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REVIEW: The Batman (2022)

June 6, 2022January 23, 2023 Grant Watson

Here’s the thing about Matt Reeves’ The Batman: the film is great. It is impeccably cast with actors who absolutely shine in their roles. It is beautifully shot and wonderfully atmospheric. Michael Giacchino’s score dominates from end to end, like a mournful … Continue reading REVIEW: The Batman (2022)

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REVIEW: The French Dispatch (2021)

December 2, 2021December 2, 2021 Grant Watson

The point. If you like or hate Wes Anderson’s previous feature films, you will most likely like or hate The French Dispatch, which opens in Australian cinemas on Thursday 9 December 2021. Upon Anderson in general. So we come, at … Continue reading REVIEW: The French Dispatch (2021)

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REVIEW: No Time to Die (2021)

November 14, 2021November 14, 2021 Grant Watson

It has been a remarkably long time coming, but No Time to Die has finally emerged in cinemas around the world. It ends the second-longest hiatus in the history of the James Bond movie franchise – close to six years, and second … Continue reading REVIEW: No Time to Die (2021)

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REVIEW: Quantum of Solace (2008)

April 9, 2020 Grant Watson

Following the death of his girlfriend Vesper, MI6 agent James Bond (Daniel Craig) goes on a mission of revenge. He soon uncovers a shadow organisation known as Quantum, a representative of which – the French environmental campaigner Dominic Greene (Mathieu … Continue reading REVIEW: Quantum of Solace (2008)

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REVIEW: Shaft (2000)

February 23, 2018October 9, 2020 Grant Watson

When NYPD Detective John Shaft (Samuel L. Jackson) investigates the killing of Trey Howard (Mekhi Phifer) by the rich, racist socialite Walter White Jr (Christian Bale), his case is torpedoed when the sole witness is intimidated into going into hiding. … Continue reading REVIEW: Shaft (2000)

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“Do I Look Like I Give a Damn?” | Casino Royale (2006)

April 18, 2015April 7, 2021 Grant Watson

James Bond, the British MI6 agent created by author Ian Fleming, is the star of pretty much the world’s most commercially successful movie franchise. Since 1962 the character has headlined 23 feature films, not including two rogue productions in 1967 … Continue reading “Do I Look Like I Give a Damn?” | Casino Royale (2006)

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