Since the character of Wonder Woman first appeared in a comic book back in 1941 in All Star Comics #8 she has been a main stay of DC Comics. Along with Superman and Batman she is the next biggest hero in that universe, with the three of them forming the Trinity. Diana Prince has existed … Continue reading
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[Review] King Arthur: Legend Of The Sword (2017) by Bede Jermyn
When I think of filmmakers whose careers have had their fair share of ups and downs, one of the first people of think of is director Guy Ritchie. When his first two films LOCK, STOCK AND TWO SMOKING BARRELS and SNATCH were released in the late ’90s/early ’00s, their success cemented him as a promising … Continue reading
[Review] Colossal (2017) by Bede Jermyn
Here’s a question: what do films like TOY STORY, SPEED, SNAKES ON A PLANE and PHONE BOOTH all have in common? They are all high concept films. When you hear the premises for each of these films, they instantly grab your attention right away due to how original and interesting their plot sounds. Which is … Continue reading
[Review] Get Out (2017)
The genre of horror is not an easy one to successfully get fully right, no matter what way you go about it. There are many types of horror, and the suspense/thriller route may seem like an easy one to nail but it could perhaps be the most difficult one to get correct. There is a … Continue reading
[Review] Guardians Of The Galaxy Vol. 2 (2017)
Back in 2014 Marvel released Guardians Of The Galaxy and overnight it became a huge success, it was easily one of the most fun and entertaining films of that year. It took characters that were not well known by mainstream standards, and made them household names. James Gunn provided a space action adventure of the … Continue reading
[Review] Kong: Skull Island (2017)
King Kong is a well-known name, the 1933 film is a classic not only for the title character but for the techniques used to bring Kong and the other creatures to life. The character of Kong has been revisited before in cinema, with two films in particular from 1976 and 2005 that served as remakes. … Continue reading
[Video Reviews] Billy Lynn’s Long Halftime Walk (2016) and War On Everyone (2016) by Bede Jermyn
BILLY LYNN’S LONG HALFTIME WALK (2016) Dir: Ang Lee Starring: Joe Alwyn, Kristen Stewart, Chris Tucker, Garrett Hedlund, Makenzie Leigh, Vin Diesel, Steve Martin. IMDb Synopsis: 19-year-old Billy Lynn is brought home for a victory tour after a harrowing Iraq battle. Through flashbacks the film shows what really happened to his squad – contrasting the realities … Continue reading
[Video Reviews] Hell Or High Water (2016) and Keeping Up With The Joneses (2016) by Bede Jermyn
HELL OR HIGH WATER (2016) Dir: David Mackenzie Starring: Jeff Bridges, Chris Pine, Ben Foster, Gil Birmingham. IMDb Synopsis: A divorced father and his ex-con older brother resort to a desperate scheme in order to save their family’s ranch in West Texas. Rating: KEEPING UP WITH THE JONESES (2016) Dir: Greg Mottola Starring: Zach Galifianakis, Jon Hamm, … Continue reading
[Review] The Lego Batman Movie (2017) by Bede Jermyn
If you asked anyone what they think is one of the biggest film surprises of pass few years, it would be a definite guarantee that one of the first ones to mentioned would be the 2014 animated film THE LEGO MOVIE. When the project was first announced, a lot of people were very sceptical whether … Continue reading
[Review] Power Rangers (2017) by Bede Jermyn
When I think of classic kids TV shows that were a staple for a lot of kids during the ’90s, one of the first ones to pop into my head would definitely be MIGHTY MORPHIN’ POWER RANGERS. Not only did the original series become an instant hit with kids when it first premiered on TV … Continue reading
[Video Reviews] Hacksaw Ridge (2016) and Arrival (2016) by Bede Jermyn
HACKSAW RIDGE (2016) Dir: Mel Gibson Starring: Andrew Garfield, Sam Worthington, Luke Bracey, Teresa Palmer, Hugo Weaving, Rachel Griffiths, Richard Roxburgh, Matt Nable, Vince Vaughn. IMDb Synopsis: WWII American Army Medic Desmond T. Doss, who served during the Battle of Okinawa, refuses to kill people, and becomes the first man in American history to receive the … Continue reading
[Video Reviews] Jack Reacher: Never Go Back (2016) and Inferno (2016) by Bede Jermyn
JACK REACHER: NEVER GO BACK (2016) Dir: Edward Zwick Starring: Tom Cruise, Cobie Smulders, Aldis Hodge, Danika Yarosh, Patrick Heusinger, Holt McCallany, Robert Knepper. IMDb Synopsis: Jack Reacher must uncover the truth behind a major government conspiracy in order to clear his name. On the run as a fugitive from the law, Reacher uncovers a potential secret … Continue reading
[Video Reviews] The Magnificent Seven (2016) and Ouija: Origin Of Evil (2016) by Bede Jermyn
THE MAGNIFICENT SEVEN (2016) Dir: Antoine Fuqua Starring: Denzel Washington, Chris Pratt, Ethan Hawke, Vincent D’Onofrio, Byung-hun Lee, Manuel Garcia-Rulfo, Martin Sensmeier, Haley Bennett, Peter Sarsgaard. IMDb Synopsis: Seven gunmen in the old west gradually come together to help a poor village against savage thieves. Rating: OUIJA: ORIGIN OF EVIL (2016) Dir: Mike Flanagan Starring: Elizabeth Reaser, … Continue reading
[Review] David Stratton: A Cinematic Life (2017)
David Stratton is perhaps one of the most well-known names when it comes to cinema in Australia, even those who don’t follow cinema that much have heard of the man. He was the director of the Sydney International Film Festival for many years, a film critic for Variety and along with Margaret Pomeranz graced our … Continue reading