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Tag: simon pegg

reviews

READY PLAYER ONE

At his most self-aware, Steven Spielberg asks if we are defined by what we love, or simply that we can love at all?

Posted on March 29, 2018September 22, 2019
trailers

Pure Imagination: READY PLAYER ONE Trailer

Pop eats itself in the most wonderful way.

Posted on July 23, 2017August 19, 2017
reviews

STAR TREK BEYOND

At the half-century mark, STAR TREK is beginning to look in its rearview mirror.

Posted on July 24, 2016September 28, 2019
trailers

STAR TREK BEYOND Trailer

Seems like just yesterday we were all super excited to be going back to this franchise. Now though?

Posted on December 18, 2015December 26, 2015
trailers

One Last Time – STAR WARS: THE FORCE AWAKENS Trailer no. 3

I believe we have reached “Peak Hype”. Bask in the feeling one moment longer…

Posted on October 20, 2015October 26, 2015
reviews

MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE – ROGUE NATION

Five films in, and the franchise has finally figured things out. They trick is less impossible; more mission.

Posted on August 13, 2015August 21, 2015
trailers

Impossible is Nothing – MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE ROGUE NATION

Not that I’m complaining, but how did we get here?

Posted on March 22, 2015March 27, 2015
reviews

THE BOXTROLLS

When it comes to bedtime stories, “Familiar” is not a negative criticism.

Posted on September 28, 2014October 3, 2014
festivals, hot docs, reactions

DOC OF THE DEAD plays Hot Docs 2014

Whether it’s our darkest fears of death and gore, or the growing unrest in the world, or merely a dreading of the loss of those we love, zombies are tuned into humanity at it’s core.

Posted on April 28, 2014May 1, 2014
reviews

THE WORLD’S END

Edgar Wright’s “Cornetto Trilogy” comes to its epic conclusion with thoughts on assimilation, and living in the now.

Posted on August 23, 2013August 28, 2013
trailers

Beer Drinkers and Hell Raisers: THE WORLD’S END Trailer

I’m not even done the main course, but I can feel the blockbuster heartburn coming on.

Posted on May 22, 2013May 27, 2013
reviews

STAR TREK INTO DARKNESS

Once again we “boldly go”, but this time it feels like some men have gone there before.

Posted on May 19, 2013May 26, 2013

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