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Film Discussion, Set The Tape

For SetTheTape.com: “The Post’s Spielberg and Hanks: A 20 Year Collaboration”

• LIKE on Facebook   • FOLLOW on Twitter   • FOLLOW on Instagram • SUBSCRIBE on YouTube   • BUY ME A COFFEE on Ko-Fi In 1998, back-to-back two-time Oscar-winner, Tom Hanks, collaborated with Steven Spielberg, the superstar director boasting a catalogue of blockbusters from Jaws to Schindler’s List, in Saving Private Ryan – an epic-scale WW2 film that some consider being the greatest war film of … Continue reading For SetTheTape.com: “The Post’s Spielberg and Hanks: A 20 Year Collaboration”

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Watching ‘The Terminator’ in the Cinema…

On Saturday 9th July, with my oldest friend (nicknamed “The Niko”), I watched The Terminator – the 1984 classic on the big screen. The day started off with a small venture around Manchester’s “Northern Quarter” in pursuit of a bike seat, unfortunately for Niko, the seat couldn’t be obtained – a heavy-ish rain doubled the misery. After the saddle scenario, we approached HOME – the art complex … Continue reading Watching ‘The Terminator’ in the Cinema…

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Film Discussion

Sorry I’m Late: Thoughts After Watching ‘Star Wars 7’ or ‘The Force Awakens’ or Whatever…

Afternoon. Yes, I’m pretty late when it comes to watching Star Wars 7 – I was meant to see it on opening day (even bought tickets!), but something cropped up, and I’ve been either too busy or not in the mood to watch it since – this changed on Tuesday. This post isn’t a review of the film, but rather my thoughts after watching it, as the … Continue reading Sorry I’m Late: Thoughts After Watching ‘Star Wars 7’ or ‘The Force Awakens’ or Whatever…

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Dom on Film, Shot at 60

Shot at 60 part X-Seven: Arnold Schwarzenegger

Evening and welcome to the second in this four-part series of actor-based Shot at 60 specials. The last edition, part XVI, featured  Harrison Ford films…”Arnie” is now the focus for part X-Seven. Enjoy… Hercules in New York (1970) Lionsgate / Dir: Arthur Allan Seidelman / Prod: Wisberg   Stay Hungry (1976) United Artists / Dir: Bob Rafelson / Prod: Schneider & Rafelson   The Villain (1979) Columbia Picturees / Dir: … Continue reading Shot at 60 part X-Seven: Arnold Schwarzenegger

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Dom on Film, Other

Sunday Update: Clint Eastwood Movies Purchased

Evening. Yes, as the title reads, I have purchased some Clint Eastwood-starred movies. To my great surprise, there are many movies with Uncle Clint in ’em that I don’t (or didn’t) have in my DVD collection – e.g. Coogan’s Bluff (Siegel, 1968) – of which I have now purchased. The purchases included, Coogan’s Bluff as mentioned, another Don Siegel collaboration, and a couple of his lesser-known westerns. One can never … Continue reading Sunday Update: Clint Eastwood Movies Purchased

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My “30 Day Movie Challenge” Complete

Evening, if you follow me on Instagram, you may have seen my “30 Day Movie Challenge” pictures, of which I’ve just finished completing – it was fun/interesting – I’ve now added the complete package onto this post (yes, Days 1 to 30). Look below to see my choices, folks. And enjoy. Day 1 – Favourite Drama View this post on Instagram A post shared by … Continue reading My “30 Day Movie Challenge” Complete

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Dom on Film, Shot at 60

Shot at 60 part XV: Another Nine Shots Taken at Hour One.

Welcome to the latest addition of Shot at 60, an addition featuring a few cult favourites (I guess?) and perhaps an average film or two. Enjoy… Shaft (1971) Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer / Dir: GordonParks / Prod: Freeman   Magnum Force (1973) Warner Bros. / Dir: Ted Post / Prod: Daley   Blazing Saddles (1974) Warner Bros. / Dir: Mel Brooks / Prod: Hertzberg   Above the Law (1988) Warner Bros. / Dir: … Continue reading Shot at 60 part XV: Another Nine Shots Taken at Hour One.

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Dom on Film, Film Discussion

I’m Not Hyped About ‘Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice’

Man of Steel was okay (my brother really dislikes it). The Dark Knight trilogy was very good. Now, I am an avid comic book fan – I have first issues, first appearances, graphic novels, single issues of importance etc. etc. Also, I am a fan of both Batman and Superman, in film, cartoon, and comic. However, I’m not overly hyped about the new movie. Why, Dom? Why? Firstly, … Continue reading I’m Not Hyped About ‘Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice’

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Dom on Film, Shot at 60

Shot at 60 part XIV: Another Nine Shots Taken at Hour One

Not a special-themed Shot at 60, but a Shot at 60 featuring some special films… Enjoy. Play Misty for Me (1971) Universal Pictures / Dir: Clint Eastwood / Prod: Daley   Jaws (1975) Universal Pictures / Dir: Steven Spielberg / Prod: Zanuck & Brown   Rocky II (1979) United Artists / Dir: Sylvester Stallone / Prod: Chartoff & Winkler   Labyrinth (1986) TriStar Pictures / Dir: Jim Henson / Prod: Rattray   … Continue reading Shot at 60 part XIV: Another Nine Shots Taken at Hour One

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What if ‘Star Wars: The Force Awakens’ is pure sh*t?

Yes, what if the new Star Wars movie, Star Wars: The Force Awakens is pure shit – shit like Attack of the Clones? Imagine the mass hysteria it would cause. The Force Awakens is the most anticipated movie of 2015, and probably the most anticipated in years. This is massive. This is the first Star Wars sequel. The hype surrounding this movie creates high expectations, as one would presume. “Original trilogy” cast … Continue reading What if ‘Star Wars: The Force Awakens’ is pure sh*t?

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Dom on Film, Shot at 60

Shot at 60 part X: Another Nine Shots Taken at Hour One.

My tenth Shot at 60 post! Amazing, right? Anyway… enjoy! A Clockwork Orange (1971) Columbia-Warner Distributions / Dir: Stanley Kubrick / Prod: Kubrick   The Towering Inferno (1974) Warner Bros. / Dir: John Guillermin / Prod: Allen   Taxi Driver (1976) Columbia Pictures / Dir: Martin Scorsese / Prod: J. Phillips & M. Phillips   The Jazz Singer (1980) Associated Film Distribution / Dir: Richard Flelscher / Prod: Lelder   … Continue reading Shot at 60 part X: Another Nine Shots Taken at Hour One.

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Shot at 60 part VI: Sylvester Stallone

Welcome to the first of three special Shot at 60 posts focusing on actors. Capone (1975) 20th Century Fox / Dir: Steve Carver / Prod: Corman   Death Race 2000 (1975) New World Pictures / Dir: Paul Bartel / Prod: Corman & Weatherill   Rocky (1976) United Artists / Dir: John G. Avildsen / Prod: Chartoff & Winkler   Nighthawks (1981) Universal Pictures / Dir: Bruce Malmuth / Prod: Poll … Continue reading Shot at 60 part VI: Sylvester Stallone

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