The popularity was perfect for Spielberg’s original Indiana Jones trilogy. Starting strong with Raiders of the Lost Ark in 1981, and rounding off respectably with The Last Crusade in ’89. But sadly that remarkable run came to an end in 2008 when the quick whited, whip cracking archaeologist’s return was met with tepid responses for […]
Tag: Action Adventure
Clay VS Classic: Jurassic Park (30th Anniversary)
“God creates dinosaurs. God destroys dinosaurs. God creates man. Man destroys God. Man creates dinosaurs.” – Dr. Ian Malcolm Whether it was the first time the T-Rex enters frame, the first shot of the towering Brontosaurus accompanied by the sensational John Williams score or the hide and seek Velociraptor sequence, there’s plenty that people will […]
Avatar: The Way of Water – Review
It’s been thirteen years since James Cameron first invited us into the world of Pandora, and a lot has happened in that time between. Jake Sully (Sam Worthington) remained in Pandora after protecting its people against his own. He is now the chief of the Omaticaya tribe (I had to google that) with Neytiri (Zoe […]
Clay VS Classic: Avatar (2009)
In 2009, James Cameron’s ambitious sci-fi epic finally saw its release after many years of preparation and fine-tuning and now, with even more time passing, that movie gets its long-awaited sequel. Avatar was rewarded for its technical brilliance not only with Oscars, but with an honour that it obnoxiously refuses to be budged from, by […]
The Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special – Review
When you see the words Holiday Special it’s hard not to be instantly reminded of another of Disney’s acquired products. Star Wars’ baffling, bizarre and very off topic Holiday Special is one that many people wish to forget. Released in ’78 and before Disney bought the rights to its properties but seemingly still want no […]
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