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Film FocusEpisode 105 - Bill & Ted Face the Music ReviewOn episode 105 of Film Focus, I get to talk about the long-awaited sequel; Bill & Ted Face the Music. I feel like this film's been in development forever, but I'm glad that it finally got made. I have light memories of Bill & Ted from my childhood, but I was very curious to see how the film turned out especially after seeing the trailers. So is this sequel fans have been waiting for or not? Well, check out this spoiler-free review to find out.
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2020-09-0917 min
Film FocusEpisode 104 - Tenet ReviewOn episode 104 of Film Focus, I finally get to talk about the latest film by Christopher Nolan; Tenet. Now I've been looking forward to this film since the teaser trailer came out, I was immediately engaged by the cast but more so by the crazy imagery and intrigue it created, So is this another great film for Nolan's filmography? Well, check out this spoiler-free review to find out.
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2020-08-3117 min
Film FocusEpisode 102 - Importance of the Cinema ExperienceOn episode 102 of Film Focus, I talk about the importance of watching films in the cinema. While COVID19 has pretty much shut down most forms of outdoor entertainment, especially watching films at the cinema, it got me thinking about not only how much I miss it but also how pivotal it is. So join me a casual discussion about my own experiences and why I think its still the best way to experience new and old films alike.
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2020-07-1222 min
Film FocusEpisode 101 - Mortal Kombat Legends: Scorpion's Revenge ReviewOn episode 101 of Film Focus, I talk about the latest adaption from the world of Mortal Kombat in the form of Mortal Kombat Legends: Scorpion's Revenge. Now I am a big fan of this franchise and I have been interested in watching this film since the first trailer dropped online in January 2020. It was a 2D animated MK film with an R rating that focused on Scorpion and the first MK tournament? Yeah, sign me up! So is this a good representation of MK or not? Well, check out this spoiler-free review to find out.
P.S. Sorry for the...
2020-04-2714 min
Film FocusEpisode 100 - Sonic the Hedgehog ReviewOn episode 100 of Film Focus, I get to talk about a film I've been cautiously optimistic about for a while now; Sonic the Hedgehog. Now, this film has had an interesting journey to the big screen with a few delays to the reveal of Sonic's questionable initial design to the better redesign and so on. So with Detective Pikachu being a pretty solid video game film from last year, does Sonic continue that upward trend or not? Well, check out this spoiler-free review to find out.
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2020-02-1522 min
Film FocusEpisode 99 - Birds of Prey ReviewOn episode 99 of Film Focus, I review the latest film from DC in the form of Birds of Prey or as its been recently dubbed, "Harley Quinn: Birds of Prey". So this film has a had an interesting journey from its concept as Gotham City Sirens to where it is right now. In addition to that this film had an uphill battle with those who weren't keen on Suicide Squad and the marketing not doing too much to hype up potential audiences. That being said there were certainly fans of Margot Robbie's Harley who were down to see her in...
2020-02-1324 min
Film FocusEpisode 98 - Oscars 2020 - A Brief RecapOn episode 98 of Film Focus, I briefly recap the 92nd Academy Awards. So another Oscars has come and gone and while my interest this year was pretty much nonexistent, there was a handful of specific awards I wanted certain films and individuals I wanted to win. So like last year I wanted to do a brief and casual recap of the winners that were of interest to me.
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2020-02-1020 min
Film FocusEpisode 97 - Double Review: Bad Boys For Life & 1917On episode 97 of Film Focus, I return with a double film review Bad Boys For Life and 1917. Now I was initially going to do separate reviews for both but decided to put them together in the same episode as it'd be an interesting balance between something fun and something serious. Both films left me with thought I just had to share, so how did these films fare? Well, listen to this episode for some spoiler-free thoughts on both films! :D
Timecodes:
02:24 Bad Boys For Life Review
14:32 1917 Review
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2020-01-3027 min
Film FocusEpisdoe 96 - Top 10 Anticipated Films 2020On episode 96 of Film Focus, I finally, FINALLY get around to sharing with you my most anticipated films for 2020. At the beginning of the year, it was hard to come up with more than 5, but after some research, I have a pretty solid list of films and some special mentions as well. So join me in this episode as I highlight a few films that I think should be on your radar as well.
P.S. Apologies for the background noises (especially that doorbell, could not have predicted that would happen haha).
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2020-01-1719 min
Film FocusEpisode 95 - Top 10 Films 2019On episode 95 of Film Focus, I share with you my favourite films from 2019. My list switched up a few time especially in December, so that's why my list was delayed into January, but hopefully you enjoy the 10 films that I've selected.
P.S. I was a little under the weather while recording this so that's why I'm a little low energy.
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2020-01-0333 min
Film FocusEpisode 94 - Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker ReviewOn episode 94 of Film Focus, I finally get to talk about another the last major release of 2019 that's been on my radar for a while in the form of Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker. Now after The Last Jedi came out, the Star Wars fandom has been thrown into chaos with such a crazy divide between those who loved and hated it. So with all that in mind, JJ Abrams and the other filmmakers had a difficult task to create a satisfying conclusion that would satisfy everyone. So is Rise of Skywalker a film good or not? Well, check...
2019-12-2333 min
Film FocusEpisode 93 - Knives Out ReviewOn episode 93 of Film Focus, I finally get to take about another one of my most anticipated films of 2019 in the form of Knives Out; the latest film from Rian Johnson. Now I have been looking forward to this film from the time the cast was assembled and the trailers only increased my excitement for the film. So now that it's out in the wild is the film good or not? Well, check out this spoiler-free review to find out.
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2019-12-0220 min
Film FocusEpisode 92 - Highs & Lows of Film FandomOn episode 92 of Film Focus, I get to tackle a topic of conversation that I've wanted to cover for a while now; the highs and lows of film fandom. Ever since I got into film, I've always loved meeting fellow film fans, having cool discussions and just being part of the film community in general. However, there is also a dark side of being part of the community with the ill-conceived opinions, constant bickering and the online toxicity of social media among other things.
So I thought it'd be fun to highlight some of the good and bad parts of...
2019-11-271h 33
Film FocusEpisode 91 - Hopes & Fears For Mortal KombatOn episode 91 of Film Focus, I finally get to discuss my hopes and fears for the upcoming Mortal Kombat reboot coming out in 2021. Now, while I'm not a hardcore fan of the series and have only played a handful of games in a casual capacity, I love the MK series for its characters, mythology, fight mechanics, crazy violence and fatalities. And while I've been excited for the possibilities for a new film, especially after James Wan came onto the project as a producer, the way this film is currently forming makes me a little cautious. So join me as I...
2019-11-1337 min
Film FocusEpisode 90 - One Piece: Stampede ReviewOn episode 90 of Film Focus, I get to share my thoughts on One Piece: Stampede; the 14th film from the long-running anime/manga series directed by Takashi Otsuka. Now I have been a mega One Piece fan for just over a decade and thought the first trailer looked cool, but my hype levels really exploded when I found out that the film would have a limited release in the west with a couple of screenings in Canada. So I jumped at the chance to see an OP film at the cinema. So is the film good or not? Well, check...
2019-10-3023 min
Film FocusEpisode 89 - Gemini Man ReviewOn episode 89 of Film Focus, I get to talk about the latest film from Ang Lee starring Will Smith; Gemini Man. Now I have been following this film for a while and while the trailers didn't blow me away, I was at least intrigued enough to see what the full film would be like. So is the film good or not? Well, check out this spoiler-free review to find out.
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2019-10-1614 min
Film FocusEpisode 88 - Joker ReviewOn episode 88 of Film Focus, I finally get to talk about another one of the most anticipated films of 2019 in the form of Joker. Now I have been interested in this film from the time it was announced just to see if it could work, and over time I found my intrigue and hyped levels increasing with subsequent set photos and trailers that followed. So does this film work or not? Well, check out this spoiler-free review to find out.
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2019-10-0725 min
Film FocusEpisode 87 - Double Review: Ad Astra & Rambo: Last BloodOn episode 87 of Film Focus, I return with a double film review on Ad Astra and Rambo: Last Blood. Now both of these films I have been looking forward to with Ad Astra because of its premise, cast and intriguing trailers, and with Rambo because of the crazy trailers and morbid curiosity. So how did these films fare? Well, listen to this episode for some spoiler-free thoughts on both films! :D
Timecodes:
02:15 Ad Astra Review
14:54 Rambo Review
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2019-09-2930 min
Film FocusEpisode 86 - It Chapter Two ReviewOn episode 86 of Film Focus, I finally get to talk about one of the most anticipated films of 2019; It Chapter Two. I along with a lot of other people really enjoyed It back in 2017 and from the time the sequel announced to the casting to the subsequent trailers, everything about this sequel was looking amazing. So now the film is out telling the second half of the story involving the adults. So does this sequel work or not? Well, check out this spoiler-free review to find out.
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2019-09-1418 min
Film FocusEpisode 85 - Hobbs & Shaw Quick ReviewOn episode 85 of Film Focus, I share my quick thoughts on the first spin-off in the Fast & Furious series; Hobbs & Shaw. Now, I was initially pretty hyped for the film considering the past and the potential mayhem that would ensue, but due to the excessive marketing and most of the plot being shown in the trailers, my interest started to wain. However, after seeing the film I felt the need to talk about in a brief manner so check out this spoiler-free review to find out
P.S. Jus need to make to corrections: 1) At 4 minutes 10 seconds I meant to...
2019-08-1113 min
Film FocusEpisode 84 - The Lion King ReviewOn episode 84 of Film Focus, I share my thoughts on the latest film in Disney's series of live-action remakes; Tne Lion King. Now, this is a remake I have been curious about since its announcement back in 2016 because of Jon Favreau's involvement and the good job he did with The Jungle Book remake. However, since the marketing started up I just wasn't feeling the hype for this film the same way a lot of people on the internet were despite the really good visuals. But after hearing about the mixed reception the film was getting from fans and critics and...
2019-07-3127 min
Film FocusEpisode 83 - Spider-Man: Far From Home ReviewOn episode 83 of Film Focus, I finally get to share my thoughts on Spider-Man: Far From Home; the sequel to Spider-Man: Homecoming and the latest superhero film from Marvel Studios and Sony Pictures. Now I have been interested in watching this film since the first trailer, but my hype levels really didn't start to blow up until a weeks before the film's release and hearing some of the positive thoughts on the film from early film critics. So how does Far From Home compare to Homecoming and continue the Peter Parker story after Avengers: Infinity War and Endgame? Well, check...
2019-07-0518 min
Film FocusEpisode 82 - Toy Story 4 ReviewOn episode 82 of Film Focus, I share my thoughts on the latest film in the Toy Story series; Toy Story 4. Now I have been curious, cautious and hopeful about this film since its announcement in 2014. And Toy Story 3, one of my all-time favourite films, ended the series in such a strong way, I thought why would Pixar potentially ruin the series with another entry? It wasn't until the full trailers came out that I got an idea of what TS4 would be like and that's when I started to feel some hope that it could be another solid film in...
2019-06-2420 min
Film FocusEpisode 81 - Double Review: Brightburn & Godzilla: King of the Monsters ReviewOn episode 81 of Film Focus, I am back with a double film review on Brightburn and Godzilla: King of the Monsters. Because of scheduling conflicts, I decided to put both reviews in the same episode and I have a fair amount to say about both. So how did these films fare? Well, listen to this episode for some spoiler-free thoughts on both films! :D
Timecodes:
02:10 Brightburn Review
14:18 Godzilla: King of the Monsters Review
P.S. Around 14:48 I made a mistake about the number of Godzilla films that currently exist, the actual number is 35.
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2019-06-0138 min
Film FocusEpisode 80 - John Wick: Chapter 3 - Parabellum ReviewOn episode 80 of Film Focus, I share my thoughts on the latest film in the John Wick series; John Wick: Chapter 3 - Parabellum. It is crazy to see how far this set of films have come, from the original surprising audiences in 2014 to the 2017 sequel which wasn't as well-received, but I thought was really damn good. And now you have Chapter 3 which I was always excited to see, but my hype levels didn't kick in until around a fortnight before the film's release and it also helped that the early word of mouth was pretty positive as well. So how...
2019-05-2222 min
Film FocusEpisode 79 - Pokemon Detective Pikachu ReviewOn episode 79 of Film Focus, I finally get to share my thoughts on the latest video game film adaptation in the form of Pokemon: Detective Pikachu. Now, this film went from being something I wasn't overly interested in watching to being something I had to watch. With pretty compelling marketing and an interesting story based on the Nintendo 3DS spin-off game, does this film end up being the film to break the video game adaptation curse? Well, check out this spoiler-free review to find out!
P.S. 1) I accidentally bumped the mic while recording because I got a little too...
2019-05-1523 min
Film FocusEpisode 78 - Avengers: Endgame Spoiler TalkOn episode 78 of Film Focus, I dish out some juicy spoilers on the latest Marvel film; Avengers: Endgame. Now, not everyone has seen the film yet, but I had to get this out as soon as possible for those who have. Also, this film has so much packed into it that it would be impossible to highlight everything that happened in its 3-hour runtime, but there's a lot of stuff that I had to say about the story, characters, presentation and this film's ties to other films in the MCU. So be prepared for a looser, less structured episode where...
2019-05-0447 min
Film FocusEpisode 77 - Avengers: Endgame Review (Spoiler-Free)On episode 77 of Film Focus, I finally get to share my thoughts on the latest and hottest film from Marvel Studios in the form of Avengers: Endgame. Now, I had a damn good time with Infinity War and the hype and anticipation for Endgame have been so intense, to the point where I thought I would be spoiled. But thankfully I was strategic, I watched only the first trailer and avoided all reviews and social media and was able to see the film in a clean fashion. So now that I have seen the film, how does it fare? Well...
2019-05-0120 min
Film FocusEpisode 75 - Shazam! ReviewOn episode 75 of Film Focus, I share my thoughts on Shazam!, the latest superhero film from DC and Warner Bros. Now, I recall seeing the trailer for this film online during Comic-Con 2018 and being quite intrigued. The concept of a kid being able to transform into an adult superhero with Superman-like abilities is such a crazy and unique idea with lots of possibilities cool superhero adventures. And after the early positive word of mouth came out about the film two weeks ago, I got really hyped to see it. So after seeing it a recently, how was the film? Well...
2019-04-0624 min
Film FocusEpisode 74 - Us ReviewOn episode 74 of Film Focus, after a bit of a delay, I get to talk about Us, the latest horror film from director Jordan Peele. Now, this is a film that a lot of people have been looking forward to not only because it was the follow-up to 2017's Get Out, but also because of the hype surrounding the marketing. And with the early glowing reviews, film fans everywhere were excited to see what the deal was with this new film. So how does this film turn out? Well, check out this spoiler-free review to find out!
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2019-03-2922 min
Film FocusEpisode 73 - Captain Marvel ReviewOn episode 73 of Film Focus, I finally get to talk about the latest film from Marvel Studios; Captain Marvel. Now, this new superhero film is an interesting one, as the first female-lead superhero film from Marvel Studios and the final film before Avengers: Endgame, it has a lot of hype, anticipation and has to live up to the expectations of a lot of people. The film's also been caught up in a fair amount of controversy over the last few months which isn't the kind of PR you'd want your film to have so close to release. But anyway, how...
2019-03-1125 min
Film FocusEpisode 72 - Pros and Cons of the MCU Part 2On episode 72 of Film Focus, returning guest Drew from Drew's Movie Reviews continue our discussion on the Pros and Cons of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. In the last episode we talked about the pros and in this episode, we discuss the cons, from the use of villains to music to the complications of having a shared universe of films, we cover a fair amount and I hope you enjoy.
P.S. There were a number of mistakes made here and there and some information I forgot to cover while in the episode, but I just wanted to let you know...
2019-03-0859 min
Film FocusEpisode 71 - Pros and Cons of the MCU Part 1On episode 71 of Film Focus, I along with returning guest, Drew from Drew's Movie Reviews discuss the Pros and Cons of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Since the recording ended up being a little longer and in-depth than I expected this subject ended up becoming a two-parter. So in this episode, we cover the pros of the MCU from the characters to action scenes to characters and humour, we cover a lot and hopefully, you'll enjoy listening to our discussion.
Also, two things to keep in mind:
1) This is a spoiler-heavy discussion, and while we don't cover every minute detail, if...
2019-03-051h 24
Film FocusEpisode 70 - Oscars 2019 - A Brief RecapOn episode 70 of Film Focus, I briefly recap the 91st Academy Awards. Unlike last year I didn't watch the Oscars and while my interest wasn't as high as it was previously, there were certain films I wanted to win for specific departments and so in this episode, I casually recap some of the winners and losers from the recent film event.
P.S. I butchered a few names while talking about certain award categories so apologies in advance.
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2019-02-2620 min
Film FocusEpisode 69 - Dragon Ball Super: Broly ReviewOn episode 69 of Film Focus, I finally get to talk about one of my most anticipated films in recent times; Dragon Ball Super: Broly Review. Now I have been following this film since the first teaser trailer and each bit of marketing has made my hype increase. And after waiting over a month after the initial Japanese release I've finally seen it and I am ready to pass judgement. So join me for this spoiler-free review to see how this latest Dragon Ball adventure turned out!
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2019-01-2627 min
Film FocusEpisode 68 - 2019 Most Anticipated FilmsOn episode 68 of Film Focus, returning gues Eddie from Sidekick Reviews and I take a look at some of the most anticipated films of 2019. Now I went trhough all of the major release from now until December and there's a lot of interesting and exciting filmscoming out, however, we couldn't cover them all. So I collated 24 of the most interesting films that were a combiation of popular and some not so popluar films. On top of that we leave time to discuss some other films not on the list and some films we're not looking forward to as well. All...
2019-01-111h 34
Film FocusEpisode 67 - Top 11 Films of 2018On episode 67 of Film Focus, I take some time to share with you my favourite films from 2018. But unlike previous years I've decided to do a top 11 because 1) After going through my list I just couldn't leave the final number at ten and had to add one more. But more importantly, 2) Because I bloody feel like it and it's my list! :P
If you know what kind of films that I like you may not be surprised by some of my entries, but I think there will be some that you won't expect. On top of that, after discussing my...
2018-12-3143 min
Film FocusEpisode 66 - A Brief Look Back At The Dragon Ball Z FilmsOn episode 66 of Film Focus, I'm finally doing it, after a few delays I am finally getting around to my discussion/review of the Dragon Ball Z films. With Dragon Ball Super: Broly recently released in Japan and the western release in cinemas dropping in January, I thought it would be interesting to revisit all 15 of the Dragon Ball Z films and see how they held up. Now I love the Dragon Ball franchise, I grew up with DBZ and the films have are an interesting collection of material that ranges from pretty awesome to very bad, and I thought...
2018-12-231h 34
Film FocusEpisode 65 - Double Review: Aquaman & BumblebeeOn episode 65 of Film Focus, I'm back with another double review and I'll be sharing my thoughts on Aquaman and Bumblebee. I was originally going to review both films individually but since I saw them on the same day I decided to put both reviews in the same episode. So how did these films fare? Well, listen to this episode for some fun spoiler-free thoughts on both films! :D
Timecodes:
02:07 Aquaman
18:45 Bumblebee
P.S. I didn't have my entire notes properly collected for these reviews so apologies if my thoughts come across as a little loose. Also, I made a...
2018-12-1735 min
Film FocusEpisode 64 - Spider-Man: Into The Spider-Verse ReviewOn episode 64 of Film Focus, I finally get to talk about another one of my most anticipated films for 2018; Spider-Man: Into The Spider-Verse. Since the first trailer, I was very hyped to see this film and the early positive word of mouth only made me more excited. So in this episode, I will not only be talking about this new Spidey film, but I will also be sharing my brief thoughts on Creed II and Wreck-It Ralph 2 too, you will find timecodes below. So how did these films fare? Well, listen to this episode for some fun spoiler-free thoughts on...
2018-12-1036 min
Film FocusEpisode 63 - Pokémon the Movie: The Power of Us ReviewOn episode 63 of Film Focus, I bring you my quick thoughts on the newest Pokémon film in the form of Pokémon the Movie: The Power of Us. Now I wasn't planning on recording this episode next, but because I found out about its existence within the last week and wanted to check out another new Pokémon film in the cinema, I decided an impromptu podcast review was in order. So I hope you enjoy this brief yet fun and unscripted discussion! :D
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2018-11-2416 min
Film FocusEpisode 62 - Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald ReviewOn episode 62 of Film Focus, I bring you my thoughts on the latest film in the Fantastic Beasts series; Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald. Now I wasn't the biggest fan of the first Fantastic Beasts film in 2016 and so I wasn't overly hyped for the sequel, however, the trailers actually got me intrigued to see where this new chapter would go. So after seeing it on opening night how it fare? Well, listen to this episode for some casual and fun spoiler-free discussion! :D
P.S. I butcher a few names here and there so don't bash me too...
2018-11-1823 min
Film FocusEpisode 61 - Double Review: Bohemian Rhapsody & HalloweenOn episode 61 of Film Focus, I'm bringing you another double review with my thoughts on Bohemian Rhapsody and Halloween. I had another episode planned but since I watched these two films recently I had some thoughts that I needed to share so here we are. So how did these films fare? Well, listen to this episode for some fun spoiler-free thoughts on both films! :D
Timecodes:
02:57 Bohemian Rhapsody
16:36 Halloween
P.S. I'm pretty sure there were a few mistakes made especially with actor/actress names so apologies in advance haha.
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2018-11-0537 min
Film FocusEpisode 60 - Double Review: A Star Is Born & VenomOn episode 60 of Film Focus, I'm bringing you another double review with my thoughts on A Star Is Born and Venom. Both films I've been curious about from the outset but my interest has grown significantly for A Star Is Born after I saw the trailer in recent months and with Venom, though I have been sceptical about it from the day it was announced, I've been hoping for the best. So how did these films fare? Well, listen to this episode for some fun spoiler-free thoughts on both films! :D
Timecodes:
02:08 A Star Is Born Review
15:26 Venom Review
P...
2018-10-0629 min
Film FocusEpisode 59 - 2018 Summer Movie RecapOn episode 59 of Film Focus, with the summer movie season well and truly over I decided to do a recap/review of the summer films of 2018. But I am not alone, to help me with this task is returning guest Eddie from Jaccendo and Sidekick Reviews. From Avengers: Infinity War to Incredibles 2 to Crazy Rich Asians and The Predator, we cover a bunch of notable releases that came out from April through to September.
In this episode Eddie and I discuss the following:
1) Our general thoughts on the summer films of 2018
2) We talk about all of the films we saw...
2018-09-281h 45
Film FocusEpisode 58 - The Predator Film SeriesOn episode 58 of Film Focus, with the upcoming release of The Predator being just days away, I decided to look back on the Predator series of films and discuss their strengths and weakness, my nostalgic experience with each of the films and also give my brief thoughts on The Predator from what I've seen in the marketing so far.
Here are the time codes:
03:56 Predator
14:03 Predator 2
20:19 Predators
30:20 My views on The Predator and closing thoughts
P.S. I mentioned that there would be links to my superhero theme songs and film scores and composers episodes in the description and so...
2018-09-0835 min
Film FocusEpisode 57 - Ant-Man and the Wasp ReviewOn episode 57 of Film Focus, I discuss the final film from Marvel Studios in 2018 in the form of Ant-Man and the Wasp. The first Ant-Man film from 2015 was one of the best surprises of the year and I was curious/excited to see where the people at Marvel would take the character after the events of his first film and Captain America: Civil War. So is this film an improvement, on par or less than its prequel? Well, listen to this spoiler-free review to find out!
P.S. If I sound a little lacking in energy it was due to...
2018-08-1023 min
Film FocusEpisode 56 - Mission: Impossible – Fallout ReviewOn episode 56 of Film Focus, I get to talk about another one of my most anticipated films of the summer in the form of Mission: Impossible – Fallout. It is interesting how this series has continued to improve and stay relevant after so many years and with this film having direct ties to the last with even crazier stunts and stakes than before it definitely had me excited to see how it turned out. So, is Mission: Impossible – Fallout good or bad? Well, listen to this spoiler-free review to find out!
P.S. I know I was saying Ilsa Faust's name wron...
2018-07-2829 min
Film FocusEpisode 55 - Incredibles 2 ReviewOn episode 55 of Film Focus, I finally, FINALLY get to talk about the animated sequel that I feel like I've waited for an eternity to watch, I am of course taking about Incredibles 2. The first film is one of my all-time favourite films and after 14 years we fans have finally been given the sequel. So, after all, this time is Incredibles 2 some more good stuff or a disappointment? Well, listen to this spoiler-free review to find out!
P.S. I made a mistake around 3:51 stating the the sequel was announced 2 years ago instead of saying 4 years. And apologies for my...
2018-07-1425 min
Film FocusEpisode 54 - Double Review: Deadpool 2 & Solo: A Star Wars StoryOn episode 54 of Film Focus, I'm back on the double reviews with my thoughts on Deadpool 2 and Solo: A Star Wars Story. With Deadpool 2, prior to its release, I was more curious about it than I was excited and when it comes to Solo, I went from being sceptical/uninterested to being a little more optimistic. So how did these films fare? Well, listen to this episode for some fun spoiler-free thoughts on both films! :D
Timecodes:
02:23 Deadpool 2 Review
18:37 Solo: A Star Wars Story Review
P.S. I may have made a few mistakes with certain character names and plot...
2018-05-2539 min
Film FocusEpisode 53 - Avengers: Infinity War Spoiler DiscussionOn episode 53 of Film Focus, I am once again joined by Drew from Drew's Movie Reviews to talk about Avengers: Infinity War... In FULL-ON SPOILER MODE! So if you haven't seen the film don't listen to this yet, just save it and come back later, but for those who have seen the film, welcome. This episode is essentially an unscripted discussion about most, if not all of the major talking points about the film when it comes to the plot, characters, action sequences, surprises, references and some thoughts about how Infinity War affects the MCU going forward.
So if you're...
2018-05-0453 min
Film FocusEpisode 52 - Avengers: Infinity War ReviewOn episode 52 of Film Focus, Drew from Drew's Movie Reviews and I get to review the latest film from Marvel Studios in the form of Avengers: Infinity War! Now to say that I was hyped for this film would be an understatement, the MCU despite some of its shortcomings has provided me with some of my favourite film experiences and with Infinity War finally showing off Thanos, bringing all the heroes together and culminating in 10 years of all this superhero madness there was a lot to live up to. So was the film good or not? Well, listen to this...
2018-04-3042 min
Film FocusEpisode 51 - Double Review: Ready Player One & Pacific Rim UprisingOn episode 51 of Film Focus, I cover two films in the form of Ready Player One and Pacific Rim: Uprising in the form of spoiler-free reviews. I know these reviews are a little late, but after I saw them recently I knew I had to talk about them. And on top of that, I'll have mini-reviews for Annihilation and Isle of Dogs near the beginning of the episode before I get into the big ones later on!
Timecodes:
02:34 Mini Annihilation Review
04:09 Mini Isle of Dogs Review
08:19 Ready Player One Review
23:50 Pacific Rim Uprising Review
P.S. I made a mistake...
2018-04-0640 min
Film FocusEpisode 50 - Tomb Raider ReviewOn episode 50 of Film Focus, I finally get to review the latest video game adapted film; Tomb Raider. Now, this is a film I have been curious about since the outset, the marketing didn't do much to excite me, but since I really liked Alicia Vikander and loved the 2013 game that this film's based on, I had hope. Also after the 2016 efforts of Warcraft and Assassin's Creed, we needed a good video game film to watch. So was the film good or not? Well, listen to this spoiler-free review to find out!
Theme music is "Pulse Rock" by Kevin MacLeod...
2018-03-1621 min
Film FocusEpisode 49 - Oscars 2018 RecapOn episode 49 of Film Focus, I talk about the recent major film event, the 90th Academy Awards. The Oscars is something I've been following since 2008 and even though I didn't watch the whole event, I wanted to share my quick thoughts on those that won, those who didn't and give general impressions.
P.S. This was a semi-planned episode so if I sound a little questionable it was because most of my dialogue was adlibbed.
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2018-03-0531 min
Film FocusEpisode 48 - Black Panther ReviewOn episode 48 of Film Focus, I finally, FINALLY get around to reviewing Black Panther; the latest superhero film from Marvel Studios. So I've been waiting for this film essentially since the end of Captain America Civil War, Black Panther left a massive impression on me, and Marvel Studios hired Ryan Coogler to direct I knew this film would be special. What followed after that was the assembling of one of the finest casts the MCU have ever seen, really good trailers, a whirlwind of hype from fans online and a soundtrack produced by Kendrick Lamar! So was the film good...
2018-02-1635 min
Film FocusEpisode 47 - Coco ReviewOn episode 47 of Film Focus, I review Coco, the latest film from Pixar. Now, this film was already released in the US late last year, but is only getting it's UK release this month, but luckily there was an early screening I attended over the weekend. I wasn't too interested in this film at first, but after hearing a preview of the soundtrack and hearing some positive word of mouth online, I knew I had to check it out. So was the film good or not? Well listen to this spoiler-free review to find out!
P.S. There may be...
2018-01-1623 min
Film FocusEpisode 46 - Top 10 Films 2017On episode 46 of Film Focus, I look back my favourite films of the year and attempt to give you my top 10 of 2017. Now I say attempt because this year was very hard to put a solid list together because I kept changing my a lot. Anyway, I will firstly cover my honourable mentions, then the top 10 and briefly my most disappointing films towards the end. Also, my choices for this list are definitely going to be controversial so if you have issues with my choices, that's cool, just don't attack me for it.
Here are the time codes for the...
2017-12-3146 min
Film FocusEpisode 45 - 2017 Superhero Film DiscussionOn episode 45 of Film Focus, we do a recap/review of the superhero movies of 2017. And yes I said "we", as today I'll be joined by my second guest on the podcast in the form of Eddie from Jaccendo on WordPress to have a casual discussion on Logan, Guardians of the Galaxy 2, Wonder Woman, Spider-Man: Homecoming, Thor: Ragnarok and Justice League.
P.S. There will be mild spoilers for Logan, Guardians of the Galaxy and Wonder Woman.
Theme music is "Pulse Rock" by Kevin MacLeod which can be found at https://incompetech.com/
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2017-12-251h 51
Film FocusEpisode 44 - Star Wars: The Last Jedi ReviewOn episode 44 of Film Focus, returning guest Drew and I talk about the last major release of 2017; Star Wars: The Last Jedi. Now, this latest entry in the Star Wars film series has been one of the most anticipated films in recent memory because of the all the speculation about where the story and characters would go, what Rian Johnson would bring to the film as the director and how Leia's role would be handled after the passing of Carrie Fisher last year among other things. So the film is out and it has had one of the most mixed...
2017-12-181h 29
Film FocusEpisode 43 - Justice League ReviewOn episode 43 of Film Focus, I review the last superhero film of the year in the form of Justice League. Now, this film has had such a troubled journey to its release with changes to the script and tone after the reception of both Batman V Superman and Wonder Woman, the unfortunate tragedy that made Zack Synder step away from the film and the conflicting reports about how much was changed during Joss Whedon's time as the director tasked with finishing the film. Anyway, the film is out and now I'm going to pass judgement!
P.S. This review is...
2017-11-2135 min
Film FocusEpisode 42 - Thor: Ragnarok ReviewOn episode 42 of Film Focus, I review another one of my most anticipated films of this year, Thor: Ragnarok. Mow I've always liked the character of Thor in the MCU since his first appearance in 2011, but he's not had the best reception in his own films, so when Taika Waititi was brought on to direct this new Thor film, it showed promise that the film would be a good time. So is the sequel the best of the Thor films and another hit for Marvel? Well, check out this spoiler-free review to find out.
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2017-10-3028 min
Film FocusEpisode 41 - Film Scores and ComposersOn episode 41 of Film Focus, I finally, FINALLY get around to talking about one of the topics I've wanted to cover since I started this podcast; film scores and composers. Now if you've followed this podcast for a while you will know I have a massive love and appreciation for film scores and always mention composers when they do good work. I already did an episode on superhero themes back in episode 36, but in this episode, I really wanted to dive deep and talk about the episode in an expanded manner.
Here are some important time codes:
00:00 Introduction
07.05 Danny Elfman...
2017-10-2342 min
Film FocusEpisode 40 - Blade Runner 2049 ReviewOn episode 40 of Film Focus, I talk about one of the most anticipated sequels of not only the year but also in recent film history, Blade Runner 2049. So the first Blade Runner is hailed as one of the best and most influential films of all time, so with talk of a sequel most fans were hesitant that the original film would be ruined. But after Denis Villeneuve was attached as director, a lot of film fans felt there was hope for a solid film. So is the sequel a good time or not? Well, check out this spoiler-free review to...
2017-10-0929 min
Film FocusEpisode 39 - Kingsman: The Golden Circle ReviewOn episode 39 of Film Focus, I talk about another one of my most anticipated films of the year in the form of Kingsman: The Golden Circle. Now Kingsman: The Secret Service was not only one of the best surprises of 2015 but was also one of my favourite films of that year, so when I heard there'd be a sequel, I was hesitant but hopeful since Matthew Vaughn was coming back to direct. So is the sequel a good time or not? Well, check out this review to find out.
P.S. This review will contain SPOILERS, but they will be...
2017-09-2533 min
Film FocusEpisode 38 - IT ReviewOn episode 38 of Film Focus, I talk about the talked about films of the year, It. With this being the second adaptation of the Stephen King book there was some apprehension about it because 1) A good few people loved the first film from the 90's with Tim Curry and didn't want another version. And 2)The initial images of Pennywise/It didn't really gel with people. However, after the trailers came out it really started to win people over, me included. So with the early positive word of mouth, a lot of people were excited to see how this film turned...
2017-09-1221 min
Film FocusEpisode 37 - 2017 Summer Movie RecapOn episode 37 of Film Focus, we do a recap/review of the summer movies of 2017. And yes you read that correctly, I said "we", as today marks the first time I have a guest on the podcast as I'm joined by Drew from Drew's Movie Reviews to discuss our thoughts on most of the films released over the course of the summer. From Guardians of the Galaxy 2 to Dunkirk to Logan Lucky and Atomic Blonde, we get to cover a lot of films that came out from April through to August.
The specifics of our casual discussion are listed below...
2017-09-041h 24
Film FocusEpisode 36 - Theme Songs In Superhero FilmsOn episode 36 of Film Focus, I talk about theme songs in superhero films. Now, this is a topic I've wanted to cover for a little while and after the release of Wonder Woman and how much people have taken to her theme song, I thought the time was right to talk about it on the podcast. So superhero theme songs, while it is not an element that a lot of people pay attention to, it is one of the key aspects that make superhero characters recognisable and awesome and in this episode I cover:
1) Superhero theme importance
2) The recognisable themes
3...
2017-08-0537 min
Film FocusEpisode 35 - War for the Planet of the Apes ReviewOn episode 35 of Film Focus, I talk about the latest film in the Planet of the Apes reboot series; War for the Planet of the Apes. Now of all the films I was looking forward to this year including Logan, Guardians 2, Spider-Man and the upcoming Thor: Ragnarok and Star Wars Episode VIII, War for the Planet of the Apes was easily in the top 3. Back in 2011 Rise really blew me away with its interesting story, characters, and action, and then Dawn came out 2014 and completely floored me with the character-driven story, drama, and visual effects. And since the first trailer...
2017-07-1624 min
Film FocusEpisode 34 - Spider-Man: Homecoming ReviewOn episode 34 of Film Focus I talk about the latest film from Marvel Studios and Sony Pictures in the form of Spider-Man: Homecoming. After Spider-Man he was introduced into the Marvel Cinematic Universe in Captain America: Civil War last year I knew I was ready for his solo film straight away. So with a decent marketing campaign and a lot of hopeful interviews with the cast and crew about how this latest version of Spider-Man would turn out, is it a successful reboot or another disappointing session? Well, check out this spoiler-free review to find out.
P.S. I probably...
2017-07-0828 min
Film FocusEpisode 33 - Wonder Woman ReviewOn episode 33 of Film Focus, I talk about the latest film from Warner Bros. and DC; Wonder Woman. Now there's been a lot of hype and concern that's been projected onto this film from the day it was announced, and it has also faced an uphill battle with sceptics who were either unimpressed with the previous films in the DCEU or wasn't keen on Gal Gadot as the title character. So, with all that in mind does Wonder Woman succeed as not only the first good DCEU film but also the first female-lead superhero film? Well, check out this spoiler-free...
2017-06-0220 min
Film FocusEpisode 32 - Godzilla (2014) Vs. Kong Skull IslandOn episode 32 of Film Focus, I cover the topic of which film is better; Godzilla (2014) or this year's Kong: Skull Island? After the release of the latest version of King Kong, a lot of people online started to debate which of these films were better and in this episode, I will discuss my views on each film, cover the pros and cons and then ultimately say which is my favourite. I've been wanting to talk about this topic for around 2 months now and because there's a small window of opportunity between film releases I thought I'd bring it up and...
2017-05-1334 min
Film FocusEpisode 31 - Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 ReviewOn episode 31 of Film Focus, I talk about the long-awaited sequel and latest film from Marvel Studios, Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2! So far 2017 has given us some good experiences in the cinema and now we have Guardians Vol. 2, a sequel that has a lot to live up to considering how incredibly fun and surprising the first film was in 2014. The marketing has been super fun and interesting with good choices of music, wonderful visuals and of course Baby Groot! So, is this the sequel fans have been waiting for? Well, check out this spoiler-free review to find out.
P...
2017-04-2918 min
Film FocusEpisode 30 - The Fate of the Furious ReviewOn episode 30 of Film Focus, I talk about the next major film of 2017 and the 8th entry in the Fast and Furious series, The Fate of the Furious. Now I was never a fan of these films until around the 4th film, but Fast Five was where I fell in love with these films and since then they've only gotten more and more fun and ridiculous. So, is this another solid entry in the series? Well, check out this spoiler-free review to find out.
P.S. Here's some minor information:
Trailer discussion for Spider-Man: Homecoming, IT, War For the Planet...
2017-04-1523 min
Film FocusEpisode 29 - Double Review - Power Rangers & Ghost in the ShellOn episode 29 of Film Focus, I'm doing a double film review for Power Rangers & Ghost in the Shell. My anticipation levels for both films weren't all that high, with Power Rangers I was curious as to how they'd adapt the original series but was worried it be too serious and different, and Ghost in the Shell besides the really pretty visuals, the marketing hadn't grabbed me. So how do these films hold up? Well check out the episode to find out.
P.S. Here's the time codes for the specific reviews:
Mini Get Out discussion 01:34
Power Rangers 03:30
Ghost in the...
2017-04-0133 min
Film FocusEpisode 28 - Kong: Skull Island ReviewOn episode 28 of Film Focus, I talk about the next big blockbuster of 2017 in the form of Kong: Skull Island. Now this film has done well to capture the attention of audiences with the marketing and while I liked the first trailer, I wasn't as keen on the subsequent trailers, but as the next reimagining of King Kong before the crossover film with Godzilla in 2020, I was hyped to see what the filmmakers would do with the story, characters and visual effects. So, does the film hold up? Well, check out this spoiler-free review to find out.
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2017-03-1120 min
Film FocusEpisode 27 - Logan Review (Spoiler-Free)On episode 27 of Film Focus, I talk about the first highly anticipated comic book film of 2017, Logan. Now there's been a lot of hype and hope surrounding this film considering the great marketing and interesting interviews with the director and cast about the tone and differences from other superhero films. And so with this being the final appearance of Hugh Jackman as Wolverine, does the film hold up? Well, check out this spoiler-free review to find out.
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2017-03-0319 min
Film FocusEpisode 26 - Double Review: John Wick Chapter 2 & The Lego Batman MovieOn episode 26 of Film Focus, I'm doing a double film review for John Wick: Chapter 2 & The Lego Batman Movie. Like the triple review from episode 24, I saw these films fairly recently and thought it would be best to put both reviews together to save time. So here we have two films that were built off of successful predecessors, one is a sequel and the other is a spin-off, plus there was a lot of hype surrounding both films before their release too. So how do these films hold up? Well, check out the review to find out.
P.S. Here's...
2017-02-2425 min
Film FocusEpisode 25 - Watching Films Together Vs Watching AloneOn episode 25 of Film Focus, I discuss the topic of watching films together vs. watching them alone. This is a subject that has been debated for a little while now and I thought it would make for an interesting episode of the podcast, so the episode will basically cover the pros and cons of each and also cover my own experience too.
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2017-02-1122 min
Film FocusEpisode 24 - Triple Review: Split, XXX: Return of Xander Cage & T2 TrainspottingOn episode 24 of Film Focus, I bring you not one, not two, but three film reviews all in one episode. Since I've watched Split, XXX: Return of Xander Cage and T2 Trainspotting within a fairly short space of each other, I thought it would be an interesting idea to put my thoughts on each film and try a slightly different/condensed style of review and see how that ended up.
So how do these films hold up? Well, check out the review to find out.
P.S. Here's the time codes for the specific reviews:
Split 03:38
XXX: Return of Xander...
2017-01-2824 min
Film FocusEpisode 23 - La La Land ReviewOn episode 23 of Film Focus I talk about the much-talked-about musical of 2016 that got rave reviews out of America last year; La La Land. Now I'm not the biggest fan of musicals, but since I loved Sing Street and there was SO much hype surrounding this film towards the late side of last year, I had to check it out. So how does the film hold up? Well, check out the review to find out.
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2017-01-1418 min
Film FocusEpisode 22 - Assassin's Creed ReviewOn episode 22 of Film Focus, I talk about Assassin's Creed; the most recent video game adaptation based on the popular game series. So it is 2017, and how does one start their new film experience in the cinema? By watching a terrible film, that's how!
Now this film got slaughtered by critics when it was released in late December last year and didn't fare much better when it was finally released in the UK at the start of this year, so I knew it'd be bad, but I had no idea it'd be as terrible as it was. So this review...
2017-01-1426 min
Film FocusEpisode 21 - Top 10 Films of 2016On episode 21 of Film Focus, I look back my favourite films of 2016 and not only cover my top 10 but also briefly cover the films that were also really great but didn't quite make the list. Now I know some of the choices will be a little controversial, but this is my personal list from my perspective, so don't hate. If you want to discuss it further then feel free to but do so in a civilised manner, thank you.
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2016-12-3040 min
Film FocusEpisode 20 - Rogue One: A Star Wars Story ReviewOn episode 20 of Film Focus I talk about the long-awaited spin-off/prequel film; Rogue One: A Star Wars Story. This long-awaited film has been one of the most talked about films of 2016 from its placement in the Star Wars film timeline to the endless discussions revolving the reshoots, there was a lot riding on this film as the first experimental deviation from the regular Star Wars formula. So how does the film hold up? Well, check out the review to find out.
Oh and just so you know there will be spoilers at the end of the episode if you...
2016-12-1744 min
Film FocusEpisode 19 - Doctor Strange ReviewOn episode 19 of Film Focus, I talk about the 14th comic book film from Marvel Studios in the form of Doctor Strange. Now I 've had a lot of hope for this film considering how good the source material is and the talent that was involved in putting this film together. So after watching the film three times, I'm finally ready to pass judgement! :D
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2016-11-0528 min
Film FocusEpisode 18 - Favourite Music in FilmOn episode 18 of Film Focus, I decided to focus on the use of music in film and discuss some of my favourite uses in certain films I've seen over the years. Since there are a lot of films to choose from I selected a few from different periods which had a lot of fun, interesting and emotional significance. Now there's a lot more choices I didn't get to include especially with the Quentin Tarantino films too, however, I decided to keep things to a reasonable length and I may come back to this topic in a future episode.
Theme music...
2016-09-2433 min
Film FocusEpisode 17 - Blair Witch ReviewOn episode 17 of Film Focus, I talk about the unexpected sequel of 2016, Blair Witch. Now I had no intention of watching this film considering that it is a horror film and I am the biggest coward ever, however, since I'd seen the majority of films at my local cinema I decided to throw caution to the wind and give this film a go. So how did the film turn out? Well, have a listen and hear for yourselves! :D
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2016-09-1818 min
Film FocusEpisode 16 - Sausage Party ReviewOn episode 16 of Film Focus, I talk about Sausage Party. Now, this is a film I've heard a lot about prior to and after it's release and while the initial trailers didn't wow me, as a man of animation I was curious. So how did the film turn out? Well, have a listen and hear for yourselves! :D
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2016-09-0621 min
Film FocusEpisode 15 - Is It Too Late For A Black Widow Film?On episode 15 of Film Focus, I discuss the much-talked-about potential Black Widow solo film. Even though she has yet to get a film of her own, the Black Widow character from the Marvel Studios series of films has resonated with a lot of people and has made some question why the character hasn't gotten a film of her own especially after her great responses in The Avengers and Captain America: The Winer Soldier. So I thought it'd be interesting to dive into this topic and give my thoughts on the character, where the hype came from why she should get...
2016-08-2633 min
Film FocusEpisode 14 - The 2016 Summer Movie Season - Has It Been A Disappointment?On episode 14 of Film Focus, I talk about the films released during the summer season and determine whether this year's batch of films, on the whole, were good or not. Even though the summer's not yet over, I've seen a lot of people online talk about how 2016's summer films are horrible when compared to previous years, and while I've enjoyed a good few films this year but not so many in the summer, so I thought that a topic surrounding the disappointing nature of 2016's summer movies be worth talking about. Now bear in mind, these views are just...
2016-08-1933 min
Film FocusEpisode 13 - Suicide Squad Review (No Spoilers)On episode 13 of Film Focus I get a review one of my most anticipated films of 2016; Suicide Squad. Now I've been looking forward to this film's release since the first trailer at got leaked online at SDCC and with the director, cast and marketing, I was convinced that this film would be the best thing ever. So how was the film? Well listen on and found out in this spoiler-free review!
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2016-08-0523 min
Film FocusEpisode 12 - Jason Bourne ReviewOn episode 12 of Film Focus I finally, FINALLY get around to reviewing the fourth film in the Bourne series (because no one counts Bourne Legacy); Jason Bourne. It's been almost 10 years since The Bourne Ultimatum and the landscape of films and the world has changed a lot, and you have to wonder if the Bourne franchise can still be relevant, but with the combination of Paul Greengrass and Matt Damon, you have to have hope right? So how was the film? Well listen on and found out in this spoiler-free review!
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2016-07-2918 min
Film FocusEpisode 11 - Star Trek Beyond ReviewOn episode 11 of Film Focus I finally get around to reviewing the third film in the new set of Star Trek films; Star Trek Beyond. Now, this is the first film in this rebooted franchise to feature Justin Lin in the director's seat and to have Simon Pegg in the writing position too, and while the trailers have been serviceable, the early buzz for the film from critics gave me hope. So how was the film? Well listen on and found out in this spoiler-free review!
P.S. There were some audio issues that I couldn't work around, for some...
2016-07-2222 min
Film FocusEpisode 10 - The Legend Of Tarzan ReviewOn episode 10 of Film Focus, I review The Legend of Tarzan! I can't say I've been the biggest fan of the Tarzan franchise, however, with the talent involved from director David Yates to the cast including Alexander Skarsgard, Christoph Waltz, Margot Robbie and Samuel L. Jackson I was definitely curious to see how the film would turn out. So how does this film fare? Well check out this spoiler-free review and find out.
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2016-07-1421 min
Film FocusEpisode 9 - Hopes & Fears For The Sonic Live Action MovieOn episode 9 of Film Focus, I discuss my hopes and fears for the upcoming 2018 Sonic the Hedgehog film. Even though the major announcement of Sonic's jump to the big screen was made back in 2014, there hasn't been any major talk about it since, and since the very concept of it being a live-action/CGI hybrid just troubles me to the core, I thought it'd be an interesting topic to bring up for the podcast.
P.S. During the portion of the episode I made a verbal mistake about Sonic Underground saying that Sonic had brothers, instead of saying siblings as...
2016-07-0828 min
Film FocusEpisode 8 - Jason Bourne TrilogyOn episode 8 of Film Focus, I take a look at the Matt Damon series of Bourne films. With the release of Jason Bourne coming to cinemas in just under a month I thought it'd be interesting to discuss the first three films and give you my opinions on why this trilogy is so enjoyable and important.
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2016-07-0231 min
Film FocusEpisode 7 - Anticipation Vs Payoff In FilmOn episode 7 of Film Focus, rather than doing another review I decided to I take a look at the anticipation versus the payoff of films and discuss the pros and cons of each, and also give my own accounts of films that I've experienced with both. I thought this would be an interesting subject to discuss and hopefully, you'll enjoy the change of pace from the regular reviews.
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2016-06-2530 min
Film FocusEpisode 6 - TMNT Out Of The Shadows ReviewOn episode 6 of Film Focus, I review Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows. So I enjoyed the 2014 Ninja Turtles film but there was definitely room for improvement, so when the marketing for Out of the Shadows started coming out I was so hyped. With the return of some of fan favourite characters and a tone similar to the old 1980's cartoon, how could it go wrong? So how does this film fare? Well check out this spoiler-free review and find out.
Theme music is "Pulse Rock" by Kevin MacLeod which can be found at https://incompetech.com/
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2016-06-1518 min
Film FocusEpisode 5 - Warcraft ReviewOn episode 5 of Film Focus, I review the latest video game film, Warcraft. With this being the first video game film adaptation in a while there's a lot of expectations for to be not only a solid fantasy film but also be the film to break the trend of bad video game films. So how does this film fare? Well check out this spoiler-free review and find out.
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2016-06-0816 min
Film FocusEpisode 4 - X-Men Apocalypse ReviewOn episode 4 of Film Focus, I'm finally getting around to talking about X-Men: Apocalypse. With this film being the 9th entry in the X-Men films series and having a mixed reception, I am now ready to throw my opinion into the mix. This review is primarily spoiler free, however, there is a section towards the end where I do talk spoilers for those who have seen the film already.
Don't listen past 20:12 as it is spoiler territory!
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2016-05-3128 min