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Iron Studios’ new Joker statue from The Dark Knight available to pre-order now

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Sideshow has released promotional images for Iron Studios’ new 1:10 scale The Joker deluxe statue which is based on the likeness of Heath Ledger as the Clown Prince of Crime in the acclaimed Batman movie The Dark Knight. The DC collectible is available to pre-order now, priced at $170; check it out here… On top […]

The Christopher Nolan Paradox

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From the luxury of total indulgence to some of the most forgiving and reasonable fans, why Christopher Nolan has it made as a director… He’s one of the best directors of his generation. He leads the way in some ground-breaking technology, whilst being a staunch supporter of old fashioned ways (whether that is shooting on […]

From Zeus to President of the Planet: Tommy ‘Tiny’ Lister

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Tom Jolliffe on the career and legacy of the late, great Tommy ‘Tiny’ Lister… Some actors are just larger than life. There’s a presence and charisma that draws your eyes upon them. The world lost another great icon of screen (and more) with the untimely passing of Tommy ‘Tiny’ Lister. His career spanned 35 years, […]

Aaron Eckhart looks back on The Dark Knight, says it’s a “reflection of our times”

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It’s been 12 years since The Dark Knight was released in theatres and Aaron Eckhart, who played Harvey Dent/Two-Face in the Christopher Nolan-directed Batman movie, has reflected on the film’s impact. In a recent interview with The Hollywood Reporter, Eckhart explained that the script for the film was more like reading literature rather than a script, and […]

Christopher Nolan says superhero movies have become “an engine of commerce” for studios

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With his acclaimed take on Batman in The Dark Knight Trilogy, Christopher Nolan helped take superhero films to new heights both critically and commercially, paving the way for the likes of the DC Extended Universe and the pop culture juggernaut that is the Marvel Cinematic Universe. During the promotional tour for the new book The […]

He’s Dynamite, but Michael Jai White is still hugely underrated

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Tom Jolliffe looks at action star Michael Jai White, who has never quite got the attention he deserves… For whatever reasons, some stars never quite reach the level their ability deserves. It can be a variety of reasons holding some back, and generally many stars tend to get that one shot at the big league. […]

The Most Terrifying Psycho Performances in Cinema

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Red Stewart presents the most terrifying psycho performances in all of film… Sociopathy is a mental illness that is as repelling as it is enticing. We all live in fear of some serial killer knocking down our door, yet we cannot help but be intrigued by the roots of it all. After all, what is […]

5 Horrifying Scenes in Superhero Movies

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The superhero genre has always been a misnomer. Yes, there are common tropes involving characters in tights fighting against evildoers, but outside of that basic parameter we have seen such radical differences. From western tropes in Logan to the spy thrills of Captain America: The Winter Soldier, there are many facets the genre can explore. […]

Warner Bros. wanted The Dark Knight to include a Joker origin story

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David S. Goyer, one of the writers of The Dark Knight, reveals that they faced pressure to include a Joker origin story in the movie. The Dark Knight is considered to be one of the best superhero films of all time with the Christopher Nolan directed feature including a now-iconic performance by Heath Ledger as […]

The Joker (Bank Robber Version) action figure from The Dark Knight revealed by Beast Kingdom

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Sideshow and Beast Kingdom have released promotional images for the Dynamic 8ction Heroes The Joker action figure which is  based on the appearance of Heath Ledger as the Clown Prince of Crime in the bank robbery scene in Christopher Nolan’s acclaimed 2008 blockbuster The Dark Knight. The DC collectible is available to pre-order now, priced […]