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December 19, 2019

Review: Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker

**WARNING: THE FOLLOWING POST INCLUDES MAJOR SPOILERS FOR STAR WARS: THE RISE OF SKYWALKER. IF YOU HAVE NOT WATCHED THIS MOVIE YET STOP READING NOW. I TALK ABOUT THE MOVIE VERY OPENLY AND THIS COVERS PLOT POINTS THAT WILL BE RUINED FOR YOU IF YOU HAVE NOT SEEN THE FILM** Forty-two years after Star Wars…

December 17, 2019

What is the order of the Bill & Ted movies?

In 1989, Bill & Ted’s Excellent Adventure rocked its way into cinemas. The time-travel comedy, about a pair of slackers who zip back to the past to interact with historical figures, was a big hit at the box office and led to sequels. But how many Bill & Ted movies are there and what is…

December 17, 2019

The Rise of Skywalker opens in the UK in less than 24 hours – and I’m excited

In less than 24 hours, the final entry in the Star Wars Skywalker Saga hits UK cinemas. The Rise of Skywalker opens at midnight, and I couldn’t be more excited. I’ve been a fan of the Star Wars films since as far back as I can remember. I was born in 1981, a year after…

December 15, 2019

Frozen II enters the billion dollar club

Frozen II has crossed the $1 billion mark at the worldwide box office. The movie – a sequel to 2013’s Frozen – has taken $1,032,542,072 since it opened in late November. This figure* breaks down as follows: $366,542,072 at the North American box office $666,000,000 at the international box office *(Source: Box Office Mojo) Frozen II…

December 15, 2019

Will the original Star Wars trilogy ever be released unedited?

If you grew up watching the Star Wars trilogy when it hit cinema screens between 1977 and 1983, then you will have seen the first three Star Wars films in their original, unedited format. However, if you missed the original Star Wars trilogy the first time around, then it’s very likely you will have seen…

December 15, 2019

What is Critical Role? …and other questions

Are you familiar with Critical Role? Yes? No? Do you even know what it is? Well, if you’re not sure what Critical Role is, then this post is for you. Below is a whole heap of information about Critical Role, to provide you with a lowdown on the show. But for once, the information isn’t…

December 13, 2019

It’s A Stampede!: 2019 and beyond

It’s mid-December, Christmas is just around the corner, and the New Year is in sight. It’s time to take stock of what this year has delivered and weigh up the good, the bad, and the ugly. A little earlier today, I published The It’s A Stampede! Awards 2019, where I looked at some of the…

December 13, 2019

The It’s A Stampede! Awards 2019

It’s that time again! Yep, we’ve almost ticked off another year and that means it is time to celebrate the ups and downs of 2019 in the It’s A Stampede! Awards. Who will win big in geekdom? Who deserves recognition? Will Baby Yoda sweep the board? Read on to find out! First up… Best Newcomer…

December 10, 2019

Watching The Great Escape (1963)

Yes, yes, I can hear the gasps at the back of the room, it is true – I have never seen The Great Escape. This will come as a big surprise to many people because… a) This is a much-loved, highly praised film, adored by millions. b) I’m an ex-film student, so this is one…

December 8, 2019

Caroll Spinney passes away

Sad news, folks – Sesame Street legend, Caroll Spinney has passed away at the age of 85. According to the BBC, the US puppeteer known for bringing Big Bird and Oscar the Grouch to life, died today at his home in Connecticut. Spinney had been living with dystonia for a number of years. Sesame Workshop…