A Warner Bros Picture, Written by Baz Luhrmann & Craig Pearce, Directed by Baz Luhrmann. This film is based upon what is arguably my favourite ever novel and one of the finest pieces of American literature of all time, and with this comes priceless content and also huge pressure. While I don’t think it is …
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Most Anticipated Films of 2020 – Thriller
2020 already looks like a year stacked full of brilliant films, and I have decided to break down by genre the ones I am most excited about. Some films are undated but sure to be out in 2020, and some may always change dates. But for now, in order from bottom to top, these are …
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The Two Popes (2019) – Non Spoiler Review
A Netflix Original Picture, Written by Anthony McCarten, Directed by Fernando Meirelles. The Two Popes is another great addition to Netflix’s 2019 awards slate, although it doesn’t have the energy and relevance that films like The Irishman and Marriage Story do. What it does have is an fascinating true story that addresses some important issues …
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Star Wars: Episode IX – The Rise of Skywalker (2019) – Spoiler Review
A Walt Disney Picture, Written by JJ Abrams, Chris Terrio, Colin Trevorrow, and Derek Connolly, Directed by JJ Abrams. I always thought The Last Jedi would be the most controversial Star Wars film, until I finished watching this one. I still have incredibly mixed feelings about The Rise of Skywalker. One one hand, it goes …
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Star Wars: Episode IX – The Rise of Skywalker (2019) – Non-Spoiler Review
A Walt Disney Picture, Written by JJ Abrams, Chris Terrio, Colin Trevorrow, and Derek Connolly, Directed by JJ Abrams. This is far from a perfect film. In fact, it’s a sloppily edited, poorly plotted, and mostly badly written film that is probably the lowest in quality of the trilogy. However, from a simply fan perspective, …
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Star Wars: Episode VII – The Last Jedi (2017) – Review
A Walt Disney Picture, Written and Directed by Rian Johnson. The most divisive film in the franchise’s history, and the film I am most torn about myself. On one hand, it is a brave and bold deconstruction of the franchise, with the emotional power of the Kylo/Rey/Luke storyline being incredibly interesting (even though I didn’t …
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Star Wars: Episode VII – The Force Awakens (2015) – Review
A Walt Disney Picture, Written by JJ Abrams, Lawrence Kasdan, and Michael Arndt, Directed by JJ Abrams. This is one of the highest grossing films in history and the first theatrical sequel to the iconic Star Wars trilogy. Many people say that it is essentially a remake of A New Hope, and that is a …
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Star Wars: Episode VI – Return of the Jedi (1983) – Review
A 20th Century Fox Picture, Written by George Lucas and Lawrence Kasdan, Directed by Richard Marquand. At the time of release, this was the much anticipated end to one of the defining trilogies of modern cinema, and with that in mind, this film does exactly what it needed to do. It is a compelling end …
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Star Wars: Episode V – The Empire Strikes Back (1980) – Review
A 20th Century Fox Picture, Written by George Lucas, Leigh Brackett, and Lawrence Kasdan, Directed by Irvin Kershner. This is quite simply one of the greatest sequels in cinematic history. Instead of resting on the laurels of the first films incredible success and rehashing the plot points, we instead get a dark, character focused entry …
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Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope (1977) – Review
A 20th Century Fox Picture, Written and Directed by George Lucas. This film was the start of a new era of cinema, and it will always be known as one of the most famous and influential films of all time. It is a perfect mix of fantasy, fairytale, romance, and sci-fi, creating one of the …
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