James Gunn Recruiting ‘X-Men: First Class’ Director Matthew Vaughn for DCU
James Gunn is creating a new DC Universe, and hopes to surround himself with accomplished superhero film directors. Now we’ve learned that Matthew Vaughn…
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The X-Men Franchise Ranked: No.1 ‘Days of Future Past’ (2014)
#1 in my ranking of the X-Men franchise This is probably the best the X-Men franchise is going to get, especially considering the ensemble approach…
The X-Men Franchise Ranked: No.3 ‘X-Men: First Class’ (2011)
#3 in my ranking of the X-Men franchise Matthew Vaughn has become a personal favorite modern action director. Kick Ass and the Kingsman movies embrace a certain…
The X-Men Franchise Ranked: No.6 ‘X-Men: Apocalypse’ (2016)
#6 in my ranking of the X-Men franchise I have a soft spot for this movie. If it weren’t for one…
The X-Men Franchise Ranked: No.12 ‘Dark Phoenix’ (2019)
#12 in my ranking of the X-Men franchise For the first directorial effort of a long time screenwriter, Simon Kinberg, you’d expect Dark Phoenix to have some…
North of the Wall: Double Feature ‘Centurion’ (2010) & ‘The Eagle’ (2011)
In the 2000’s and early 2010’s, there appeared to be something of an obsession in the movie world with the ancient Roman defensive barrier…
Quentin Tarantino Films Ranked: #7 Inglourious Basterds (2009)
#7 in my Ranking of Quentin Tarantino movies. Inglourious Basterds Official Trailer #1 - Brad Pitt Movie (2009) HDWatch this video on YouTube …
Ranking the Alien Franchise: ‘Alien Covenant’ Ranks #4
#4 in my Ranking of the Alien Franchise. This feels like two movies in one. One is fine, technically proficient, and somewhat effective. The…
It Takes A Village: 10 Films That Will Put You Off Rural Living
My latest piece for The Spectator: As the lock down begins to ease and the Spring and early Summer weather beckons, many will be…
Retro Review: Steven Soderbergh’s Haywire (2011)
Haywire Official Trailer #2 - Steven Soderbergh. Gina Carano Movie (2012) HDWatch this video on YouTube Haywire‘s an atypical film for Steven Soderbergh in…