Grand Prix (1966).
John Frankenheimer’s epic 1966 Formula 1 racing drama opens with a four and a half minute title sequence that consists of a chain of shots of exhausts, tyres, cylinders, dials,… Continue reading "Grand Prix (1966)."
Category: Reviews
Our in-depth analysis of the latest films as well as retrospective analysis of older or classic movies.
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Switchback (1997) – A lost gem in the wilderness waiting to be discovered.
1997’s Switchback is something of a strange pick for a celebratory retrospective if you are looking to get some positive feedback in the realm of film writing and criticism as… Continue reading "Switchback (1997) – A lost gem in the wilderness waiting to be discovered."
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Uncharted: The Lost Legacy (2017) – PlayStation 4 Review.
Uncharted: The Lost Legacy teases its climax on a number of occasions. The final three chapters all appear to be leading toward a fitting conclusion for a short tale in the beloved… Continue reading "Uncharted: The Lost Legacy (2017) – PlayStation 4 Review."
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Quentin Tarantino’s first 25 years, Part 7 – Inglourious Basterds (2009).
By 2009 Quentin Tarantino had solidified his mark on modern cinema with an almost impeccable run of films from his blistering 1992 debut, Reservoir Dogs through to the epic, two-part,… Continue reading "Quentin Tarantino’s first 25 years, Part 7 – Inglourious Basterds (2009)."
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It (2017) – Review
Stephen King has written some of the best known and most beloved horror and fantasy novels in the last five decades and his books and stories have been the source of innumerable films and… Continue reading "It (2017) – Review"
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Nighthawks (1981).
In the filmography of any actor there are highs and lows and there is no doubt that this applies to the films of Sylvester Stallone. However, there are occasions when… Continue reading "Nighthawks (1981)."
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Narcos – Season 3 (2017) – Review
*** Warning – contains mild spoilers for Narcos Season 3 and a pretty big one for Season 2. *** Narcos took many by surprise with its electrifying and superbly made… Continue reading "Narcos – Season 3 (2017) – Review"
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The People Versus… Alien Covenant (2017).
At Film ’89 we like to celebrate film but occasionally a movie comes along that isn’t necessarily deserving of celebration. In this first in a new regular feature for Film ’89, we… Continue reading "The People Versus… Alien Covenant (2017)."
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Terminator 2: Judgment Day 3D.
Director James Cameron once declared himself “King of the World” and is now responsible for creating the films that occupy positions one and two on the list of highest grossing… Continue reading "Terminator 2: Judgment Day 3D."
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The Terminator (1984) – A masterclass in filmmaking efficiency.
Later on this month, on August 29th (25th in the US), director James Cameron’s epic 1991 action/science fiction sequel Terminator 2: Judgment Day gets a one night theatrical re-release having… Continue reading "The Terminator (1984) – A masterclass in filmmaking efficiency."