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February 22, 2013

Old School

Geriaction is the word that has recently been coined to describe a genre of movies starring some of the senior citizens of the film world. Stallone, Schwarzenegger and Willis are all in cinemas at the moment but it's nothing new for old duffers to be doing this kind of stuff...



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A Bad Day For Die Hard?

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Published on February 22, 2013 03:51

February 19, 2013

Feedback

I've recently posted on neglected Spielberg films, who should direct the next Bond and the best screen drunks. Here I pick out some of your best suggestions on these hot topics...



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Published on February 19, 2013 06:11

February 15, 2013

A Bad Day For Die Hard?

The latest instalment in the apparently endless Die Hard franchise is released this week. The distributors have cut the film to achieve a 12 certificate - but who is this really benefitting?



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Published on February 15, 2013 01:56

February 12, 2013

Bond and The BAFTAs

Skyfall won the BAFTA award for Outstanding British Film on Sunday and now everybody wants to know if Sam Mendes will direct another 007 movie... Who would you like to see at the helm?



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Published on February 12, 2013 04:57

February 8, 2013

Silent Movie Music Masterclass

I sit down with Neil Brand, Britain's foremost silent film accompanist, for a masterclass in movie music.



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Published on February 08, 2013 10:06

February 5, 2013

Side By Side

Next week sees the release of Side By Side - a new documentary presented by Keanu Reeves and featuring an impressive cast of filmmakers looking at a subject close to my heart - the difference between digital and analogue production and projection.



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Published on February 05, 2013 07:45

January 30, 2013

Django Unchained

Here is my very first response to Django Unchained - the new film from Quentin Tarantino.



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Are Remakes Always Rubbish?

In the light of the new Texas Chainsaw sequel/rehash/reboot/relaunch (whatever!) I ask whether these kind of movies are always money for old rope?



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January 29, 2013

Movie 43 - What The *@*! ?

Movie 43 is out in the cinemas - how did so many big stars get involved in this car-crash of a comedy?



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Published on January 29, 2013 07:35

January 25, 2013

Film Club: Twelve Monkeys

The Kermode Uncut Film Club is back with Terry Gilliam's brilliant sci-fi thriller Twelve Monkeys. Watch the intro and the film and let me know what you think.



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