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Did Point Break need to be a remake?

February 20, 2016February 18, 2016 Ben

The original Point Break, which stars Keanu Reeves and Patrick Swayze, is considered a 90s classic. It is a film with good action, some cheesy performances and moments which have become (in)famous. This meant that the news of a Point Break … Continue reading Did Point Break need to be a remake?

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Point Break (2016) Review

February 19, 2016February 18, 2016 Ben

Once you have got through the top layer of Point Break, which is a movie of poor quality, there is actually a pretty good movie underneath. Unfortunately, it means overlooking or ignoring a lot of the major faults that the movie … Continue reading Point Break (2016) Review

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100 Greatest Scenes Number 1: “Mrs Robinson, you’re trying to seduce me.”

February 17, 2016 Ben

Views from the Sofa’s 100 Greatest Scenes is a list of the 100 greatest moments in the movies. This could be long introductions, moments of action or great dialogue between characters. The scenes are in no particular order and come from … Continue reading 100 Greatest Scenes Number 1: “Mrs Robinson, you’re trying to seduce me.”

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When was their Career Peak? – Dustin Hoffman

February 16, 2016February 16, 2016 Ben

Career Peak – The point in an actor, actress or director’s career when they have given their best performance, reaching a point they will probably never match again! The idea is to examine a person’s film or television career and … Continue reading When was their Career Peak? – Dustin Hoffman

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Deadpool (2016) Review

February 15, 2016 Ben

Deadpool is a perfect example of why fan-made comic book films will always be more successful. Deadpool isn’t the first sweary, violent comic book hero but the fact that he is a Marvel creation and shares the same screen with … Continue reading Deadpool (2016) Review

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The Graduate (1967) Review

February 14, 2016 Ben

According to IMDB, Jack Nicholson was considered for the titular role of Benjamin Braddock. Watching this film, the character is so obviously and clearly meant for Dustin Hoffman you can’t imagine anyone else playing him. From the opening shot, framed around … Continue reading The Graduate (1967) Review

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When do horror movies stop being scary?

February 13, 2016 Ben

After my review of The Thing, a horror movie classic for many people, Michael over at Parlour of Horror took um-bridge with my claim that it wasn’t scary.  It had it’s moments but at no point did I really feel “horrified” or … Continue reading When do horror movies stop being scary?

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Would you walk out of the cinema?

February 10, 2016 Ben

    Last week was the first Cineworld Secret Screening of the year and for many people it seemed to be a disappointment. I’ve covered why already but to summarise, some Unlimited members were expecting Deadpool and the screening was Triple … Continue reading Would you walk out of the cinema?

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5 Action Movies made better by adding John McClane

February 9, 2016 Ben

John McClane is the greatest action hero. He is the everyman, the best person to be in the wrong place at the wrong time. He has taken on terrorists in buildings, an airport, around a city, through the internet and recently … Continue reading 5 Action Movies made better by adding John McClane

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Triple 9 (2016) Review

February 8, 2016 Ben

Triple 9 is a very good movie. There isn’t anything necessarily wrong with it. In fact, everything it wants to achieve it does very well and each of the key elements it needs to create a decent movie are all there. … Continue reading Triple 9 (2016) Review

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