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February 14, 2020

Here's some awesome news about the new Netflix He-Man show

A short while back, news broke that Netflix had commissioned a new He-Man animated show, called Masters of the Universe: Revelation. The show is a continuation of the original series, and will explore the further adventures of He-Man, Skeletor, Man-At-Arms and many other classic Eternians. The anime series is being developed by Kevin Smith for…

February 14, 2020

Thoughts on Sonic the Hedgehog

Just over a year ago (May 2019 to be more specific), Paramount Pictures released a trailer for a Sonic the Hedgehog movie – a big screen take on the popular gaming character. The studio hoped for a positive response, yet when the trailer hit the internet it was promptly savaged by most people who saw…

February 14, 2020

What are the Bond songs?

Since the release of the first James Bond movie, 1962’s Dr. No, 007 has become synonymous with girls, gadgets, and… songs. Whenever a new Bond movie is released, a new song (often titled after the film) plays over the opening credits and becomes a hit in its own right. The Bond songs have become an…

February 12, 2020

How to save money on Comixology

After years of buying physical comic books, I switched to digital comics in a bid to combat one of my most pressing problems – a distinct lack of storage space. Since switching to the digital realm I’ve quickly built up a large collection of titles, providing me with plenty to read when I’m on the…

February 11, 2020

What is the best order to watch The Return of the Living Dead movies?

In 1985, The Return of the Living Dead made its cinematic debut. The film – created as a loose sequel to George A. Romero’s Night of the Living Dead – was a hit with audiences and led to a series of movies. But how many Return of the Living Dead movies are there? What is…

February 11, 2020

What is the best order to watch the Night of the Living Dead movies?

In 1968, Night of the Living Dead arrived in cinemas to not only become an instant horror classic, but a film which is often cited as the granddaddy of all zombie movies. The film, directed by George A. Romero, centred around a small group of people trying to survive a zombie apocalypse. If you have…

February 10, 2020

How many The Land Before Time films are there?

In 1988, Don Bluth’s The Land Before Time roared its way into cinemas. The animated feature, about a group of young dinosaurs in search of a mythical oasis known as the Great Valley, was a huge success at the box office, spawning an extensive series of direct-to-video sequels. Before we go any further, you should…

February 9, 2020

Review: Taking Shape: Developing Halloween from script to scream

It is a very wet, very windy (and very dark) day today, and on days like this there is nothing better to do than sit down to read a book. And the book that I have just finished – Taking Shape: Developing Halloween from script to scream – was an absolute dream to read. Taking…

February 8, 2020

What is the best order to watch the Predator movies?

In 1987, Predator arrived in cinemas. The film, about a deadly, alien hunter stalking prey in the Central American jungle, was a box office smash and led to a series of sequels, spin-offs, and a crossover with the Alien franchise. But how many Predator movies are there and what is the best order to view…

February 7, 2020

Thoughts on Parasite

Today served up a double-dose of movies for me, as not only did I head to the cinema to watch Birds of Prey, I also watched Parasite – Bong Joon-Ho’s black comedy that you’ve probably heard a lot of buzz about. The South Korean film arrived in UK cinemas today, and let me make this…