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Joe Bloggs About Films

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17:50

The Gray Man

Joe Bloggs About Films ·

2022/09/09

Finally managed to check out the latest release from the Russo Brothers, starring Ryan Gosling, Chris Evans and Ana De Armas; 'The Gray Man'. The film has SO many different locations as well as plenty of action to digest, and excellent performances from its leads. However, it can be a little over facing at times, and the film does feel longer than its runtime, but overall, I enjoyed this action/spy flick. Full thoughts in this episode

15:37

Edge of Tomorrow

Joe Bloggs About Films ·

2022/09/05

After being recommended by so many, I finally caught ‘Edge of Tomorrow’ at the weekend. I am extremely late to the party, however I very much enjoyed this sci fi/action flick starring Tom Cruise and Emily Blunt from 2014 – both putting in some excellent performances, as well as great chemistry between the two of them. The film has a familiar sense with its influences, however, it has something new and refreshing about it – and also feels like you're playing a video game. Catch full thoughts in this

15:32

Samaritan

Joe Bloggs About Films ·

2022/09/02

Sylvester Stallone’s latest film 'Samaritan' finds him playing Joe Smith, a retired superhero known as Samaritan, laying low following a battle many years ago that cost the life of his twin brother, and villain, Nemesis. Stumbling into his life is young starry-eyed Sam Cleary, who still believes in superheroes – and believes Joe is in fact Samaritan. The films tone is a little all over the place, and though there is good chemistry with Stallone’s Joe and Walton’s Sam, everything else is very flat

43:16

Godzilla (2014)

Joe Bloggs About Films ·

2022/08/31

On the back of his excellent work with 'Monsters' in 2010, Gareth Edwards was handed the director’s chair for 'Godzilla'- and what a job he did. This film was one I was extremely excited for, being a big fan of the title character, and I was not disappointed. From the special effects, the score, the performances (in particular Cranston’s), 'Godzilla' became one of my all-time favourites- and one that I’ve wanted to chat about for a while! Catch my full thoughts, as well as a sprinkle of trivia, in

22:01

NOPE

Joe Bloggs About Films ·

2022/08/30

Jordan Peele’s latest release ‘Nope’ seems to be dividing fans and audiences. Having finally checked this out, I came out of the screening super impressed with his take on the sci-fi genre. It is an extremely refreshing and original story that will only get better on each viewing. With excellent imagery, cinematography, performances, and score, ‘Nope’ is definitely one of my favourite releases this year. Full thoughts in this episode

10:47

Where the Crawdads Sing

Joe Bloggs About Films ·

2022/08/10

Based on the 2018 novel of the same name, 'Where the Crawdads Sing' is the story of Kya; an outsider living within the marshes in North Carolina, who finds herself being blamed for the death of a former love interest. The mystery thriller wasn’t as ‘thrillery’ as maybe most would have liked, but I found the story overall surrounding Kya really investing. Excellent performances from Daisy Edgar-Jones and David Straitham, as well as some lovely cinematography at times. Full spoiler free thoughts in

19:06

PREY

Joe Bloggs About Films ·

2022/08/07

Directed by '10 Cloverfield Lane’s' Dan Trachtenberg, 'Prey' brings a very stripped back and simple approach, something that the Predator franchise has desperately needed. The film has that familiarity, but also does things that are completely new and unique making this easily the best Predator film since the original. It is easily in my top 5 films of the year, an absolute triumph. Spoiler free thoughts in this ep

13:07

Bullet Train

Joe Bloggs About Films ·

2022/08/04

Now this was certainly a fun ride for 2022. 'Bullet Train' is up there as best surprise package of the year. With a star-studded cast including Brad Pitt, Sandra Bullock, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Brian Tyree Henry, Joey King and plenty more, the film has a tonne of fantastic action, layered with laugh out loud humour that only enhances the experience of this 2 hour thrill ride. Spoiler free thoughts in this episode

21:36

The Ritual

Joe Bloggs About Films ·

2022/07/31

'The Ritual' was released back in 2017 and was one of the MANY films I frustratingly missed from that year. Based on the novel of the same name, the film centres around 4 friends hiking through Scandinavian woods, where terrifying things start to unfold. The vision from director David Bruckner is excellent, and you can tell he has seen enough horror/thriller films to know how to pay homage, but also, do things differently. Leading the cast is Rafe Spall who puts out a top performance along with a

42:16

Comic-Con 2022

Joe Bloggs About Films ·

2022/07/25

Comic-Con returned over the weekend with a bunch of fantastic announcements! In this episode, I’ll be going over everything that caught my attention - and the releases I’m most excited for. From John Wick 4, The Walking Dead, The Rings of Power and Marvels hefty announcements for Phase 5 and 6 - there is certainly a lot to wet that appetite in the pop culture world!

35:25

DREDD

Joe Bloggs About Films ·

2022/07/21

Judge Dredd returned to the big screen in 2012 with slow-mo, guns and Karl Urban. The film did ok at the box office, however, not enough to ever gain a sequel – which is an absolute travesty. In this episode, I’ll be revisiting and discussing 'Dredd' and pointing out the many things I enjoyed about this film (mostly Karl Urban's chizzled jawline). Spoilers within!

91:30

Stranger Things 4

Joe Bloggs About Films ·

2022/07/15

Stranger Things is one of my all time favourite shows - and so, like many others, I was beyond hyped for the brand new season, wondering what was next for our heroes in Hawkins. The Duffer Brothers have yet again excelled with the story for Season 4; full of horror, twists, stunning visuals and fantastic performances from all – in particular Sadie Sink, who was outstanding this season. In this extended episode, we’ll be going over everything (that I can remember) from Volumes 1 and 2 of this epic

20:12

Thor: Love and Thunder

Joe Bloggs About Films ·

2022/07/08

Thor is back! The 4th instalment helmed by Taika Waititi, following his excellent work with Thor Ragnarök, is very camp, very colourful and has a very good villain.. however, the film overall for me was just way too silly and almost feel they have lost Thor’s identity. Full spoiler free thoughts in this episode

31:19

Obi-Wan Kenobi

Joe Bloggs About Films ·

2022/06/30

After years, we finally have a new story involving Obi-Wan Kenobi! This is something I have been wanting for some time, and overall, I feel Deborah Chow and Disney really have delivered with this show. Having Ewan McGregor back as this titular character is wonderful, and added to the fact Hayden Christensen returned also as Anakin/Vader was fantastic for this story. Catch my full thoughts (with spoilers) in this ep

13:11

Elvis

Joe Bloggs About Films ·

2022/06/27

The latest film from Baz Luhrmann is here as he dives into the life of Elvis Presley. The look of the film is fantastic, as is the performances from Austin Butler and Tom Hanks who easily have Oscar Nominations written all over these performances. Catch full thoughts in this ep

51:24

The Best Minor Characters in 'Friends'

Joe Bloggs About Films ·

2022/06/24

Joined on this episode by my good friend Edward Joe Steel, as we discuss some of our favourite and best minor characters that have appeared in the much loved tv series ‘Friends’

15:42

Lightyear

Joe Bloggs About Films ·

2022/06/20

Buzz Lightyear returns to the big screen in this action packed, sci fi flick. The film is set in the ‘Toy Story’ universe, becoming Andy's favourite movie. Though the film is incredible to look at, with excellent animations and landscapes, the story feels a little flat – though a few exceptions in there! Full thoughts in this ep

31:54

Jurassic World Dominion

Joe Bloggs About Films ·

2022/06/13

The final chapter in the ‘Jurassic Saga’ is here! Filled with a mega cast; old and new, as well as a tonne of dinosaurs, the film goes BIG. However, bigger doesn’t mean better, and I’d be lying if I was to say I wasn’t disappointed with this film and the story as a whole. The dino’s look great – and the amount of dino’s in this film is amazing, but the story falls short for this ‘Endgame’ level finale

36:27

JAWS 2

Joe Bloggs About Films ·

2022/06/10

Revisiting the only good sequel to my all time favourite film in this episode. 'Jaws 2' brought back Roy Scheider, Lorraine Gary and Murray Hamilton from the first, and for the most part, it’s another fun and suspense ride - but as to be expected, doesn’t reach the same heights set by the classic original

17:45

Top Gun: Maverick

Joe Bloggs About Films ·

2022/06/02

After 36 years, 'Top Gun' finally has a sequel – and what a sequel it is. 'Top Gun: Maverick' takes filmmaking to another level, added as well to some excellent performances from Tom Cruise, Miles Teller and Jennifer Connelly - it has it all. Sprinkled with 80s nods and high-end action, it really is a film to be seen on the big screen

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