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Things came to a sudden and shocking conclusion inf Episode Three of Hawkeye ‘Echoes’ and now we head into Episode Four, ‘Partners, Am I Right?’ with plenty of new trepidation as Clint Barton and Kate Bishop’s mission is now not so secret anymore and the past is about to hit out at Barton. Caught off-guard […]

Movie Reviews

‘The French Dispatch’ – Review

December 9, 2021 Samuel Hames

Long time cinema auteur Wes Anderson returns to cinemas with his unique brand of whimsy and totally distinctive visual palette with The French Dispatch, and it makes for a charming watch. Described as “a love letter to journalists set at an outpost of an American newspaper in a fictional 20th-century French city”, centering on three […]

Television Trailers

Justice hits hard in ‘Reacher’

December 8, 2021 Samuel Hames

When it comes to literary heroes who hit hard, no one throws harder than Lee Child’s Jack Reacher. A 6’5, 220 pound, ex-military policeman who has his ways of exerting justice as he wanders the roads of America is coming back to the small screen in a brand new series for Amazon Prime in Reacher. […]

Movie Reviews

‘The Last Duel’ – Review

December 7, 2021 Samuel Hames

When it comes to the medium of cinema director Ridley Scott can be considered a master of the art form. A visual genius who builds the most incredible worlds for his audience to escape into returns to the big screen with the true historical story of The Last Duel, a compelling raw historical drama that […]

Movie Reviews

‘No Time To Die’ – Review

December 6, 2021 Samuel Hames

For over 16 years English actor Daniel Craig has reigned supreme as Ian Fleming’s secret agent 007 James Bond and now in 2021’s No Time To Die he is set to give his final performance as the debonair super spy. And what a performance he gives in a film that I can only describe as […]

Movie Reviews

‘Dune’ – Review

December 4, 2021 Samuel Hames

When it comes to works of the science fiction pantheon, one-story reigns supreme, the masterwork that is Frank Herbert’s all-inspiring Dune. Now this story of a young man’s rise to power on the edge of the known universe is brought to the canvas of the silver screen by filmmaking genius Denis Villeneuve. And the resulting […]

Television Recaps

‘Hawkeye’ – ‘Echoes’ – Review

December 2, 2021 Samuel Hames

We’re moving fast now in Marvel Studios’ Hawkeye and those action junkies looking for a solid hit are in luck, because Episode Three, ‘Echoes’ really ramps up the adrenaline. Kidnapped and held at gunpoint by the Tracksuit Mafia, Clint Barton (Jeremy Renner) and Kate Bishop (Hailee Steinfeld) make a daring escape from this gang of […]

Television Recaps

‘The Wheel of Time’ – “The Dragon Reborn” – Review

November 29, 2021 Samuel Hames

The wheel continues to move and for those fans seeking a solid action hit, Episode 4, “The Dragon Reborn”, delivers one hell of a hit. The world of The Wheel of Time grows ever larger as we move even further forward in this intense new fantasy series, and “The Dragon Reborn” is of incredible importance […]

Interviews

‘The Wheel of Time’ – An interview with Madeleine Madden and Zoë Robins

November 26, 2021 Samuel Hames

Amazon Prime’s The Wheel of Time has taken audiences by storm the world over and presents a brand new take on the fantasy genre with a powerful narrative, strong characters, imaginative worldbuilding, breathtaking production detail and intense action. We were very lucky to be able to speak with series’ stars Madeleine Madden and Zoë Robins, […]

Television Recaps

‘Hawkeye’ – ‘Hide and Seek’ – Review

November 24, 2021 Samuel Hames

Marvel Studios Hawkeye got off to a compelling start with Episode One, ‘Never Meet Your Heroes’. And since long time MCU fans were treated to a double bit of fun with two episodes doubting on Disney+ at once, things are now moving very quickly with Hawkeye. After a fiery end to Episode One, Barton and […]

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