Posts by George Bateman

Trips to the cinema to see highly anticipated films have undoubtedly got a special place in our hearts. Whether it’s the continuation of our long-running franchise or a fresh entry…

5 MAY – THE SONS OF SAM: A DESCENT INTO DARKNESS  (NETFLIX)    The Son of Sam case grew into a lifelong obsession for journalist Maury Terry, who became convinced that the murders were…

Last night, the 93rd Academy Awards honoured the best films of 2020 and early 2021. It was the first time the Oscars have been held virtually and in-person, due to the ongoing…

Epic Games has plenty of avenues to create profit. The company has developed the Unreal Engine for game creators, has its own game launcher and owns incredibly popular games like Fortnite and Rocket…

Film adaptations of video games are getting better. While the Super Mario Bros. movie of the 90s set the bar incredibly low, films like Detective Pikachu and Sonic the Hedgehog generally pleased fans.   Despite…

The gaming industry has continued to grow from strength to strength during the pandemic. While more traditional platforms have struggled with adapting to pandemic life, games appear to have prospered.…

The Fast & Furious series is the most successful franchise that Universal owns. This is hardly surprising given that each film has been a smash hit at the box office. However, the…

STREAMING NOW – PALM SPRINGS (AMAZON PRIME VIDEO)  Starring Andy Samberg, Cristin Milioti, Peter Gallagher, and J. K. Simmons, it follows two strangers who meet at a Palm Springs wedding only to get stuck in a time loop. They develop a budding romance while living the…