• Scrapbook – Film Posters

    With Insidious 3 fast approaching, and its poster being, all superlative aside, possibly the greatest piece of film advertising ever, we take a look at some other iconic and interesting cinematic one-sheets… Insidious 3 (2015) A bold claim, maybe, but Insidious 3’s poster may well be perfect. Everything about the...
  • Film Review – Avengers: Age of Ultron

    “Everyone creates the thing they dread”, claims Ultron as he corroborates his emergence as a formidable adversary to the Avengers. A by-product of the Iron Legion from Iron Man 3, Ultron is an unhinged opponent initially created by Tony Stark (Robert Downey Jr.)to maintain peace on Earth. A physical...
  • Film Review – Furious 7

    The seventh instalment in the explosive racing turned heist franchise, which has surprisingly seen more mileage than expected, is finally upon us, a year later than scheduled due to the untimely passing of its lead, Paul Walker. The film is ultimately a celebration of his memory and his contribution to the...
  • TV Review – Marvel’s Daredevil, Season 1

    The first of four collaborations between Marvel Studios and online streaming service Netflix, Marvel’s Daredevil is a fascinating depiction of good versus evil at its core. Marvel’s latest foray in television (or web television in this case) convinces beyond doubt; while Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. largely recovered from a sluggish start,...
  • Trailer Watch – Avengers: Age of Ultron, Trailer #3

    Marvel unleashed the epic final trailer for the eagerly awaited Avengers: Age of Ultron. Similar to the teaser, it begins with another menacing monologue from Ultron (James Spader), who threatens to rip the titular team asunder. The cinematography looks thoroughly impressive and several scenes look like a comic book...
  • Film Review – Big Hero 6

    Following their four billion dollar acquisition of Marvel 2009, Disney aimed to adapt relatively obscure source material not just in live action, but in animation as well. Five years on, the producers of Frozen have unearthed a true gem in the form of Big Hero 6. The adaptation marks...
  • Film Review – Kingsman: The Secret Service

    Heading another busy year for comic book adaptations, Kingsman is the latest to make the transition from print to screen. Based on The Secret Service by prolific scribe Mark Millar, it also marks the third consecutive comic book movie for Matthew Vaughn. The premise involves a seasoned spy who guides a wayward...