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June 1, 2025

What is the best order to watch the Robert Langdon movies?

In 2000, author Dan Brown published his novel Angels & Demons. The book – a mystery thriller – featured the lead character Robert Langdon, a professor of symbology at Harvard University. Langdon would become the primary character in follow-up novels, The Da Vinci Code (2003), The Lost Symbol (2009), Inferno (2013), Origin (2017), and The…

May 30, 2025

Movie Reviews Special: Superman

Reviews in this Movie Reviews Special include Superman: The Movie, Superman II, Superman Returns, Hollywoodland, Justice League: Doom, and The Death of “Superman Lives”: What Happened?.

May 30, 2025

Movie Reviews 2025: Karate Kid: Legends, Lost in Starlight, Fountain of Youth

This week’s movie reviews include Fountain of Youth, Warfare, Karate Kid: Legends, Lost in Starlight, and The Salt Path.

May 29, 2025

Al Pacino movies in order

In 1969, Al Pacino made his film debut in the movie, Me, Natalie. He followed this up with appearances in movies such as The Panic in Needle Park, The Godfather, and Scarecrow. Over the years Pacino’s body of work expanded as he took on more roles, including many notable parts in iconic pictures. His film portfolio included hits such…

May 28, 2025

What happened to The Amazing Spider-Man 3?

In 2012, The Amazing Spider-Man hit cinema screens introducing audiences to a new-era of big screen Spider-Man adventures. Andrew Garfield took on the title role, alongside Emma Stone as Gwen Stacy, Martin Sheen as Uncle Ben and Sally Field as Aunt May. The movie was envisioned as the first entry in a long line of Spider-Man films and spinoffs, including various…

May 28, 2025

Why doesn’t Mary Jane Watson appear in The Amazing Spider-Man movies?

Strip back the villains and the supporting cast, and The Amazing Spider-Man movie series has two leads: Peter Parker and Gwen Stacy. The characters are the key focus of both The Amazing Spider-Man (2012) and The Amazing Spider-Man 2 (2014), with Andrew Garfield and Emma Stone taking on the roles. But one character who doesn’t appear in The Amazing Spider-Man movies, yet who…

May 28, 2025

Why did Gwen Stacy die in The Amazing Spider-Man 2?

If you’re a fan of The Amazing Spider-Man films, then you will know the series focused on two lead characters: Peter Parker (aka Spider-Man) and Gwen Stacy. In the short-lived film series, Peter and Gwen develop a romantic relationship in 2012’s The Amazing Spider-Man, which continues into 2014’s The Amazing Spider-Man 2. In both films, Gwen Stacy is played…

May 28, 2025

Who is the Man in the Shadows in The Amazing Spider-Man movies?

If you have watched The Amazing Spider-Man movies (2012-2014), then you probably are wondering who the Man in the Shadows is? He is the character who appears in both films, yet slinks around in the background with limited screen time. Well, if you want to know a little bit more about the Man in the Shadows, you…

May 28, 2025

Why is The Amazing Spider-Man 2 considered a bad movie?

As a general rule of thumb, the Spider-Man movies are well received by audiences. Critics like Spidey’s exploits, fans enjoy watching their favourite hero swinging through the streets of New York, and the box-office returns regularly reflects this. Yet despite the popularity of the Spider-Man movies, there is often a negative buzz around The Amazing Spider-Man 2 (2014). The film is often cited…

May 27, 2025

How many Karate Kid films are there?

In 1984, martial arts drama, The Karate Kid, high-kicked its way into movie theatres. The film, about an Italian-American teenager who learns martial arts from a karate master, starred Ralph Macchio and Pat Morita. In the movie, teenager Daniel LaRusso and his mother Lucille (Randee Heller) move from New Jersey to Los Angeles to start…