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Super 8′s what summer blockbusters are made of

POSTED IN:  by Lorraine Pimienta, Jul 28, 2011 at 11:56 EST
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We all love movies from the 80′s. From the lovable E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial to the lesser known slasher flick Slumber Party Massacre, it was a time when innovation and acting carried a film rather than CGI. In Super 8, the magic is carried by its young cast - most of whom have little acting experience. More »

Arrietty could teach Disney a thing or two – but it’s not for everyone

POSTED IN:  by Haig Chapman, Jul 26, 2011 at 16:02 EST
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It’s hard to find fault in anything Japanese animation filmmaker Studio Ghibli has done. Release upon release, filled with exuberant charm, stunning animation and emotionally engrossing storylines, it’s no wonder they’re often referred to as the “Japanese Disney”. More »

Forgot about The Inbetweeners Movie? “Will’s Fit Mum” offers this reminder

POSTED IN:  by Adam Doree, Jul 19, 2011 at 16:17 EST
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The great thing about being in charge of marketing The Inbetweeners, I imagine, is you can do everything the old fashioned way and not give a shit about offending anyone. Take this little strategy with Loaded magazine, for example, which makes me feel like it’s 1992, and gets my approval. More »

Rise of the Planet of the Apes: a cautionary tale, but not for the reason the makers say

POSTED IN:  by Colin O'Donnell, Jul 4, 2011 at 19:26 EST
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As X-Men: First Class takes the franchise back to the drawing board, Peter Parker prepares to get bitten AGAIN and Hollywood ponders what the hell it’s going to do with Batman once Christopher Nolan is done with it, another reboot has caught my eye: Rise of the Planet of the Apes. More »

First reviews of Cars 2 point to another Pixar hit – but not everyone’s happy

POSTED IN:  by Adam Doree, Jun 20, 2011 at 16:45 EST
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This year’s Disney-Pixar blockbuster Cars 2 hits US theatres on Friday, and following the world premiere in Hollywood this past weekend, reviews have now started to appear. More »

Is The Hangover 2 worth getting out of bed for?

POSTED IN:  by Adam Doree, May 30, 2011 at 14:21 EST
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The first Hangover movie was pretty funny, if I recall (and sort-of-spin-off Due Date is also worth a look if you're in a silly mood). The Hangover Part II isn’t. More »