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If You Love Food, You Should Be Watching The Chef Show...

Ryan Nevin

Mar 4, 20203 min read

If You Love Food, You Should Be Watching The Chef Show...

As I work my way through the latest season (3) of The Chef Show, recently released on Netflix, I have felt a compelling urge to write a...

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Avengers: Infinity War Ending Scene Review

Ryan Nevin

Feb 12, 20203 min read

Avengers: Infinity War Ending Scene Review

I have a theory when it comes to the greatest films ever made and, that is, that usually the ending of the film is unexpected but...

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Ryan Nevin

Feb 11, 20204 min read

Birds of Prey Movie Review

It's been nearly 4 years since we last saw Harley Quinn on the big screen in Suicide Squad and now, just 6 months away from her on screen...

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6 Reasons Why WB Should ‘Release The Snyder Cut’ of Justice League

Ryan Nevin

Nov 18, 20195 min read

6 Reasons Why WB Should ‘Release The Snyder Cut’ of Justice League

Back in 2017 the movie world was introduced to the Justice League, a film that brought together DC Comic's most valued heroes, to fight...

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Guest Blog: Top 10 Female Empowerment Moments in Avengers: Endgame

Guest Blogger

Jul 7, 20195 min read

Guest Blog: Top 10 Female Empowerment Moments in Avengers: Endgame

Avengers: Endgame is far from your typical chick-flick but it still drew women and little girls to the box office nonetheless. As of this...

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Top 10 Film Scores Which Were Tarnished by the Movie Itself

Ryan Nevin

Feb 24, 20196 min read

Top 10 Film Scores Which Were Tarnished by the Movie Itself

There are many aspects to film which are more important to some people than others. For me, the score is one of the most vital parts to a...

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Why DC Will Never Beat Marvel's Cinematic Universe

Ryan Nevin

Feb 4, 20194 min read

Why DC Will Never Beat Marvel's Cinematic Universe

The constant battle between DC and Marvel has been an argument that has existed for what feels like the length of time, but it has...

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Scene of the Week: Home Alone - Mom Finds Kevin

Ryan Nevin

Dec 17, 20183 min read

Scene of the Week: Home Alone - Mom Finds Kevin

As Christmas gets closer, it seemed logical to pick a scene from yet another Christmas film to add to our Scene of the Week segment. When...

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Scene of the Week: Emma Thompson/Joni Mitchell, Love Actually.

Simon Garner

Dec 11, 20183 min read

Scene of the Week: Emma Thompson/Joni Mitchell, Love Actually.

For this week’s SotW, I’ve decided to go with a Christmas-themed scene, as the biggest day of the year is fast approaching! Now, when it...

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Scene of the Week: Back to the Future III Opening Scene

Ryan Nevin

Dec 3, 20183 min read

Scene of the Week: Back to the Future III Opening Scene

The Back to the Future Trilogy is up there with some of the best trilogies of all time. Films that use time travel as it’s premise can...

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Ryan Nevin

Nov 26, 20184 min read

Scene of the Week: The Death of Gandalf

Welcoming another scene to our Scene of the Week, and it’s one from one of the greatest films of all time, and a moment which no one has...

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Scene of the Week: The Lion King - The Death of Mufasa

Simon Garner

Nov 20, 20183 min read

Scene of the Week: The Lion King - The Death of Mufasa

In this week’s Scene of the Week, I’m going to look back on what was a childhood classic for me, as well as for a whole generation, and...

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Ryan Nevin

Nov 12, 20183 min read

Scene of the Week: Rocky II End Scene

Another week down, and another week closer to christmas, meaning another Scene of the Week, with this week being in aid of the...

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Scene of the Week: The Dark Knight Rises - Batman's First Appearance

Simon Garner

Nov 5, 20183 min read

Scene of the Week: The Dark Knight Rises - Batman's First Appearance

This week in our Scene of the Week feature, we again turn our attention to another impeccable Christopher Nolan-helmed moment, and it...

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Scene of the Week: Hit-Girl Saves Big Daddy

Ryan Nevin

Oct 28, 20183 min read

Scene of the Week: Hit-Girl Saves Big Daddy

Kick-Ass is a film that goes under many peoples radar, but is, without a doubt, the film which put Matthew Vaughn on the map. Kick-Ass is...

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Scene of the Week: The Death of Albus Dumbledore

Simon Garner

Oct 21, 20183 min read

Scene of the Week: The Death of Albus Dumbledore

The title is a spoiler, and I do not apologise. If, somehow, you haven’t read the books or seen the films by now, then it’s fair game!...

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Ryan Nevin

Oct 14, 20184 min read

Scene of the Week: Heat - Diner Scene

It's that time again, Scene of the Week, with the choice today being one of the most iconic moments in cinema’s history, the diner scene...

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Scene of the Week: Batman Begins - Ending

Ryan Nevin

Oct 7, 20183 min read

Scene of the Week: Batman Begins - Ending

Another week, another scene to add to our Scene of the Week segment. This Sunday, I have chosen a moment in cinema which captures one of...

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Scene of the Week: The Hangover - Wake Up

Simon Garner

Sep 23, 20183 min read

Scene of the Week: The Hangover - Wake Up

Our Scene of the Week feature is in full swing now, and it’s been a real pleasure thus far. There are so many iconic scenes to choose...

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Scene of the Week: Gladiator - “My Name Is Maximus Decimus Meridius”

Ryan Nevin

Sep 16, 20183 min read

Scene of the Week: Gladiator - “My Name Is Maximus Decimus Meridius”

Another week and another scene, with this week’s Scene of the Week being one many people will be familiar with, the unmasking of a...

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