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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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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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Shot at 60 part XVI: Harrison Ford

Evening. After a great weekend, Shot at 60 is back with the first of four actor-based specials. Harrison Ford being the first in this four-parted special is a result of the Star Wars 7 love-in over him, and he was quite cool in The Fugitive. Enjoy… American Graffiti (1973) Universal Pictures / Dir: George Lucas / Prod: Coppola   Hanover Street (1979) Columbia Pictures / Dir: Peter Hyams / Prod: Lazarus   … Continue reading Shot at 60 part XVI: Harrison Ford

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Something Intriguing in ‘Predator 2’

Well, the original Predator (McTiernan, 1987) movie is usually considered to be the only worthwhile entry in the film series, but unlike many it seems, I don’t mind its sequel…and I find something intriguing in the film. Predator 2 (Hopkins, 1990) appeared in 1990, with Danny Glover (dude from the Lethal Weapon films) in the lead role – a street war-ridden  futuristic (1997) LA was the setting for the film. The … Continue reading Something Intriguing in ‘Predator 2’

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108 Words on ‘First Blood’

The following 108 word section on First Blood is something I wrote for a journalism module at uni. The review is written as if in 1982, and First Blood is a contemporary film. Enjoy…   Directed by Ted Kotcheff, Sylvester Stallone gives his best blockbuster performance since winning title gold in Rocky II (1979), in a transition into the action genre, as war hero John Rambo in First Blood … Continue reading 108 Words on ‘First Blood’

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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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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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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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A “Pet Hate” Regarding Home Video Releases.

Firstly, I’m not overly fond of the term “pet hate”, but at this current time, it’s essential to use. Anyway… After the name of an actor or actress reads on the back cover, a different film starring said actor/actress is usually listed within brackets – this is fine – until the bracketed film is from a considerable amount of time after the film in which … Continue reading A “Pet Hate” Regarding Home Video Releases.

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Life Update: Watched the Second Half of ‘Dirty Harry’ with the Missus…

It was Friday evening, Brittany & I had finished watching Gogglebox, we then didn’t know what to watch – before the TV viewings, we had eaten out, which was nice – a chat show/game show-type trash followed Gogglebox, which forced us to change the channel…we flicked over to ITV4, and on it was Dirty Harry, a #ProperITV4 film. Obviously, Brittany hadn’t previously watched Dirty Harry, where as … Continue reading Life Update: Watched the Second Half of ‘Dirty Harry’ with the Missus…

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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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