This journey is perhaps best begun within a terrarium of sorts, a towering glass structure with golden beams and linings, a world of strange colours and creatures within. Let us begin here, in this unfamiliar jungle governed by mysterious laws. … Continue reading An Anthropology of 1980s Science Fiction and Fantasy Films
There’s little evidence to support my determination that, during the late 90s and early 2000s, TG4 regularly broadcast The Muppet Show as Gaeilge. However, a distinct memory of mine, which has failed to garner any support from my family, involves … Continue reading Wild Mountain Thyme, Stars Wars and National Identity
Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker (J.J. Abrams, 2019) has been divisive to say the least: lauded by many critics and punters, but equally loved by many that I have spoken to. In an interview with the BBC’s Simon Mayo, … Continue reading How Meta Narrative Can Ruin a Film: A Star Wars Story
●●○○○ Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker (J.J. Abrams) is the third and final film in Disney’s current Star Wars trilogy. It has some impressive set pieces, make-up, production design, loveable characters and some stunning visual effects. Unfortunately, it’s not … Continue reading Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker // Review The third film is always the worst.
●●●○○ DICE’s Star Wars Battlefront was always going to be laden down with the baggage of its predecessors, and could never hope to match the expectations placed on it by the fans of the original Battlefront games. However, it still … Continue reading Star Wars Battlefront – Review
Inherent Vice avoids Toronto, Star Wars plot details emerge, and the Fifty Shades of Grey trailer is revealed Continue reading Outtakes: 25/07/14