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Film review | The Amazing Spider-Man – Andrew Garfield slips into Spidey’s suit but the action lacks zip

Squeezing into the skin-tight Spider-Man bodysuit vacated by Tobey Maguire, Andrew Garfield does an excellent job as the geeky teenager who turns into a web-slinging superhero in The Amazing Spider-Man, but the action that surrounds him in the latest screen … Continue reading

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The Top Ten Bad Date Movies for Valentine’s Day

Because we adore romance here at Movie Talk, and because we wouldn’t want any of you to make a love-life-threatening faux pas on Valentine’s Day, we’ve compiled a handy top ten list — with the help of some of our … Continue reading

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Couch Potato Pickings | (500) Days of Summer – when did it become such a long season?

(500) Days of Summer sounds like it should be a film about global warming doesn’t it? But, actually it’s a romance.  Summer is the girl who shakes up the world of greeting card writer Tom (Joseph Gordon-Levitt)  – for 500 … Continue reading

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Small Screen – this week’s top ten DVDs…

(500) Days of Summer Heart of the matter… This American rom-com sees a young man (Joseph Gordon-Levitt) fall for a woman (Zooey Deschanel), who doesn’t believe in true love. A Perfect Getaway Holiday from hell… There’s terror in store for … Continue reading

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Small Screen – this week’s top ten DVDs…

(500) Days of Summer Heart of the matter… This American rom-com sees a young man (Joseph Gordon-Levitt) fall for a woman (Zooey Deschanel), who doesn’t believe in true love. If you can see this, then you might need a Flash … Continue reading

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Out on DVD | (500) Days of Summer

Just when I was despairing of Hollywood ever again turning out a fresh and funny romantic comedy, along came (500) Days of Summer to revive my faith in the genre. Director Marc Webb’s self-consciously quirky movie couldn’t be further from … Continue reading

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Big Screen – this week’s top ten at the cinema…

Fame On song… A reinvention of the original 1980 hit film, this musical movie follows a group of talented students at a performing arts school. The Invention of Lying Liar, liar… This comedy, set in a world where everyone can … Continue reading

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Big Screen – this week’s top ten at the cinema…

Fame On song… A reinvention of the original 1980 hit film, this musical movie follows a group of talented students at a performing arts school. If you can see this, then you might need a Flash Player upgrade or you … Continue reading

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Big Screen – this week’s top ten at the cinema…

District 9 Illegal aliens… A bureaucrat’s attempts to relocate a stranded alien species from a refugee camp in Johannesburg go awry in this Peter (Lord of the Rings) Jackson produced sci-fi. If you can see this, then you might need … Continue reading

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Big Screen – this week’s top ten at the cinema…

District 9 Illegal aliens… A bureaucrat’s attempts to relocate a stranded alien species from a refugee camp in Johannesburg go awry in this Peter (Lord of the Rings) Jackson produced sci-fi. If you can see this, then you might need … Continue reading

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