Ip Man 2 (2010) April 28, 2013
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aka Yip Man 2
Chinese martial arts vs British boxing in this jingoistic biopic sequel.
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets: Extended Version (2002/2005) April 23, 2013
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This version of the second Potter film adds 13½ minutes. Good luck spotting them.
Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone: Extended Version (2001/2004) April 22, 2013
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aka Harry Potter and the Bastardised American Title
Beginning a re-watch of the Harry Potter series with this slightly-longer cut of the first film…
Stiff Upper Lips (1998) April 18, 2013
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Gary Sinyor skewers Merchant Ivory with his great big… parody.
Big Trouble in Little China (1986) April 11, 2013
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The ’80s cult classic gets the drabble treatment from an unconvinced me…
The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey (2012) April 4, 2013
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The first third of Peter Jackson’s prequel to The Lord of the Rings met with a mixed reception in cinemas.
Now, as it comes to UK DVD, Blu-ray and on-demand (from Monday), I’m pleased to be able to say I really enjoyed it…
Prometheus (2012) March 29, 2013
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With all the furore this week over the (supposed) behind-the-scenes problems with attempts to launch Prometheus 2, it’s about time I posted my review of last year’s intended franchise-starter…
