Reviews, premieres, and the latest on screen entertainment.
Reviews, premieres, and the latest on screen entertainment.
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Pirates of the Caribbean is a billion dollar movie franchise based on a 15-minute theme park ride. Crazy, right? A lot of the credit goes to Johnny Depp, who played selfish, swaggering rogue, Captain Jack Sparrow. The actor channeled Keith Richard's quirky, drugged-out energy, delivering an iconic - and Oscar-nominated…
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The Haunting of Hill House has been terrifying people for just two weeks now, but already we want more. And, luckily for us all, it looks likely Netflix may soon commission a second series, with talks reportedly already set in motion. But what to expect from the next season? If…
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What's your favourite childhood film? There are dozens to pick from, but for many people, in 1993 one elderly Scottish housekeeper stole their hearts and never gave it back. Although it's hard to believe, this November marks the 25th anniversary of Mrs Doubtfire, and fans were beyond thrilled when four main stars…
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The Harry Potter series has its fair share of monsters and villains; from Hagrid's three-headed dog Fluffy, to the Hungarian Horntail, and even Lord Voldermort himself. But one of the creepiest and most enigmatic villains in the Harry Potter mythos is the Dark Lord's pet snake Nagini - who was more…
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John Carpenter's original 1978 movie Halloween is still one of the best and most iconic horror films of all time; single-handedly kick-starting the slasher movie genre and inspiring countless imitators of varying quality afterwards (Friday the 13th: I'm looking at you). Watching it now, some viewers might find it slightly tame,…
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While the typical Disney movie may always end with a 'happily ever after', if you take a look at the fairytales they're based on, you'll find something extremely different. The film studio has made billions repackaging folk tales, giving them a sprinkle of romance here, a catchy song and dance…
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Fans everywhere were downcast when Chris Evans seemingly announced he would not play Captain America again on Twitter. "Officially wrapped on Avengers 4. It was an emotional day to say the least. Playing this role over the last 8 years has been an honor. To everyone in front of the…
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Only months ago, we all thought the Brooklyn Nine-Nine dream was over. On May 10th, fans were devastated when it was announced Fox had canceled the sitcom after five seasons, two Emmy Awards and hours upon hours of stellar comedy. However, the beloved sitcom would rise again. Only 31 hours…
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The Haunting of Hill House terrifies everyone who watches it. And when I say everyone, I mean everyone, this even including the actors who played the characters in Netflix's latest hit. Yes, despite learning the script and knowing full well that the blood smeared over them was completely fake, some…
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We've gotten used to crunching foliage underfoot, the evenings keep getting darker, and suddenly our tastebuds have started demanding sweet, caffeinated beverages in varying flavours of pumpkin spice. Yes, winter is here, folks. Now, when this kind of weather hits, there's only one place that I long to be: on the…
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The Haunting of Hill House, Netflix's newest original series, has been a smash-hit in the run-up to Halloween, and fans of the ten episode long drama are still pouring over all the neat little details that provide extra scares. Based on the classic 1959 psychological gothic horror novel by author Shirley…
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Ever since Friends ended, people have been revisiting the series, and it's safe to say that our opinions on the characters have changed significantly since the original run. Indeed, many people have reappraised the character of Ross Gellar upon rewatching the show, and your mileage may vary on this one,…
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Watching The Haunting of Hill House puts any viewer on red alert, ready and waiting for a ghost to appear onscreen and scare the living daylights out of them at any given terrifying moment. However, we've got news for you: there's a lot more where that came from. Series creator…
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The Haunting of Hill House is Netflix's latest original series; and since it's the Halloween season, there's never been a better time to check out a chilling horror show. Not only that, but the ten-episode series - based on the classic 1959 horror novel by author Shirley Jackson - is already…
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Even the most popular movies don't always lend themselves well to sequels. Some work best as standalone entries with no follow-up to step on the original's iconic place in the hearts and minds of millions of fans across the world. But, once enough time has passed, a return to those…
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Halloween is almost upon us, and for fans of the dark, the disturbing and the macabre around the world, this is the most exciting time of the year. This is when you can finally challenge your friends to indulge in your penchant for the grim and gothic, when you can force…
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Anyone who had the pleasure of growing up in the late nineties will be familiar with Friends. Renowned for its zany cast, as well as its nostalgia-inducing depiction of New York, the seminal sitcom still boasts a loyal fanbase, many of whom continue to revisit the 10 seasons 14 years after…
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If you haven't already checked out the horror masterpiece that is The Haunting of Hill House, I strongly recommend that you give it a shot... preferably with the lights out, if you can handle it. Based on the classic 1959 gothic horror novel of the same name by acclaimed author…
