Have you ever watched one of your favourite movies and thought, ‘You know what, I’d love to see that turned into a short poem’? Er, no, didn’t think so. Well tough, that’s exactly what you’re going to get here. Continue reading
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Poetry in Motion Pictures: Die Hard
Posted in Poetry in Motion Pictures with tags Die Hard, Hans Gruber, John McClane, Movies, Poetry on September 23, 2013 by Ross McGStar Wars characters who won’t get their own spin-off but should: Salacious B Crumb
Posted in TOP FIVES with tags Disney, Jabba the Hutt, Movies, Return of the Jedi, Salacious B Crumb, Star Wars on September 20, 2013 by Ross McG
Disney has confirmed that the spin-offs from its planned Star Wars trilogy will be ‘origin’ stories. You know, like Batman Begins, but with lightsabers. A host of the series key characters are being lined up to get their own spin-off movie, with the likes of Yoda, Han Solo and Boba Fett topping the bill. But what about those unsung Star Wars heroes, the guys who appear one moment in the first six movies and are Bantha fodder the next? Continue reading
Star Wars characters who won’t get their own spin-off but should: Ponda Baba
Posted in TOP FIVES with tags Disney, Movies, Ponda Baba, Star Wars on September 18, 2013 by Ross McG
Disney has confirmed that the spin-offs from its planned Star Wars trilogy will be ‘origin’ stories. You know, like Batman Begins, but with lightsabers. A host of the series key characters are being lined up to get their own spin-off movie, with the likes of Yoda, Han Solo and Boba Fett topping the bill. But what about those unsung Star Wars heroes, the guys who appear one moment in the first six movies and are Bantha fodder the next? Continue reading
Top 7… Actors who have shaved their heads for a role
Posted in TOP FIVES with tags bald, Elysium, Haircut, Marlon Brando, Matt Damon, Movies on August 19, 2013 by Ross McG
This week sees the release of sci-fi flick Elysium, director Neill Blomkamp’s follow-up to District 9, in which its star, Matt Damon, shaved his head to get into character. But how does his chrome dome compare to some others in the trade who got the number one razor out before him? Continue reading
Get on your bikes and ride! The best bicycle scenes in movies
Posted in TOP FIVES with tags Bicycle movies, Bikes, BMX Bandits, Movies on August 12, 2013 by Ross McG
Word is that Stephen Frears is developing a movie on the life of disgraced cyclist Lance Armstrong, with Ben Foster being touted to take the lead role. But if the film does become a reality, will its bike riding moments match those below? No motorbikes allowed, thank you – these scenes are strictly pedal-powered. Continue reading
‘Go ahead and read your Bible… Dennis!’ It’s the best ever Alec Baldwin movie moments
Posted in TOP FIVES with tags Alec Baldwin, Movies on August 12, 2013 by Ross McG
Now that he has been given his own political TV chat show on MSNBC, there’s no better time than to look at Alec Baldwin’s best movie moments. And to think, many of you just believed he was that puppet from Team America: World Police. Continue reading
The Top 16 Best Music Gigs in Movies
Posted in TOP FIVES with tags Concerts, Gigs, Movies, Music on August 8, 2013 by Ross McG
They are two of my favourite things – going to the movies and going to gigs. So when you combine the two, it has the potential to be mega. Here are the music concerts on film that it was worth pushing to the front for. Continue reading
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When was the last time you were genuinely excited about going to see a movie?
Posted in COMMENT with tags Alan Partridge, Alpha Papa, Movies on August 6, 2013 by Ross McGI saw Alan Partridge: Alpha Papa the other day. It was good. Not perhaps as good as it could have been, but good enough to have me laughing heartily throughout, albeit intermittently. It’s worth it for the first 15 minutes alone. Continue reading →
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