In life, the only certainties are death, taxes and James Bond sequels. Overall, it’s one hell of a franchise, with the 23 various films being essential viewing for any species of hominid that can walk upright and operate a cellphone. A new film is on the way, and it’s currently being scripted by John Logan, who is pulling solo duties …
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As big a fan as I am when it comes to James Bond films, the recent batch of Daniel Craig flicks as the iconic 007 have been lacing a certain something. While Casino Royale was an action-packed start, it felt too cruel sometimes and Bond was far too surly for my liking, something which continued into Quantum of Solace. Skyfall …
While it might not strictly be movie news, over her at The Movies HQ we love Jack Bauer and his crazy, action-packed and intense series, ’24’, especially considering his small-screen adventures rival any espionage thriller you can name from the big screen. Well, I’ve got some good news for the rest of you 24 fans…Jack’s back! Last Updated: October 4, …
Bond films used to be simple. James Bond would fight a villain with grandiose plans, get the girl, pretend to have a condom and get rid of the sole remaining henchmen before ending the film with a witty chirp that doubled as a verbal PK to the recently deceased. In the more modern era though, times have changed. Daniel Craig …
Looks like directing a Bond movie these days is like a game of pulling the petals off of a flower. Sam Mendes will direct, Sam Mendes will not direct, Sam Mendes will direct…Anyway, it looks like Skyfall director Sam Mendes is indeed back to direct a new installment. And he might even be double-dipping for the next big Bond adventure. …
As a devoted worshipper in the church of Jack Bauer, it was quite disheartening to hear the news that the greatest counter-terrorist agent in the history of everything ever would not be getting his big screen debut. 24, the multiple Emmy award winning drama series, had to scupper its long in development feature film plans due to star Kiefer Sutherland …
It has been 3 years since we’ve last heard the whisper-shout of Jack Bauer, and since then no other TV series has come close to capturing the nerve jangling intensity and over the top technical gibberish of the exploits of the greatest counter terrorism agent that’s ever lived. And then sorta died. And lived again. 24fans, myself included, have been …
Every year in the gaming industry, there is a familiar buzz that starts building …
A spooky European village. Properly scary castle mania. Vampires. Werewolves! The only thing more frightening, is a glimpse at your empty bank account when it comes to deciding whether or not you can grab Resident Evil Village this month. Capcom's successor to its long-running survival-horror franchise is finally out, and if you've read our review then you know the game is a winner on multiple levels.
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