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Second Opinion – Mowgli: Legend of the Jungle (2018)

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Mowgli: Legend of the Jungle, 2018.Directed by Andy Serkis. Starring Rohan Chand, Andy Serkis, Christian Bale, Benedict Cumberbatch, Cate Blanchett, Freida Pinto, Naomie Harris, Peter Mullan, Eddie Marsan, Matthew Rhys, Jack Reynor, Tom Hollander, and Louis Ashbourne Serkis.SYNOPSIS:A human child raised by wolves must face off against a menacing tiger named Shere Khan, as well […]

Christian Bale discusses why Nolan’s Batman never had a fourth outing

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So much has happened in the comic book genre since Christopher Nolan redefined the landscape with 2005’s Batman Begins. Cinematic universes have exploded onto almost every available multiplex screen, completely changing cinema as we know it. So why did such a game-changing series of films manage to resist the temptation to continue the further adventure’s […]

Video Review – Ford v Ferrari (2019)

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Ford v Ferrari, 2019.Directed by James Mangold.Starring Christian Bale, Matt Damon, Caitriona Balfe, Jon Bernthal, Josh Lucas, Noah Jupe, and Tracy Letts.In this video review, EJ Moreno shares his thoughts on the newest film by James Mangold, Ford v Ferrari. For EJ, this is a perfect example of going into the movie with little interest […]

Ford v Ferrari gets a new TV spot and IMAX poster

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With less than three weeks to go until Ford v Ferrari races into cinemas, a new TV spot has been released for the biographical drama along with an IMAX poster featuring Christian Bale and Matt Damon; take a look here…SEE ALSO: Read our Ford v Ferrari review hereAcademy Award®-winners Matt Damon and Christian Bale star […]

Movie Review – Le Mans ’66 (2019)

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Le Mans ’66 (a.k.a. Ford v Ferrari), 2019. Directed by James Mangold. Starring Matt Damon, Christian Bale, Josh Lucas, Caitriona Balfe, Tracy Letts, Jon Bernthal, Noah Jupe, JJ Feild, Ray McKinnon and Remo Girone. SYNOPSIS: American car designer Carroll Shelby and driver Ken Miles battle corporate interference, the laws of physics and their own personal […]

2019 BFI London Film Festival Review – Le Mans ’66 (a.k.a. Ford v Ferrari)

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Le Mans ’66 (a.k.a. Ford v Ferrari), 2019.Directed by James Mangold. Starring Christian Bale, Matt Damon, Caitriona Balfe, Jon Bernthal, Josh Lucas, Noah Jupe, Tracy Letts, Ray McKinnon, and JJ Feild.SYNOPSIS:When former Le Mans winner and American car designer Carroll Shelby (Matt Damon) is tasked by Ford to make a revolutionary race car in order […]

New trailer for Ford v Ferrari starring Matt Damon and Christian Bale

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With Ford v Ferrari set to arrive in cinemas next month, 20th Century Fox has released a special look trailer for director James Mangold’s (Logan) biographical drama which stars Matt Damon and Christian Bale as American car designer Carroll Shelby and British racer Ken Miles who, under the instruction of Henry Ford II, work together […]

Maggie Gyllenhaal “really likes” Robert Pattinson for The Batman role

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Maggie Gyllenhaal, who played Rachel Dawes opposite Christian Bale in The Dark Knight, has shared her thoughts on the casting of Robert Pattinson as Batman.In an interview with Variety at the New York Film Festival premiere of The Irishman, Gyllenhaal stated that she believes Pattinson is a good choice for the role and praised his acting ability.“I […]

New poster and trailer for Ford v Ferrari starring Matt Damon and Christian Bale

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20th Century Fox has released a new trailer and poster for the biographical drama Ford v Ferrari (titled Le Mans ’66 in the UK). Directed by James Mangold, the film stars Matt Damon as American car designer Carroll Shelby and Christian Bale as British racer Ken Miles who worked together under the instruction of Henry Ford […]

Christian Bale believes Robert Pattinson is a good choice for the Batman role

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Christian Bale believes Robert Pattinson is a good choice as the new Batman in the upcoming Matt Reeves directed film, The Batman.In a recent interview with Variety during the Toronto International Film Festival, where he was promoting his upcoming movie Ford v Ferrari, Bale said:“Oh, good. Good choice, he’s interesting. I’m sure he’ll come up with something […]