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10 references and in-jokes in X-Men ’97 comic Issue #3

 With the first season of X-Men ‘97 now done and dusted, fans are going to have to wait a little while until the second season drops (boo). However, in the meantime, the X-Men ‘97 tie-in comic is still in print (hurrah!). For those who need a quick reminder, the X-Men ‘97 comic is a short-run prequel book, which is set before the…

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Review: Mad Max: Fury Road (2015)

 In Mad Max: Fury Road, Max Rockatansky is back on the road again travelling solo. But although Max does his best to keep himself to himself, he is captured and taken to the citadel of maniacal warlord, Immortan Joe, where he is to become a ‘blood bag’ for one of Joe’s minions. While Max is imprisoned,…

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Review: Mad Max: Beyond Thunderdome (1985)

 In Mad Max: Beyond Thunderdome, former cop Max Rockatansky travels to the dusty settlement known as Bartertown. Upon arrival Max asks for temporary passage through so he can locate a bandit who has stolen from him. Before Max can seek out the illusive thief, he is taken to Bartertown’s leader, Aunty Entity, who proposes a deal.…

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Review: Mad Max 2 (1981)

 In Mad Max 2, the world is now a desolate place. Thanks to a global war, civilisation has all but evaporated, motor vehicles are essential for survival, and fuel is a prized commodity. Travelling up and down the outback roads of Australia is former cop, Max Rockatansky. Since his wife and son passed away, Max has become…

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Review: Mad Max (1979)

 In the not-too distant future, in a time of near societal collapse, police office Max Rockatansky is working the highways of Australia. He and his fellow officers are in pursuit of cop killer, ‘Nightrider’ Montazano, who is speeding down the roads with his girlfriend in tow, causing destruction and devastation wherever they go. Although ‘Nightrider’…

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Review: Winnie the Pooh: Blood and Honey 2 (2024)

 Cast your mind back to 2023 and you may recall the release of the low-budget (and generally low-rent) British independent horror movie, Winnie the Pooh: Blood and Honey. Remember it? Remember how shite it was?  Well for those who don’t quite remember, and who simply can’t be arsed to go back and read my review, Winnie the…

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Review: IF (2024)

 In IF, 12-year-old Bea is at a difficult point in her life. Her father is in hospital, scheduled to have heart surgery, and she has moved in with her Grandma on a temporary basis. On the first night in her new home, Bea leaves her Grandma’s apartment to walk down to the local shop. On…

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Review: New Life

 New to digital download in the UK from Monday 3rd June is the low budget horror-thriller, New Life. The movie – written and directed by John Rosman – stars Sonya Walger, Hayley Erin, Ayanna Berkshire, and Tony Amendola, and follows the story of a mysterious woman on the run, and the ‘fixer’ hired to bring…

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Review: The Garfield Movie (2024)

 New to UK and US cinemas from Friday 24th May is the animated family film, The Garfield Movie. The film – directed by Mark Dindal – is based on Jim Davis’ comic strip character of the same name, and features the vocal talents of Chris Pratt, Samuel L. Jackson, Harvey Guillén, Hannah Waddingham, Ving Rhames,…

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Review: The Strangers: Chapter 1 (2024)

 New to UK and US cinemas from today is the home invasion horror movie, The Strangers: Chapter 1. The film – directed by Renny Harlin – stars Madelaine Petsch and Froy Gutierrez, and follows the story of a young couple who become terrorised while staying overnight in an Airbnb. In the movie, Maya and Ryan…

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