Author: John Spry
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“Lonesome Dove – Four Mini-Series DVD Collection” This month sees the release of the Lonesome Dove – Four Mini-Series DVD Collection on DVD a huge set that encompasses all that is best about this saga that tells the story of two Texas Rangers in the cauldron that was the 1800s wild west. This set is…
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“Green Book” (2018) Drama Running Time: 130 minutes Written by: Nick Vallelonga, Brian Hayes Currie and Peter Farrelly Directed by: Peter Farrelly Featuring: Viggo Mortensen, Mahershala Aliand Linda Cardellini Dr. Don Shirley:” So if I’m not black enough and if I’m not white enough, then tell me, Tony, what am I?” Every year around awards time many films…
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“Doctor Who – Resolution” (New Years Special) Television/Sci-Fi Produced by: Chris Chibnal Featuring: Jodie Whittaker, Bradley Walsh, Tosin Cole and Mandip Gill Yaz: “What’s a Dalek?” After ten regular season episodes of the brand new ‘Doctor’ we now have something that breaks from tradition in the moving of the regular Christmas episode to New Years Day, with “Resolution”…
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“The Darkest Minds” (2018) Action Running Time: 105 minutes Written by: Chad Hodge Directed by: Jennifer Yuh Nelson Featuring: Amandla Stenberg, Harris Dickinson, Mandy Moore, and Gwendoline Christie Liam:“We’re going to a place where kids can live together on the outside. The only people who would ever help us are us.” This month heralded the release of the latest young…
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“Aquaman” (2018) Action Running Time: 143 minutes Written by: David Leslie Johnson-McGoldrick and Will Beall Directed by: James Wan Featuring: Jason Momoa, Amber Heard, Willem Dafoe, Patrick Wilson, Dolph Lundgren, Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, and Nicole Kidman Arthur Curry:“My father was a lighthouse keeper. My mother was a queen. But life has a way of bringing people together. They made me what I am.” After the…
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About “Hellboy” (2019): Based on the graphic novels by Mike Mignola, Hellboy, caught between the worlds of the supernatural and human, battles an ancient sorceress bent on revenge. HELLBOY is directed by Neil Marshall and stars David Harbour, Ian McShane, Sasha Lane, Milla Jovovick, Daniel Dae Kim and Penelope Mitchell. HELLBOY releases in New Zealand…
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“Working Class Boy” (2018) Documentary Running Time: 104 minutes Directed by: Mark Joffe Featuring: Jimmy Barnes, Diesel, Ian Moss, Mahalia Barnes and David Campbell Jimmy Barnes:“I was born James Dixon Swan. This is the story of how I became Jimmy Barnes.” This week marks the release of the Jimmy Barnes documentary “Working Class Boy” (2018) based on his…
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“Bird Box ” (2018) Sci-Fi/Horror Running Time: 124 minutes Written by: Eric Heisserer Directed by: Susanne Bier Featuring: Sandra Bullock, Trevante Rhodes, Jacki Weaver, Rosa Salazar, Danielle Macdonald, Lil Rel Howery, Tom Hollander, BD Wong, Sarah Paulson and John Malkovich Gary:“Open your eyes, it’s so beautiful.” This week Netflix has released the horror movie adaptation of the genre novel “Bird Box” (2018) onto its service, which on…
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“The Predator” (2018) Action/Sci-Fi Running Time: 108 minutes Written & directed by: Shane Black Featuring: Boyd Holbrook, Trevante Rhodes, Jacob Tremblay, Keegan-Michael Key, Olivia Munn, Thomas Jane, Alfie Allen, and Sterling K. Brown Casey Bracket: “I think they’re attempting hybridization. They’re upgrading on every planet they visit.” Critical Commentary: Was anyone really in need of another ‘Predator’ movie especially after the lacklustre…
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“Bumblebee” (2018) Sci-Fi/Action Running Time: 113 minutes Written by: Christina Hodson Directed by: Travis Knight Featuring: Hailee Steinfeld, John Cena, Jorge Lendeborg Jr., John Ortiz, Jason Drucker, Pamela Adlon, Dylan O’Brien, Peter Cullen, Angela Bassett and Justin Theroux Optimus Prime: “Bumblebee, our war rages on. You must protect Earth, and its people.” This week sees the release of the latest entry into the “Transformers” (2007-present) franchise which has…
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“The Orville – Season One” (2017) Sci-Fi/Action/Comedy Episodes: 12 episodes Created by: Seth MacFarlane Featuring: Seth MacFarlane, Adrianne Palicki, Penny Johnson Jerald, Scott Grimes, Peter Macon, Halston Sage, J. Lee, Mark Jackson Ed Mercer:[seeing the Orville] “Is that it? It’s not bad, right?” Gordon Malloy:“No, it’s good. You paint some flames on the side, maybe, like, a rainbow unicorn, you got something.”…
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About “Godzilla: King of the Monsters” (2019): The new story follows the heroic efforts of the crypto-zoological agency Monarch as its members face off against a battery of god-sized monsters, including the mighty Godzilla, who collides with Mothra, Rodan, and his ultimate nemesis, the three-headed King Ghidorah. When these ancient super-species—thought to be mere myths—rise…
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Trailer: “Hotel Mumbai” (2019) “Hotel Mumbai” is based on the true story of the devastating terrorist attack on the Taj Mahal Palace Hotel in 2008. The terrifying assault brings together the guests and staff of the luxurious hotel including wealthy new parents David and Zahra (Armie Hammer and Nazanin Boniadi), Russian businessman Vasili (Jason Issacs)…
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“Doctor Who – The Battle of Ranskoor Av Kolos” (Episode 10, Season 11) Television/Sci-Fi Ten Episodes Produced by: Chris Chibnall Featuring: Jodie Whittaker, Bradley Walsh, Tosin Cole and Mandip Gill The Doctor: “Don’t quote my own rules back at me!” This weeks episode “The Battle of Ranskoor Av Kolos” marks the final one of the eleventh season of…
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“Ghost Stories” (2017) Drama/Thriller/Horror Running Time: 98 minutes Written & directed by: Andy Nyman & Jeremy Dyson Featuring: Andy Nyman, Martin Freeman, Alex Lawther, Paul Whitehouse Mike Priddle:“It’s funny, isn’t it? How it’s always the last key that unlocks everything.” The new film “Ghost Stories” (2017) released this week in New Zealand cinemas is the most unusual of…
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4K Blu-ray review: “BlacKkKlansman” (2018) Drama Running Time: 135 minutes Written by: Charlie Wachtel & David Rabinowitz and Kevin Willmott & Spike Lee Directed by: Spike Lee Featuring: John David Washington, Adam Driver, Laura Harrier, and Topher Grace Flip Zimmerman: “What kind of stuff do you guys do?” Klansman: “Cross burnings, marches, this is fixing to be a big…
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Television review: “Doctor Who – It takes you away” (Episode 9, Season 11) Television/Sci-Fi Ten Episodes Produced by: Chris Chibnall Featuring: Jodie Whittaker, Bradley Walsh, Tosin Cole and Mandip Gill Ryan: “Come on Grandad” This weeks episode “It takes you away” marks one the penultimate episode of the eleventh season of “Doctor Who” (1963 – present) which has…
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“Mile 22” (2018) Action/Thriller Running Time: 94 minutes Written by: Lea Carpenter Directed by: Peter Berg Featuring: Mark Wahlberg, John Malkovich, Lauren Cohan, Iko Uwais, and Ronda Rousey James Silva: “Are you feeling calm, Alice?” Alice Kerr: “No, not even a little bit. Are you?” James Silva: “Me? I’m totally calm.” Alice Kerr: “That’s because you’re mentally unstable.” James Silva: “Thank you.”…
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Teaser Trailer – Disney’s “The Lion King” (2019) From Disney Live Action, director Jon Favreau’s all-new “The Lion King” journeys to the African savanna where a future king must overcome betrayal and tragedy to assume his rightful place on Pride Rock.
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Television review: “Doctor Who – The Witchfinders” (Episode 8, Season 11) Television/Sci-Fi Ten Episodes Produced by: Chris Chibnall Featuring: Jodie Whittaker, Bradley Walsh, Tosin Cole and Mandip Gill The Doctor:“I am the Witchfinders…. assistant?” This weeks episode “The Witchfinders” marks one of the final episodes of the eleventh season of “Doctor Who” (1963 – present) which has…
