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Doctor Strange in The Multiverse of Madness (2022) Review

May 9, 2022 Ben

With Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness, Marvel Studios delivers one of its most creative movies yet. Doctor Strange always lent itself to impressive imagery but this is a film which manages to bring the mind-bending and reality warping … Continue reading Doctor Strange in The Multiverse of Madness (2022) Review

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A look back at my Must-See Movies of 2016

January 4, 2017 Ben

Every year I do a list of Must -See movies for the year ahead. I published 2017’s list earlier but thought it was worth reflecting on the year that had past by looking at my most anticipated films for 2016. Did I … Continue reading A look back at my Must-See Movies of 2016

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Doctor Strange (2016) Review

October 27, 2016October 26, 2016 Ben

Doctor Strange shows how confident Marvel are in their “plan.” What started as a fledgling idea back in 2008 with Iron Man has now become a twice-yearly event and each new superhero movie develops the wider world and leads to something … Continue reading Doctor Strange (2016) Review

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How to… make a Marvel origin movie

October 25, 2016October 24, 2016 Ben

Doctor Strange hits cinemas this week and the superhero studio powerhouse will bring another new character to the big screen. This ultimately means that yet another superheroes origin movie will be immortalised in film. This isn’t necessarily a bad thing but … Continue reading How to… make a Marvel origin movie

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Final Frontier Fortnight: Star Trek into Darkness (2013) Review

August 27, 2016August 25, 2016 Ben

(This review was originally published in June 2013) Whether you think Hollywood is lacking original ideas or not, if done well, sequels are brilliant. Sequels give people the opportunity to revisit characters that they love or watch the next chapter in a thrilling … Continue reading Final Frontier Fortnight: Star Trek into Darkness (2013) Review

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Will lack of originality and creativity destroy the superhero movie?

June 3, 2016June 1, 2016 Ben

Ten years ago X-Men Apocalypse would be one of the best superhero movies. It has a cast of faithful characters, excellent performances and and effects which will blow audiences away. Unfortunately, now that there are at least five to six superhero … Continue reading Will lack of originality and creativity destroy the superhero movie?

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Is Andy Serkis’ Jungle Book destined to fail?

April 28, 2016April 28, 2016 Ben

When the live action Jungle Book remake was announced, many people greeted the news with a mixture of skepticism and groans. It felt unnecessary and definitely like Disney were tampering with a sacred classic. The movie’s release has come and gone … Continue reading Is Andy Serkis’ Jungle Book destined to fail?

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Sherlock: The Abominable Bride TV Review

January 17, 2016 Ben

The Sherlock special was better suited to a mid-season episode rather than the only “special” we are going to get in the last two years. There could well have been something very special in this episode but when you boil it … Continue reading Sherlock: The Abominable Bride TV Review

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2016’s Must-See Movies (Part 1)

January 2, 2016 Ben

2016 is going to be another huge year for movies. The anticipation for some big summer blockbusters is already building, with teaser trailers, images and rumours fuelling the excitement. This is the list of the movies I’m definitely going to the … Continue reading 2016’s Must-See Movies (Part 1)

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Why are we “spoiling” movies before they are released?

November 25, 2015 Ben

This week, James Gunn, director of The Guardians of the Galaxy, hit back at attempts to publish a “scoop” about the upcoming sequel, titled very imaginatively Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2. His point is a very valid one; not only … Continue reading Why are we “spoiling” movies before they are released?

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