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March 30, 2020

How long do DVDs last?

A little while ago, while working my way through various titles in my DVD collection, I came to discover something very worrying – my DVD collection was degrading. Not one disc, not two, but a considerable chunk of my collection was falling apart right before my eyes. Do I mean the discs were crumbling to…

March 29, 2020

What is a movie review embargo?

In this post I’m offering up a brief guide to movie review embargoes; explaining the reasons behind them and what they can often mean. This is a back-to-basics guide, so if you already know all there is to know about movie review embargoes, feel free to take a look at one of the many other…

March 29, 2020

15 best monster movies to watch

How much do you like monster movies? A little bit? A lot? If you like monster movies – and I mean really like monster movies – then you need to watch the BEST monster movies. What are they? Well, I am glad you asked. In this post I serve up 15 of the best monster…

March 29, 2020

Ranking the Chucky movies according to Rotten Tomatoes

To date, there are eight entries in the Child’s Play/Chucky movie series, running from 1988’s Child’s Play through to the 2019 Child’s Play remake. In my opinion, most of these entries are pretty damn good, with the Chucky movie series being a very strong collection of films – but which are the best? In the…

March 29, 2020

Three movies to watch after Love, Simon

Looking for something to watch? How about Love, Simon? Starring Nick Robinson, the film – based on the book, Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda – tells the story of Simon Spier, a high school student looking for love. The movie serves up a beautiful, believable LGBTQ+ story (with shades of a John Hughes picture)…

March 28, 2020

The Jetsons is now on Amazon Prime Video

Some good news – especially if you are looking for some fun cartoons from the past to dip into – because The Jetsons is now on Amazon Prime Video! If you are a subscriber to Amazon Prime Video in the UK, you can now watch three seasons of the classic Hanna-Barbera cartoon on the streaming…

March 25, 2020

Remembering Action Comics #554 – If Superman Didn’t Exist

“Superman vanished and all he represented disappeared with him…” In 1984, DC Comics published Action Comics issue #554 which featured the story If Superman Didn’t Exist – one of my all-time favourite Superman stories. I think now would be the perfect time to reflect on what a truly great tale this is. Written by Marv…

March 25, 2020

Re-watching Who Framed Roger Rabbit – What a movie!

If I had to pick one movie that is my all-time favourite above any other, it would be Who Framed Roger Rabbit. Not because it’s the film I’ve watched the most or the one I watch whenever I’m feeling blue, but because it’s the film that really captured my imagination when I was a kid.…

March 24, 2020

Tom and Jerry shorts are on Amazon Prime Video

If you are finding yourself with a lot of time on your hands, your kids have too much time on their hands, or you simply want a shot of nostalgia, then head to Amazon Prime Video. The UK version of the subscription service has 60 Tom & Jerry shorts available to watch! Yep, 60! The…

March 24, 2020

FAQs about A Nightmare On Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors

What are your favourite entries in the Nightmare on Elm Street series? Chances are, even if it’s not your favourite, A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors (1987) would factor pretty high on your list. The deliciously dark sequel – which many feel is the true follow-up to A Nightmare on Elm Street (1984)…