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Seven Essential Robin Hood Movie Portrayals

June 19, 2026 by Casey Chong

Casey Chong with the essential Robin Hood movie portrayals… The Robin Hood legend has been interpreted in various forms, from ballads to plays, books, TV series, and, of course, movie adaptations. The latter has been played by different actors, stretching way back to 1912 when Robert Frazer played the titular role in a 30-minute silent […]

Filed Under: Articles, Opinions and Long Reads, Casey Chong, Featured, Movies, Top Stories Tagged With: Cary Elwes, Douglas Fairbanks, Errol Flynn, kevin costner, Robin And Marian, Robin Hood, Robin Hood: Men in Tights, Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves, Sean Connery, Taron Egerton, The Adventures of Robin Hood

Blu-ray Review – A Bridge Too Far (1977)

April 13, 2026 by Brad Cook

A Bridge Too Far, 1977. Directed by Richard Attenborough. Starring Dirk Bogarde, James Caan, Michael Caine, Sean Connery, Edward Fox, Elliott Gould, Gene Hackman, Anthony Hopkins, Hardy Krüger, Laurence Olivier, Ryan O’Neal, Robert Redford, Maximilian Schell, and Liv Ullmann. SYNOPSIS: Richard Attenborough’s minor classic (your mileage may vary, of course) A Bridge Too Far has […]

Filed Under: Brad Cook, Movies, Physical Media, Reviews Tagged With: a bridge too far, Anthony Hopkins, Dirk Bogarde, Edward Fox, Elliott Gould, Gene Hackman, Hardy Krüger, James Caan, Laurence Olivier, liv ullmann, Maximilian Schell, Michael Caine, Richard Attenborough, Robert Redford, Ryan O'Neal, Sean Connery

Highlander at 40: The Story Behind the Cult Classic Fantasy Adventure

March 8, 2026 by admin

As the film turns 40, Hasitha Fernando looks at the story behind Highlander… Highlander is one of those movies that had an indelible impact on any kid growing up in the 80s. I mean who wouldn’t enjoy sword wielding immortal heroes battling it out with larger-than-life baddies to the sound of Queen right? Sounds all […]

Filed Under: Articles, Opinions and Long Reads, Featured, Hasitha Fernando, Movies, Top Stories Tagged With: Christopher Lambert, Clancy Brown, Highlander, Queen, Russell Mulcahy, Sean Connery

Is Denis Villeneuve the Best Choice to Direct Bond?

June 27, 2025 by Tom Jolliffe

Suddenly the James Bond franchise has momentum with Denis Villeneuve getting the director’s job, but is he the right choice to relaunch 007? After years of waiting for tangible news, aside from a change of ownership, we’re suddenly hit with the confirmation that the next iteration of 007 has a director. That man is Denis […]

Filed Under: Articles, Opinions and Long Reads, Movies, Tom Jolliffe, Top Stories Tagged With: Amazon, Arrival, Blade Runner 2049, Bond 26, cary joji fukunaga, Casino Royale, Daniel Craig, Denis Villeneuve, Dune, Golden Eye, James Bond, Josh Oconnor, Marc Foster, Martin Campbell, Moonraker, Pierce Brosnan, Prisoners, Quantum of Solace, Roger Moore, Sam Mendes, Sean Connery, Skyfall, Spectre, Timothy Dalton

10 Actors Who Almost Became James Bond

November 17, 2025 by Tom Jolliffe

It’s time to look back at some of the James Bond contenders from years gone by… As we eagerly (or maybe not that eagerly) await final confirmation as to who will play James Bond in the new Amazon era, under the auteur gaze of Denis Villeneuve, there have been lots of rumours and names in […]

Filed Under: Articles, Opinions and Long Reads, Featured, Movies, Tom Jolliffe, Top Stories Tagged With: Cary Grant, Casino Royale, Christopher Lambert, Clint Eastwood, Clive Owen, Croupier, Daniel Craig, David Niven, Dr. No, george lazenby, GoldenEye, Henry Cavill, Ian Ogilvy, James Bond, James Mason, Liam Neeson, Michael Caine, Moonraker, Octopussy, On Her Majesty's Secret Service, Paul mcGann, Pierce Brosnan, ralph fiennes, Roger Moore, Sam Neill, Sean Connery, Terence Stamp, The Living Daylights, The Man From Uncle, Timothy Dalton, Tomorrow Never Dies

4K Ultra HD Review – Outland (1981)

October 28, 2025 by Brad Cook

Outland, 1981. Directed by Peter Hyams. Starring Sean Connery, Peter Boyle, Frances Sternhagen, James B. Sikking, and Kika Markham. SYNOPSIS: Peter Hyams’ 1981 western sci-fi film Outland arrives on 4K Ultra HD, courtesy of Arrow Video. The company has given the movie the kind of Criterion-like treatment they’ve become known for, with over an hour’s […]

Filed Under: Brad Cook, Movies, Physical Media, Reviews Tagged With: Arrow Video, Frances Sternhagen, James B. Sikking, Kika Markham, Outland, Peter Boyle, Peter Hyams, Sean Connery

4K Ultra HD Review – James Bond: The Sean Connery Collection

June 30, 2025 by admin

The Sean Connery Collection, 2025. Directed by Terence Young/Guy Hamilton/Lewis Gilbert. Starring Sean Connery, Bernard Lee, Lois Maxwell, Desmond Llewelyn, Joseph Wiseman, Charles Gray, Donald Pleasance, Anthony Dawson, Putter Smith, Bruce Glover, Pedro Armendáriz, Adolfo Celi, Burt Kwouk, Jack Lord, Gert Fröbe, Harold Sakata, Honor Blackman, Lotte Lenya, Robert Shaw, Akiko Wakabayashi, Walter Gotell, Ursula […]

Filed Under: Chris Ward, Movies, Physical Media, Reviews, Top Stories Tagged With: Diamonds Are Forever, Dr. No, From Russia With Love, Goldfinger, James Bond, Sean Connery, Thunderball, You Only Live Twice

James Bond: Sean Connery 6-Film Collection sets 4K Ultra HD release

May 1, 2025 by Amie Cranswick

MGM has announced the 4K Ultra HD release of The Sean Connery Collection, which contains all six films from the actor’s time as Secret Service agent James Bond – Dr. No, From Russia With Love, Goldfinger, Thunderball, You Only Live Twice and Diamonds Are Forever -and will be available as both a standard 6-disc collection […]

Filed Under: Amie Cranswick, Movies, News, Physical Media Tagged With: Diamonds Are Forever, Dr. No, From Russia With Love, Goldfinger, James Bond, Sean Connery, Thunderball, You Only Live Twice

Five Directors Who Could Make James Bond Great Again

October 22, 2023 by Tom Jolliffe

We take a look at five directors who could resurrect Bond and make the character great again… Since Daniel Craig handed in his PPK and called it a day as James Bond, the big talk has been mostly focused on who will take over the 007 moniker and start a new iteration of the iconic […]

Filed Under: Articles, Opinions and Long Reads, Movies, Tom Jolliffe, Top Stories Tagged With: Casino Royale, Christopher Nolan, Daniel Craig, Danny Boyle, Edgar Wright, GoldenEye, James Bond, Michael Fassbender, No Time to Die, On Her Majesty's Secret Service, Pierce Brosnan, Quantum of Solace, Quentin Tarantino, Roger Moore, Sean Connery, Skyfall, Spectre, Steve McQueen, Timothy Dalton

The Kings of Cool

October 20, 2023 by Tom Jolliffe

Who are the undisputed Kings of Cool? We take a look at the coolest actors to grace the silver screen… Some stars are pretty good at what they do. Maybe it’s hard work and in the case of being a tough guy, that means hours at the gym. Then there are gifts that just come […]

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