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Small Screen – this week’s top ten DVDs…

Skyfall Mission in action… Bond is back in action – and a well-tailored suit – in this Sam Mendes-helmed instalment in the super-spy franchise. This time 007’s loyalty is put to the test as M’s past comes back to haunt … Continue reading

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Pete’s Peek | Sinister – you’ll be keeping the lights on after watching this creeping tale of terror

THE STORY Desperate for another success, true crime writer Ellison (Ethan Hawke) moves his family into the home of his latest story which involves the disappearance of a young girl whose family were found hanging from a tree outside the … Continue reading

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

Taken 2 Hostage situation… This action thriller sequel sees Liam Neeson packing yet more punches as retired CIA operative Bryan Mills, who this time must protect his loved ones during a family holiday in Istanbul. If you can see this, … Continue reading

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Pete’s Peek | Ethan Hawke isn’t the only one getting scared out of their wits in Sinister

‘You’ll want to keep the lights on after watching this creeping tale of terror’ Desperately in need of a best seller, true crime writer Ellison (Ethan Hawke) sensationally moves his wife and kids into the home of his latest subject: … Continue reading

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Film4 FrightFest the 13th | Berberian Sound Studio and Sinister make day four a sensorial delight

Lots to see on day four, including the sensorial sensations Berberian Sound Studio and Sinister, but seeing the restored versions of some Hammer classics and a special presentation The Bride of Frankenstein on a biggish screen was a real treat. … Continue reading

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Win psychological thriller The Woman in the Fifth on DVD

Here’s a twisted and intense love story that will toy with your emotions and pull at your heartstrings.  Starring Ethan Hawke (Training Day, Before Sunset) and Kristin Scott Thomas (The English Patient), The Woman in the Fifth is director Pawel … Continue reading

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Pete’s Peek |The vampire genre gets some new blood with Daybreakers

Back in 1979, there was a cool but flawed modern-day Australian vampire movie called Thirst, in which a secret society of bloodsuckers were trying to take over the world. Now I always wanted a sequel in which the vampires were … Continue reading

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