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Where Episode One, ‘Shadows of the Past’, and Episode Two, ‘Adrift’, felt like the first chapter and set-up for The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power, now with Episode Three, ‘Adar’ we begin to move into the meat of the series. And there’s plenty of drama and a good serving of action as […]

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‘House of the Dragon’ – ‘Second of His Name’ – Review

September 6, 2022 Samuel Hames

The banners of House Targaryen are flying high, but episode by episode we’re learning that they’re not a very happy family, and now in Episode Three of House of the Dragon, ‘Second of His Name’ the tension is about to boil over. Daemon and the Sea Snake battle the ‘Crab Feeder’. The realm celebrates Aegon’s […]

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‘Three Thousand Years of Longing’ – Review

September 4, 2022 Samuel Hames

Australian filmmaker George Miller is a storytelling genius who continually brings a new scale to the construct of imagination every time he steps behind the camera. Now he applies to talents to the enchanting, dream-like, modern-day fantasy fairytale of Three Thousand Years of Longing, and it is exquisite to watch. A lonely scholar, on a trip to […]

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‘The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power’ – ‘Adrift’ – Review

September 2, 2022 Samuel Hames

Prime Video’s The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power started with a bang thanks to Episode One, ‘A Shadow of the Past’, and director J. A. Bayona moves quickly forward with Episode Two, ‘Adrft’ which when paired with Episode One signifies the first solid chapter of this ambitious new series. Galadriel finds a […]

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‘Lancaster’ – Review

September 1, 2022 Samuel Hames

It was the plane that turned World War II to the Allies’ favour and now audiences can witness the untold history of RAF Bomber Command and the power of the Avro Lancaster in the seminal documentary Lancaster. Lancaster tells the story of the iconic WW2 bomber, through the words of the last surviving veterans of […]

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‘The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power’ – ‘Shadow of the Past’ – Review

September 1, 2022 Samuel Hames

As the year’s biggest streaming release Prime Video’s The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power has garnered much attention and intrigue from long-time fans and casual viewers alike. Now streamers get their chance to witness this colossal series, and the scale and scope of this show are sure to enchant and surprise. In […]

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‘House of the Dragon’ – ‘The Rogue Prince’ – Review

August 29, 2022 Samuel Hames

The banners of House Targaryen may be flying, but the game of thrones is still at play, and political intrigue and threats of violence swell in the latest episode of House of the Dragon, ‘The Rogue Prince’. Bereaved and in a state of mourning following the death of his queen and male heir, King Viserys […]

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‘Samaritan’ – Review

August 27, 2022 Samuel Hames

When it comes to action cinema one actor who reigns supreme in the genre is Sylvester Stallone. A Hollywood legend who for close to five decades has helped to bring to life some of the most classic and memorable action franchises of all time now steps things up a notch as he looks to bring […]

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‘Beast’ – Review

August 26, 2022 Samuel Hames

Hollywood megastar Idris Elba steps away from the glamour and charts his way out into the kill-or-be-killed wilderness of the African savannah in the tension-laced Beast. And this story of man vs wild will make you jump out of your seat with fright. Recently widowed Dr. Nate Daniels (Idris Elba) and his two teenage daughters […]

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‘House of the Dragon’ – ‘The Heirs of the Dragon’ – Review

August 22, 2022 Samuel Hames

George R.R. Martin’s A Song of Ice and Fire took the attention of the world when it was brought to the screen in the thunderous fantasy adaptation, Game of Thrones. Best defined as a cultural moment, the world of Westeros came alive for audiences and delivered immense drama and extravagance. Now with House of the […]

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‘The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power’ – ‘Adar’ – Review

‘House of the Dragon’ – ‘Second of His Name’ – Review

‘Three Thousand Years of Longing’ – Review

‘The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power’ – ‘Adrift’ – Review

‘Lancaster’ – Review

‘The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power’ – ‘Shadow of the Past’ – Review

‘House of the Dragon’ – ‘The Rogue Prince’ – Review

‘Samaritan’ – Review

‘Beast’ – Review

‘House of the Dragon’ – ‘The Heirs of the Dragon’ – Review