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Ghostbusters (1984) Review

December 23, 2020 Ben

Ghostbusters is a complete classic. Before it became the movie that spawned toys, a great cartoon, videogames and sequels which vary in success and quality, it is easy to forget that this was just a simple, paranormal comedy. The fact … Continue reading Ghostbusters (1984) Review

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Lost in Translation (2003) Review

June 17, 2020 Ben

I am a person that is of the opinion you could watch Bill Murray read a recipe for home-made tomato soup and it would be entertaining. That is one of the biggest and most positive attributes that Lost in Translation has, … Continue reading Lost in Translation (2003) Review

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Christmas Classics: Scrooged (1988) Review

December 25, 2018December 23, 2018 Ben

Charles Dicken’s A Christmas Carol has got to be one of the most remade, re-imagined and reinterpreted stories in history. It is no surprise considering how great a story it is but it is difficult to find a new approach to the story. … Continue reading Christmas Classics: Scrooged (1988) Review

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Olive Kitteridge (Mini-Series) TV Review

May 19, 2016May 19, 2016 Ben

I review a whole season rather than individual episodes, so there is a chance of spoilers. If you haven’t watched the whole season yet, stop reading now! There is a tradition in television of creating obnoxious, sharp and cruel characters who deep-down, … Continue reading Olive Kitteridge (Mini-Series) TV Review

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Can you make a good war comedy?

May 15, 2016 Ben

Dark humour is genre to itself and one that would lend itself well to war but when you examine the evidence, there are very few decent war comedies. The farcical nature of warfare and the often absurdity of fighting for your … Continue reading Can you make a good war comedy?

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Stripes (1981) Review

May 14, 2016May 13, 2016 Ben

Stripes could also be called Ghostbusters do war. It is missing Dan Aykroyd and Ernie Hudson but does star Bill Murray and Harold Ramis, as well as being directed by the same man who helmed the supernatural comedy, Ivan Reitman. What … Continue reading Stripes (1981) Review

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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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Why Disney need to make a live-action Aladdin

April 19, 2016April 18, 2016 Ben

Disney seem to be pushing their live-action remakes with a vengeance. This year alone we have both Alice Through the Looking Glass (a remake/sequel) and Pete’s Dragon. Adding to that is the Emma Watson starring role in Beauty and the … Continue reading Why Disney need to make a live-action Aladdin

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The Jungle Book (2016) Review

April 16, 2016April 16, 2016 Ben

A remake should only ever be made if it improves upon the original. Just cashing-in on the success and popularity of a past story isn’t enough and is also the reason why many remakes fail. Luckily, The Jungle Book seems to … Continue reading The Jungle Book (2016) Review

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2016’s Must See Movies (Part 2)

January 3, 2016 Ben

Yesterday I started my list of 2016’s Must-See Movies. These are the films that have me excited, interested or invested enough to definitely see at the cinema. There are 16 in total and Part 1 was concerned primarily with the (super)heroes. … Continue reading 2016’s Must See Movies (Part 2)

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