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Remember, remember, the 5th of November: a Look Back at V for Vendetta

Based on one of the most influential graphic novels of all time, this film could not have been released at a better time. Coming off of a global crisis, where the threat of terrorism had risen to great heights, where … Continue reading

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Special Halloween Review: A Nightmare on Elm Street

Wes Craven brought cinema something new, fresh and original to both the horror genre and cinema itself. It was a movie about people’s fears, nightmares and worries. A film that caused the young generation to dig out skeletons from their … Continue reading

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The Dark Knight Rises

So with the announcement of the new title, Christopher Nolan has confirmed that the 3rd Batman film will wrap up the trilogy and bring in both old and new characters. It has also been confirmed that the Riddler will not … Continue reading

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Review: City of Life

Warning: This review may contain traces of spoilers, and may have come into contact with spoilers from other movies. City of Life is the first major international release as far as film production in the city of Dubai is concerned. … Continue reading

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Review: The Town (2010)

Warning: This review may contain traces of spoilers and may have come into contact with spoilers from other movies. Ben Affleck showcased his true raw talent with his directorial debut of Gone Baby Gone (2007).Based on the book by Dennis … Continue reading

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One Paragraph Movie Review: Con Air (1997)

Con Air is an action film centered around a group of prisoners taking over a transport plane. Among the prisoners is an ex-con known as Alexander Poe (played by a slightly confused Nicolas Cage), who accidentally killed a man in … Continue reading

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One Paragraph Movie Review: Sleuth (1972)

I only very recently got to watch the classic Academy Award nominated film Sleuth, based on the Anthony Shaffer play of the same name, and I’m glad I did. I loved the hell out of this film! Filled with suspense, … Continue reading

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