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Idris Elba: getting to know the potential new 007
Rumours surrounding who will play the next James Bond have been circulating since before Daniel Craig had even made Spectre. Many big names have been linked to the British spy, who has been played by seven actors thus far. It’s a coveted role for any British actor, but only the best have been linked to…
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Bond in Numbers
Following the announcement earlier this week that American director Cary Joji Fukunaga has replaced Danny Boyle as director of Bond 25, along with a new release date of Valentine’s Day 2020, MI6’s top man has been on the name on everyone’s lips. But how much do we really know about 007? Have you ever wondered…
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Bond’s greatest moments
As any fan of 007 will know, the casino scene is as integral a part of any Bond movie as the car chase and the rooftop pursuit. Similarly, the typical image that most of us have of the long-serving British super-spy is seeing him dressed in an immaculate white tuxedo keeping his cool as he…
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Do horror remakes live up to expectations?
If you like horror films, then you will have seen a lot of remakes, unless you’re one of those people who have a rule never to watch a remake – and those people are very strange. There is no doubt that for some people, no remake is ever justified. Each piece of cinema history, particularly…
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The Hustler – Paul Newman’s finest role?
Initially released on the same year as Paris Blues, which Paul Newman also starred in, The Hustler tells the story of infamous pool hustler Eddie Felson (Newman). Felson goes from pool hall to pool hall, hustling amateur pool players out of their hard-earned money. It’s a strategy that earned him the titled “Fast Eddie.” While…
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Jumanji: The Next Level – What to expect
Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle was released in 2017. This is a reboot of the 1995 Jumanji, starring the late Robin Williams and was a great success. Earlier this year, Dwayne Johnson, who plays Dr. Smolder Bravestone in the movie, revealed that there will be a sequel to Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle. The Jumanji…
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The Swedish entertainment industry is growing – and it’s not just film
If you’ve been paying attention, you may have noticed that Sweden has been stepping up their entertainment game. We’ve been seeing Swedish actors rise to the top in Hollywood, Swedish authors writing the next best-seller and all kinds of other forms of entertainment being dominated by the Swedish component. It’s truly their time in the…
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Why the American West is the world’s favourite film set
The sprawling, other-worldly deserts combined with isolated communities and the stunning natural backdrops that constitute the great American West have captured our imaginations for generations. From the old Hollywood noir classics like Lawrence of Arabia and 20th Century cult classics like Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas, all the way up to modern day music videos featuring the…
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Five films where lucky breaks save the day
When we think of the world’s most heroic movie protagonists, ranging from superheroes such as Superman and Iron Man, to the likes of The Terminator’s Sarah Connor and Mad Max: Fury Road’s Furiosa, we think of them as brave, unflinching badasses who have an innate power to save the day and escape from danger. While…
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Red Rock Entertainment: Five secrets to great lighting
It is light that allows us to see and differentiate colours. Light in the film industry lets the viewers see the idea lying behind the film. The quality and type of light chosen creates the proper angle that deepens the emotions and sharpens the feelings during the viewing. Learn how light works and how to…