Author: John Spry

I am a reviewer of films and television at Spryfilm.com and I upload stories to thisissouthtaranaki.com.

4K Blu-ray review: “Ant-Man and the Wasp” (2018)

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"Ant-Man and the Wasp" (2018) Action Running Time: 105 minutes Written by: Chris McKenna, Erik Sommers, Paul Rudd, Andrew Barrer, Gabriel Ferrari Directed by: Peyton Reed Featuring: Paul Rudd,  Evangeline Lilly,  Michael Peña, Walton Goggins, Bobby Cannavale, Judy Greer, Tip "T.I." Harris, David Dastmalchian, Hannah John-Kamen, Abby Ryder Fortson, Randall Park, Michelle Pfeiffer, Laurence Fishburne, and Michael Douglas Scott Lang: "I do some dumb things, and …

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4K Blu-ray review: “Justice League” (2017)

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“Justice League” (2017) Action/Fantasy Running Time: 120 minutes Written by: Chris Terrio and Joss Whedon Directed by:  Zack Snyder Featuring: Ben Affleck, Henry Cavill, Amy Adams, Gal Gadot, Ezra Miller, Jason Momoa, Ray Fisher, Jeremy Irons, Diane Lane, Connie Nielsen, J. K. Simmons and Ciarán Hinds Diana Prince: "People said the Age of Heroes would never come again.“ Bruce Wayne: "It has to. We don't have any more time!“ Critical Commentary: …

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DVD review: “The Gateway” (2018)

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"The Gateway" (2018) Sci-Fi/Thriller Running Time: 90 minutes Written by: John V. Soto &  Michael White Directed by: John V. Soto Featuring: Jacqueline McKenzie, Myles Pollard, Hayley McElhinney Jane Chandler: "Remember how your Dad died?" This week sees the release of a throwback of sorts a direct to DVD sci-fi movie, "The Gateway" (2018) which by today's standards is …

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Official Trailer – “POKÉMON Detective Pikachu” (2019)

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Official Trailer - "POKÉMON Detective Pikachu" (2019) The world of Pokémon comes to life! The first-ever live-action Pokémon adventure, “POKÉMON Detective Pikachu” stars Ryan Reynolds as Pikachu, the iconic face of the global Pokémon phenomenon—one of the world’s most popular, multi-generation entertainment properties and the most successful media franchise of all time. Fans everywhere can …

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Teaser Trailer – “Ugly Dolls” (2019)

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Teaser Trailer - "Ugly Dolls" (2019) Unconventionality rules in UGLYDOLLS, the new animated family adventure based on the beloved toy brand. In the adorably different town of Uglyville, the free-spirited Moxy and her UglyDolls friends confront what it means to be different, struggle with their desire to be loved, and ultimately discover that you don’t …

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Television review: “Doctor Who – Demons of the Punjab” (Episode 6, Season 11)

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Television review: "Doctor Who - Demons of the Punjab" (Episode 6, Season 11) Television/Sci-Fi Ten Episodes Produced by: Chris Chibnall Featuring: Jodie Whittaker, Bradley Walsh, Tosin Cole and Mandip Gill Graham O'Brien: "I am never, ever, getting spit from an ox ever again no matter how much you need it!" Ryan Sinclair: "The ox took a bit of a …

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Streaming review: “Impulse – Season One” (2018)

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"Impulse – Season One" (2018) Sci-Fi/Action/Drama Episodes: 10 episodes Developed by: Jeffrey Lieber based on 'Impulse' by Steven Gould Featuring: Maddie Hasson, Sarah Desjardins, Enuka Okuma, Craig Arnold, Tanner Stine, Keegan-Michael Key, Missi Pyle Clay Boone: "What's your deal? Like, why are you always alone?" Henrietta 'Henry' Coles: "I like being alone." Clay Boone: "No one …

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DVD review: “Land of the Giants” (1968-1970)

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"Land of the Giants" (1968-1970) Sci-Fi/Action/Drama Episodes: 51 episodes Created by: Irwin Allen Featuring: Gary Conway,Don Matheson,  Kurt Kasznar,Don Marshall, Stefan Arngrim, Deanna Lund, Heather Young Capt. Steve Burton: "Let's go!" Dan Erickson: "Where?" Capt. Steve Burton: "To the park on the edge of the city. Fitzhugh and the others have hit Fort Knox. They've spotted some giants with cameras." …

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DVD review: “My Friend Dahmer” (2017)

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"My Friend Dahmer" (2017) Drama/Thriller Running Time: 107 minutes Written & directed by: Marc Meyers Featuring:  Ross Lynch, Alex Wolff, Dallas Roberts, and Anne Heche Jeffrey Dahmer: I'm just like anybody else. This week sees the release on DVD of a movie centered on part of the adolescent life of now dead serial killer Jeffrey Dahmer in the interestingly …

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DVD review: “Outrageous Fortune” (2005 – 2010)

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“Outrageous Fortune” (2005 - 2010) Television 107 Episodes Created by: James Griffin & Rachel Lang Featuring:   Robyn Malcolm, Antony Starr, Siobhan Marshall, Antonia Prebble, Frank Whitten, Kirk Torrance and Grant Bowler Munter: "Yeah, it was float like a butterfly, sting like a wasp."  Eric: "Bee."  Munter: "What?" Eric: "Nah, the saying goes 'float like a butterfly, sting like a bee.'"  Munter: "How do you …

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Television review: “Doctor Who – The Tsuranga Conundrum” (Episode 5, Season 11)

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Television review: "Doctor Who - The Tsuranga Conundrum" (Episode 5, Season 11) Television/Sci-Fi Ten Episodes Produced by: Chris Chibnall Featuring: Jodie Whittaker, Bradley Walsh, Tosin Cole and Mandip Gill The Doctor: "Its a hospital" This weeks episode "The Tsuranga Conundrum" marks the halfway point into this eleventh season of "Doctor Who" (1963 - present) which has seen, …

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Teaser trailer: “Disney’s Aladdin” (2019)

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"Disney's Aladdin" (2019) In cinemas May 23, 2019   “Aladdin” is the exciting tale of the charming street rat Aladdin, the courageous and self-determined Princess Jasmine and the Genie who may be the key to their future. Directed by Guy Ritchie, who brings his singular flair for fast-paced, visceral action to the fictitious port city …

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Television review: “Doctor Who – Arachnids in the U.K.” (Episode 4, Season 11)

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Television review: "Doctor Who - Arachnids in the U.K." (Episode 4, Season 11) Television/Sci-Fi Ten Episodes Produced by: Chris Chibnall Featuring: Jodie Whittaker, Bradley Walsh, Tosin Cole and Mandip Gill The Doctor: "I eat danger for breakfast." [pause] The Doctor: "I don't. I prefer cereal. Or croissants." Into the fourth episode of the eleventh season of "Doctor Who" (1963 …

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DVD/Blu-ray review: “American Horror Story – Season Seven” (2018)

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"American Horror Story – Season Seven" (2018) Television/Horror Eleven Episodes Created by: Ryan Murphy & Brad Falchuk Featuring:  Sarah Paulson, Evan Peters, Cheyenne Jackson, John Carroll Lynch, Chaz Bono, Adina Porter, James Morosini, Emma Roberts, Mare Winningham, Frances Conroy, Jamie Brewer, Billie Lourd and Alison Pill Ally: "You were wrong. There was something more dangerous in this world than a humiliated man. A nasty woman." Released this …

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4K Blu-ray review: “Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again” (2018)

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"Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again" (2018) Musical Running Time: 114 minutes Written & directed by: Ol Parker Featuring:  Lily James, Amanda Seyfried, Christine Baranski, Julie Walters, Pierce Brosnan, Andy García, Dominic Cooper, Colin Firth, Stellan Skarsgård, Jessica Keenan Wynn, Alexa Davies, Jeremy Irvine, Josh Dylan, Hugh Skinner, Cher, and Meryl Streep Tanya: "Be still my beating vagina." Critical Commentary: This week sees the release of "Mamma Mia! Here We Go …

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Film review: “Halloween” (2018)

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"Halloween" (2018) Horror Running Time: 105 minutes Written by: David Gordon Green, Jeff Fradley and Danny McBride Directed by: David Gordon Green Featuring: Jamie Lee Curtis, Judy Greer, Andi Matichak,Will Patton,Virginia Gardner, Nick Castle Laurie Strode: "Do you know that I prayed every night that he would escape?" Hawkins: "What the hell did you do that for?" Laurie …

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Film review: “A Star Is Born” (2018)

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"A Star Is Born" (2018) Drama Running Time: 135 minutes Written by: Eric Roth, Bradley Cooper and Will Fetters Directed by: Bradley Cooper Featuring:  Bradley Cooper, Lady Gaga, Andrew Dice Clay, Dave Chappelle and Sam Elliott Jackson Maine: "Can I tell you a secret?"[Ally looks over to him] Jackson Maine: "I think you might be a songwriter. And don't worry, I won't …

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Television review: “Doctor Who – Rosa” (Episode 3, Season 11)

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"Doctor Who - Rosa" (Season 11) Television/Sci-Fi Ten Episodes Produced by: Chris Chibnall Featuring: Jodie Whittaker, Bradley Walsh, Tosin Cole and Mandip Gill The Doctor: “Operation Rosa Parks: We have to make sure we keep history in order.” Into the third episode of the eleventh season and its a bit of a flashback to very early 'Who' in …

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Teaser Trailer: “The Curse of the Weeping Woman” (2019)

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Teaser Trailer: "The Curse of the Weeping Woman" (2019) La Llorona. The Weeping Woman. A horrifying apparition, caught between Heaven and Hell, trapped in a terrible fate sealed by her own hand. The mere mention of her name has struck terror around the world for generations. In life, she drowned her children in a jealous …

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Blu-ray/DVD review: “The First Purge” (2018)

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"The First Purge" (2018) Action Running Time: 97 minutes Written by: James DeMonaco Directed by: Gerard McMurray Featuring:  Y'lan Noel, Lex Scott Davis, Joivan Wade, Mugga, Luna Lauren Velez, Kristen Solis, and Marisa Tomei The Architect - Dr. Updale: "Please don't tell me your sending mercenaries into the island disguised as purgers?" This week sees the arrival of the fourth …

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