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December 28, 2020

Remember when Tom Holland performed ‘Umbrella’?

Regardless of how much money Iron Man (2008) or The Avengers (2012) or Guardians of the Galaxy (2014) has made at the worldwide box office, let us never forget the single most important moment of the entire Marvel Cinematic Universe. No, I’m not talking about Tony Stark’s universe saving sacrifice in Avengers: Endgame (2019), I’m…

December 28, 2020

What are the best Fantastic Four stories?

The Fantastic Four are without doubt one of the greatest super groups in all of comicdom. Since making their debut in 1961, the FF have appeared in countless comics, numerous stories and have cemented themselves as Marvel’s ‘First Family’. But with so many great FF stories in the catalogue, where do you start if you…

December 28, 2020

Seven episodes of Ninja Turtles ’87 everyone remembers

During the late ‘80s and early ‘90s the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles cartoon was huge. Kids worldwide loved the show and tuned in each week to watch their pizza-munching heroes fight crime in New York City. If you were a fan of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles cartoon then you probably watched your fair share of episodes – there…

December 27, 2020

Review: Soul (2020)

The festive season is firmly upon us, and if you are currently trapped in Crimbo limbo, aka the almost timeless period that falls between Christmas Day and New Year, then you are most likely looking for some entertainment. And as this is 2020, and you have spent all year watching everything imaginable, it is no…

December 27, 2020

How many Barbie movies are there?

In 2001, Mattel’s iconic fashion doll, Barbie, leapt from the toy aisle onto home video shelves for the animated movie, Barbie in the Nutcracker. The film – loosely based on E. T. A. Hoffman’s The Nutcracker and the Mouse King – was a hit with its target audience (young Barbie fans) and led to a…

December 27, 2020

Why does the same actor play Van Pelt and Samuel Parrish in Jumanji?

In the 1995 action adventure movie, Jumanji arrived in cinemas. The film, about a young boy called Alan Parrish who finds himself magically transported inside a board game, starred Robin Williams and Bonnie Hunt. Since its release, Jumanji has become a firm favourite with audiences, providing plenty of action and entertainment. However, there is one…

December 27, 2020

Best Indiana Jones movie quotes

In 1981, Indiana Jones swung his way into theatres via the action-adventure movie, Raiders of the Lost Ark. The film – directed by Steven Spielberg – followed the story of an archaeologist and a search for the mythical Ark of the Covenant. Raiders of the Lost Ark was a huge hit with critics and audiences…

December 26, 2020

How many Mimic movies are there?

In 1997, Mimic made its way into cinemas. The sci-fi horror movie, based on a short story by Donald A. Wollheim, told the tale of genetically engineered bugs living under the streets of Manhattan. Mimic was not a financial success at the budget, but the film garnered enough interest to produce follow-ups. But how many…

December 23, 2020

The It’s A Stampede! Awards 2020

It’s late December, the year is hurtling to a difficult (and worrying) finish, and the world is still all over the place. I think we can all agree that 2020 has been a monumental disaster, of epic proportions, but it is almost done. So, as is now customary, it is time to look back at…

December 21, 2020

15 things to know about Pretty Woman

If you think about the all-time greatest romantic comedies, chances are Pretty Woman is one of the first that comes to mind. The movie, about a blossoming relationship between wealthy businessman, Edward Lewis, and Hollywood prostitute, Vivian Ward, stars Richard Gere and Julia Roberts, and has been a firm favourite since 1990. Chances are you…