Henry Bevan on the problem with fan expectations… I love Spider-Man. Spider-Man 2 is my favourite superhero film, I was addicted to 1990s TV show. Tobey Maguire is an underrated actor. But, I didn’t like Spider-Man: Homecoming, at first. I hated how Peter’s quest to be a hero relegated the supporting characters and I felt […]
When Did Films Start Getting So Long?
Neil Calloway wonders why every film has to be so long now… With the rumour that Justice League is going to clock in at just shy of three hours, it’s time to ask when did movies start getting really long? Of course, there have always been long movies, but back then films came with an […]
Mark Hamill “couldn’t believe” the backlash to the Star Wars prequels
Though the Star Wars saga is known and beloved throughout the world, there is a near universal dislike for George Lucas’ Prequel Trilogy of The Phantom Menace, Attack of the Clones and Revenge of the Sith with most of the criticism levelled at Phantom Menace for its talk of politics, clunky dialogue Jar Jar Binks and Jake Lloyd’s performance as a […]
The Actors Who Could Have Starred In Films, But Didn’t
Star Wars famously takes place a long time ago in a galaxy far, far away, and this week we found out about a parallel universe of casting in the film series. Neil Calloway looks at the actors who didn’t star in films, but could have… The news that Michael Jackson wanted to play Jar Jar […]
Ron Howard on turning down Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace and superhero movies
During an interview with Slash Film to promote the release of the nautical survival epic In the Heart of the Sea, Ron Howard has revealed that he was offered the opportunity to direct 1999’s Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace, but decided to turn it down as it would have been “too daunting.” […]
Is Star Wars the most depressing franchise ever?
Anghus Houvouras on the Star Wars franchise… With the release and massive worldwide success of Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, Star Wars has once again proven itself the most popular franchise in the history of cinema. People really seem to enjoy Rogue One. Most notably for the more grounded, realistic elements. The darker war […]
Star Wars movie marathon confirmed for The Force Awakens
Star Wars fans looking to revisit the Saga on the big screen ahead of Star Wars: The Force Awakens will be delighted to hear confirmation that select theaters are set to host a Star Wars movie marathon on December 17th. As per Comic Book, Fandango has launched a landing page for the marathon, which will […]
Little Golden Books revisiting the Star Wars saga
Entertainment Weekly has revealed that Random House’s Little Golden Books is set to revisit the Star Wars saga in the kid-friendly format, with July set to see the release of The Phantom Menace, Attack of the Clones, Revenge of the Sith, A New Hope, The Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi. “The […]
Michael Jackson wanted to play Jar Jar Binks in Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace
Well, that was a headline I never thought I would write. While it does sound like something you would read in a trashy tabloid, this is a story that has come from the mouth of Ahmed Best, who played Jar Jar Binks in Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace. In an interview with […]
The Best Year for Blockbusters: 1999
Anghus Houvouras with a discussion on which year had the best blockbusters. First up, 1999…. The Case for: The Matrix Fight Club The Sixth Sense American Pie Galaxy Quest Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me South Park: Bigger, Longer, and Uncut Bowfinger The Blair Witch Project Deep Blue Sea The Case Against: Star Wars […]
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