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In defence of STAR WARS: THE FORCE AWAKENS

Warning: This article has spoilers Unlike the divisive “Star Wars” prequel trilogy, “The Force Awakens” has largely been embraced by fans and critics alike as a return to the glory days of George Lucas’ original trilogy. But

THE BIG SHORT review

There have been several films, both documentary and narrative, that have attempted to explain the 2008 economic crash, but The Big Short is the first to make the material easily digestible, accessible and even fun. Director Adam

Alan Rickman – a tribute

Alan Rickman, who passed away at age 69 on Thursday, 14 January, was oft-quoted as saying, “Talent is an accident of genes — and a responsibility.” Rickman took that responsibility seriously and leaves behind a lasting legacy

David Bowie: Actor

David Bowie was best known for his contributions to music but he was also an accomplished actor. While his list of credits wasn’t huge and his roles were often small, his presence was always welcome. His work

BLACK MASS review

In Black Mass, Johnny Depp sheds the quirkiness that has marked much of his work for the last decade, and creates a deeply disturbing portrait of James “Whitey” Bulger, Boston’s most notorious crime boss… Black Mass focuses

TOP 5 ZOMBIE MOVIES

From the comical to the downright terrifying zombie movies have been entertaining the masses since the 1930s. Some films, however, are more undead than others…   Dawn of the Dead (1978) Dawn of the Dead is the first,