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Movie news, reviews & interviews from Rotten Tomatoes approved critic & commentator Niall Browne. Home of the Movies In Focus podcast. www.moviesinfocus.com

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Movies In Focus @moviesinfocus.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
An excellent Ed Wood double-bill courtesy of the BFI. Looking forward to digging into both of these releases.
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Movies In Focus @moviesinfocus.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
Alejandro G Iñárritu's Digger: a bold, expensive arthouse movie sold as a studio comedy. Tom Cruise fully commits to his role & holds the screen with gusto. The offbeat tone will alienate many & it doesn't quite pull off every aspect, but it should be commended for its brashness.
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Movies In Focus @moviesinfocus.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
Mark Vanselow - Liam Neeson's longtime stunt double turned director joins podcast #118 to talk about their new movie - THE MONGOOSE - which plays like a 21st Century take on a Smokey & the Bandit style chase flick. Listen below or where you get podcasts. www.moviesinfocus.com/podcast-epis...
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Podcast Episode 118: Stuntman Turned Director Mark Vanselow On Working With Liam Neeson On THE MONGOOSE
Mark Vanselow, Liam Neeson’s long time stunt double joins this episode of the Movies In Focus podcast to talk about his feature directorial debut, The Mongoose. The high octane thriller sees Neeson…
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Movies In Focus @moviesinfocus.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
I spoke with director Jonathan Mostow about his career. It was great to hear some fascinating stories about the making of films like Breakdown, Terminator 3: Rise of The Machines & U-571. You'll be able to listen soon on an upcoming episode of the Movies In Focus podcast!
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Movies In Focus @moviesinfocus.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
It's Sunday. Chill & relax with the latest episode of the Movies In Focus podcast where I talk to Ian Ogilvy (The Saint!) about his new film Knightfall, working with horror icons Vincent Price & Boris Karloff & more! Listen below or where you get podcasts. www.moviesinfocus.com/podcast-epis...
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Podcast Episode 116: Ian Ogilvy Talks About His Iconic Career & New Film KNIGHTFALL
Ian Ogilvy is an actor who has entertained generations, having starred in a plethora of roles across film and television. He’s worked alongside iconic stars like Boris Karloff and Vincent Price in…
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Movies In Focus @moviesinfocus.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
Director Adam Rifkin & James Paxton join Movies In Focus podcast episode #115 to talk about their new comedy-western Last Train To Fortune. It was a real pleasure talking to these gents about the film. Listen below or wherever you get your podcasts. www.moviesinfocus.com/podcast-epis...
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Movies In Focus @moviesinfocus.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
One of my early TV memories is watching Ian Ogilvy in The Return Of The Saint. It blows my mind that I just talked to him about his new film Knightfall. We also chatted about him working with horror icons Boris Karloff & Vincent Price. Listen soon on the Movies In Focus podcast!
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Movies In Focus @moviesinfocus.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
Nicolas Cage is going full-blown 007, reteaming with Con Air director Simon West in WWII adventure Fortitude - and he appears to be having a lot of fun. This looks to have an interesting cast, curious premise and a good tone. I'm sold - bring it on. www.youtube.com/watch?v=u84e...
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FORTITUDE | Official Trailer | Simon Afram Productions
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Movies In Focus @moviesinfocus.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
Oscar-winning director Kevin Macdonald joins podcast #114 to discuss his new film The Runner starring Gal Gadot. We also get into talking about his brilliant 2009 thriller State of Play starring Russell Crowe. Listen below or where you get your podcasts. www.moviesinfocus.com/podcast-epis...
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Podcast Episode 114: Oscar-Winning Director Kevin Macdonald On Real Time Thriller THE RUNNER
Academy Award-winning filmmaker Kevin Macdonald joins this episode of the Movies In Focus podcast to talk about his latest film, The Runner starring Gal Gadot and Damien Lewis. The Runner is a tense…
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Movies In Focus @moviesinfocus.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
The best Days Of Thunder anecdote you'll read all week.
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Movies In Focus @moviesinfocus.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
Martin Campbell's The Mask Of Zorro: a thoroughly entertaining swashbuckler. It's an energetic action romp with a winning central trifecta: Antonio Banderas, Anthony Hopkins & Catherine Zeta-Jones. The action is well staged & the comedy onpoint. As good as this type of film gets!
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Movies In Focus @moviesinfocus.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
I just chatted with Oscar-winning director Kevin Macdonald about his new film, The Runner starring Gal Gadot. Of course, I also had to ask him about his excellent political thriller, State Of Play. Check out our talk soon on the next episode of the Movies In Focus podcast!
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Movies In Focus @moviesinfocus.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
Tim Curry dead at the age of 80. First-rate character actor with standout performances in everything from The Rocky Horror Picture Show, Clue, Legend, It, Home Alone 2, Muppet Treasure Island, Tales From The Crypt & much more. An excellent actor who always delivered a great turn.
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Movies In Focus @moviesinfocus.bsky.social · 21/08/2026
Filmmaker Robert Gamperl joins podcast episode 113 to discuss his enigmatic western shorts Darlin & Stubborn. This gives insight into the world of low budget film & the precise nature of short filmmaking. Listen via the below link or on podcast platforms. www.moviesinfocus.com/podcast-epis...
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Podcast Episode 113: Filmmaker Robert Gamperl On Making Short Films & The Western Genre
Filmmaker Robert Gamperl joins this episode of the Movies In Focus podcast to talk about his enigmatic western short films, Darlin and Stubborn. A former football player (or soccer player…
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The Scores Are Not Enough @thescoresnotenough.bsky.social · 13/08/2026
A little over 37 years ago, Tim Burton’s #Batman hit the silver screens. But how does Danny Elfman’s score measure up today? Join Niall Browne of @moviesinfocus.bsky.social and I to find out! shows.acast.com/672f4a5861e4...
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Movies In Focus @moviesinfocus.bsky.social · 11/08/2026
Phantasm star Reggie Bannister dead at the age of 80. He was the heart of the horror franchise.
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Movies In Focus @moviesinfocus.bsky.social · 10/08/2026
The mighty Antonio Banderas is 66 years old today. Here's that time we met in London where we discussed Paella. Really.
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Movies In Focus @moviesinfocus.bsky.social · 08/08/2026
Dustin Hoffman is 89 today. My first ever junket was for Mr. Magorium's Wonder Emporium. He pointed at me in the packed screening room & said how he thought I looked like the film's director. Had a chat with him after. He was drinking a Bloody Mary - before noon. Cool guy.
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Movies In Focus @moviesinfocus.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
When it comes to brutally honest documentaries on troubled films, @davidkittredge.bsky.social's Boorman & The Devil ranks high. Insightful & entertaining with enough inside gossip & behind the scenes machinations to keep film fans captivated. Read my ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ review www.moviesinfocus.com/review-boorm...
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Review: BOORMAN AND THE DEVIL - A Fascinating Look At A Cinematic Folly
Few films have the reputation of being as bad and ill-judged as John Boorman’s Exorcist II: The Heretic. The follow-up to William Friedkin’s massively successful The Exorcist, the film is notorious…
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The Scores Are Not Enough @thescoresnotenough.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
Out now, wherever you get your podcasts! With special guest Niall Browne of @moviesinfocus.bsky.social shows.acast.com/672f4a5861e4...
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Movies In Focus @moviesinfocus.bsky.social · 31/07/2026
Podcast #111. I’m joined by singer-songwriter Sean Rowe. I’ve been a fan since I heard his music on Travis Mills’ Frontier Crucible. He talks writing & recording songs, storytelling & performing live on stage. Listen below or wherever you get podcasts. www.moviesinfocus.com/podcast-epis...
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Podcast Episode 111: Sean Rowe On Music, Songwriting & FRONTIER CRUCIBLE
Singer-songwriter Sean Rowe joins this 111th episode of the Movies In Focus podcast. Rowe wrote the songs on the soundtrack to Travis Mills’ excellent 2025 western, Frontier Crucible – and these…
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Movies In Focus @moviesinfocus.bsky.social · 29/07/2026
Is Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey a monumental cinematic blunder or is it one of the great filmic feats of our time? Read the Movies In Focus review below and find out which. There's a lot to unpack, so get ready to dive in... www.moviesinfocus.com/review-its-c...
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Review: It’s Controversial - But Is Christopher Nolan’s THE ODYSSEY A Good Movie?
Way back when it was first announced in 2024, I don’t think anyone would have believed that Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey would have been the most controversial film of 2026. However…
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Movies In Focus @moviesinfocus.bsky.social · 27/07/2026
Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey: a suitably epic big budget adventure with some impressive set pieces. There's a lot of bombast, but this actually works best in the smaller moments. Nolan's tricks with time help stop things being too episodic. Not flawless, but still impressive.
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Movies In Focus @moviesinfocus.bsky.social · 24/07/2026
William Friedkin’s To Live And Die In L.A. is a cinematic shot to the face from the 1980s. If you think you’re getting Beverly Hills Cop, then you’ve got another thing coming. Read my review of @arrowvideo.bsky.social's excellent new 4K UHD release... www.moviesinfocus.com/review-willa...
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Review: Willam Friedkin’s ’80s Noir TO LIVE AND DIE IN L.A. Gets A Great 4K UHD Release From Arrow Films
In an era of slick and commercial Hollywood thrillers, few films came as subversive as William Friedkin’s To Live And Die In L.A.. Friedkin’s modern noir is a cinematic shot to the face…
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Movies In Focus @moviesinfocus.bsky.social · 23/07/2026
Apropos of nothing - here's a random photograph that I took of Christopher Nolan at the European premiere of The Dark Knight Rises in London.
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Movies In Focus @moviesinfocus.bsky.social · 23/07/2026
Joel Schumacher’s Falling Down is as relevant & incendiary today as it was when it was released back in 1993. @arrowvideo.bsky.social treats Schumacher’s Falling Down with the respect it deserves with this exquisite 4K UHD release. Read my thoughts below... www.moviesinfocus.com/review-pick-...
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Review: Pick Up Arrow Films’ 4K UHD Release of Joel Schumacher’s FALLING DOWN
Joel Schumacher’s Falling Down is a film which manages to be as relevant and incendiary today as it was when it was first released back in 1993. It sees Michael Douglas play a man at breaking point…
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Movies In Focus @moviesinfocus.bsky.social · 21/07/2026
Wolfgang Petersen's Poseidon: an energetic big budget disaster movie. Josh Lucas & Kurt Russell lead an impressive cast. This delivers on spectacle, but scrimps on characterisation. It's not perfect, but it delivers enough thrills & action to entertain for ninety minutes or so.
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Movies In Focus @moviesinfocus.bsky.social · 13/07/2026
Sam Neill has died at the age of 78. He had countless film & TV roles across all genres & always added gravitas & charm to every performance. Roles included Jurassic Park, Possession, The Piano, Event Horizon, In The Mouth Of Madness, Dead Calm & Reilly, Ace Of Spies. Sad news.
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Movies In Focus @moviesinfocus.bsky.social · 11/07/2026
Jonathan Mostow‘s Breakdown: a nightmarish suspense thriller. Kurt Russell excels as the desperate everyman battling country hicks (led by J.T. Walsh) who have taken his wife (Kathleen Quinlan). Mostow has a knack for building tension & strong action. Real edge of seat stuff.
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Movies In Focus @moviesinfocus.bsky.social · 28/06/2026
Once upon a time you used to form your own opinion of a film after you watched it - and you weren't bombarded with a million think pieces in advance of its release. Or after the release for that matter. Also, box office performance isn't indicative of a film's quality.
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Movies In Focus @moviesinfocus.bsky.social · 27/06/2026
It's Saturday. Why not have scrambled eggs for breakfast the way that Ian Fleming would - in the style of James Bond.
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Movies In Focus @moviesinfocus.bsky.social · 26/06/2026
Podcast #109. Another fun episode for me. I talked to Gregg Henry (Payback, Body Double, Guardians The Galaxy) about his new film ABOVE THE LINE. I've admired him for years, so it was great chatting with him. Listen below or wherever you get podcasts. www.moviesinfocus.com/podcast-epis...
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Podcast Episode 109: Gregg Henry On ABOVE THE LINE, Hollywood & Brian De Palma
Over the course of the last half century, Gregg Henry has become one of the most prolific – and one of the best character actors around. A man who has notched-up seven guest-starring roles in Murder…
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Movies In Focus @moviesinfocus.bsky.social · 24/06/2026
Podcast Episode #108. I was thrilled to have Tyler Shields join this episode to talk about how Chapter 51 was made, the choices which help make it so visually fascinating, film in general, camera lenses & more! Listen below or wherever you get podcasts: www.moviesinfocus.com/podcast-epis...
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Movies In Focus @moviesinfocus.bsky.social · 18/06/2026
I've been a fan of Gregg Henry's work for years. It was a pleasure to get to talk to him for the Movies In Focus podcast. I even asked him about the new Brian De Palma film! Coming soon...
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Movies In Focus @moviesinfocus.bsky.social · 18/06/2026
Jim Clark's 1974 horror, Madhouse brings together two Masters of the Macabre. Not only do you get Vincent Price in the lead role, but you also get support from Peter Cushing. Eureka Entertainment gives the cult curio a great blu-ray release. Read my review... www.moviesinfocus.com/review-vince...
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Review: Vincent Price & Peter Cushing Enter The MADHOUSE
Madhouse brings together two of the most well known Masters of the Macabre. Not only do you get the mighty Vincent Price in the lead role, but you also get able support from the great Peter Cushing.
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Movies In Focus @moviesinfocus.bsky.social · 17/06/2026
Podcast #106. Filmmaker Jordan Ruttert joins the podcast to talk about the first episode in a proposed independent TV series, The Reverb - which is premiering at the Dances With Films festival on June 27th. Listen below or wherever you get your podcasts. www.moviesinfocus.com/podcast-epis...
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Podcast Episode 106: Jordan Ruttert Discusses Murder Mystery THE REVERB
Filmmaker Jordan Ruttert joins the Movies In Focus podcast to talk about the first episode in a proposed independent TV series, The Reverb, which is premiering at the Dances With Films festival on…
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Movies In Focus @moviesinfocus.bsky.social · 17/06/2026
Podcast Episode 105: Director Jay Silverman discusses his new film YALE - which hits Dances with Films festival on June 18. A smart pic that feels like it was lifted from the '90s – I mean that in a good way. Listen below or wherever you get podcasts: www.moviesinfocus.com/podcast-epis...
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Podcast Episode 105: Jay Silverman Talks About His New Indie Comedy YALE
Director-producer Jay Silverman joins this episode of the Movies In Focus podcast to discuss his new film Yale. The comedy-drama launches at the Dances With Films film festival on June 18th and it’s a...
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Movies In Focus @moviesinfocus.bsky.social · 15/06/2026
Daniel Roher's Tuner: expertly crafted thriller with a nice balance of humour & drama. Leo Woodall makes for a great lead, while Dustin Hoffman heads-up a good supporting cast. This classiclly styled piece has notes of John McTiernan's The Thomas Crown Affair. Highly recommended.
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Milton Lawson @citizenmilton.com · 12/06/2026
Since we're ranking Spielberg films, here's my incomplete ranking, using the Key & Peele format
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Movies In Focus @moviesinfocus.bsky.social · 14/06/2026
Steven Spielberg's Minority Report - the '40s noir elements stand out. The precog names Arthur (Conan Doyle), Dashiell (Hammett), Agatha (Christie). Colin Farrell's double-breasted suits. The greenhouse sequence echoes Hawks' The Big Sleep. Kaminski's almost B&W photography.
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Movies In Focus @moviesinfocus.bsky.social · 12/06/2026
Robinson Crusoe On Mars might be pulp sci-fi, but it’s played incredibly straight. The Techniscope visuals & bright sound-stage sets are reminiscent of Star Trek, while there’s more than a touch of that other seminal ‘60s sci-fi TV series, Lost In Space. Excellent entertainment!
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No Time To Dan @danburden1138.bsky.social · 10/06/2026
He probably did it for a load of money. And lost so much credibility. And you can say he's got credibility to burn and lose, which is true. But maybe there's a lesson. Don't sell your literal artistic soul to an AI start-up for some extra walking around money.
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Movies In Focus @moviesinfocus.bsky.social · 10/06/2026
Now, I normally don't like found-footage horror movies (with a few exceptions), but The Borderlands is the real deal. The character moments feel real & the scares deliver the goods. I recommend you give it a go!
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Movies In Focus @moviesinfocus.bsky.social · 08/06/2026
Podcast episode #104. David Morse & director Joseph T. Walker talk about their new film Broken Land. Morse also brought up Richard Donner’s Inside Moves & I was able to tell him how much I admire that film. Listen below or wherever you get podcasts. www.moviesinfocus.com/podcast-epis...
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Podcast Episode 104: David Morse & Joseph T. Walker Talk About BROKEN LAND
The wonderful David Morse and director Joseph T. Walker join this episode of the Movies In Focus podcast to talk about their new film, Broken Land. An excellent small scale drama, the film sees Morse…
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Movies In Focus @moviesinfocus.bsky.social · 07/06/2026
Respect to Avco Embassy!
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Movies In Focus @moviesinfocus.bsky.social · 05/06/2026
Podcast #103. Horror Icon Barbara Crampton, Desiree Staples & director Sam Fox talk about their energetic short film THE BLUE DIAMOND - its origins, 1980s fashion & how it will become a full length feature! Listen below or wherever you get podcasts! www.moviesinfocus.com/podcast-epis...
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Podcast Episode 103: Horror Icon Barbara Crampton, Desiree Staples & Director Sam Fox Talk THE BLUE DIAMOND
Legendary horror icon, Barbara Crampton (Re-Animator, Chopping Mall, Castle Freak) and Desiree Staples (My Divorce Party), the stars of short film, The Blue Diamond, join this episode of the Movies In...
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Movies In Focus @moviesinfocus.bsky.social · 05/06/2026
The Ginger Snaps trilogy didn't set the box office alight when first released, but the quality resonates – that’s why they still hold up decades later. You’d be howling mad to miss it! Read the review: www.moviesinfocus.com/blu-ray-revi...
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Blu-ray Review: THE GINGER SNAPS TRILOGY Is A Finely Honed Horror Franchise
I remember Ginger Snaps coming out 25 years ago and getting good reviews. For whatever reason, I never engaged with the film, I might have lumped it in with the many post-Scream…
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Movies In Focus @moviesinfocus.bsky.social · 04/06/2026
From the Movies In Focus archives... An original UK VHS of Return Of The Jedi. Yes, I know I didn't rewind this one either!
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Movies In Focus @moviesinfocus.bsky.social · 02/06/2026
I chatted to David Morse about his new film Broken Land. He brought up Richard Donner's Inside Moves - so I got to tell him how much I admired the film - and his performance. One of those actors that makes any role great. Check out the next episode of my podcast for more.
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Movies In Focus @moviesinfocus.bsky.social · 31/05/2026
One of Vincent Price’s legendary collaborations with Roger Corman, The Pit & The Pendulum is a masterclass is how to adapt a short story that isn’t really adaptable. Using Poe’s story as a launching point, Corman creates a tale high on camp & style.
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