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Do you remember when Google killed Henry Cavill?

 “Henry Cavill lives! He lives!” Those are presumably the words uttered by countless Super-fans around the world, when in early 2018 news broke that Henry Cavill was 100% alive – and not dead. Cavill was not, and never had been dead. Reports of his demise had been gravely misdiagnosed and the British actor was still…

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Revisiting the Police Academy movies

 As a child of the 1980s, I grew up watching the Police Academy films and I’ve always had a little soft spot for the series. So, I decided to revisit the films to see if they have stood the test of time. It’s been quite a while since I watched all the movies – the…

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Are vintage toys harmful to health?

 Here’s an interesting one for you: Are vintage toys harmful to your health? Yes? No? You’ve never really thought about it? Well, back in 2018 the BBC ran an article on this very subject. At the time, scientists had conducted a study on second-hand toys, and the study suggested some vintage toys could pose a…

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How many Cube movies are there?

 In 1997, Cube configured its way into cinemas. The science fiction horror film, about a group of strangers trapped in a cube (filled with deathtraps), became a cult hit and kick-started a collection of movies. But how many Cube films are there? — Cube films in order To date, there are three Cube films. The films – produced between 1997 and 2004…

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Should movies skip cinemas entirely?

 As more and more companies expand and develop their streaming services (Amazon, Disney etc), a number of big budget movies are skipping the cinema experience in favour of a direct-to-streaming release. But will this signal the end of cinemas? And more importantly, would you care? I personally love the cinema experience and on average, I…

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A great idea for a Fatal Attraction remake?

 Remakes are all the rage these days and while there’s no specific desire to remake the 1987 thriller, Fatal Attraction (because it’s bloomin’ great) should the occasion ever arise, or had a sequel ever happened, actress Glenn Close has a great idea for another movie. For those not familiar with Fatal Attraction, Close’s character, Alex Forrest…

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Can a virtual comic con work?

 Can a virtual comic con work? That’s a question I asked myself before I bought a ticket for Virtual Con 2020 – the online, socially distant, comic book convention! The con took place yesterday, with guests, traders and attendees all joining in from all over the world. However, unlike regular cons which take place in a convention hall or…

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