Tag Archives: Guillermo del Toro

Big Screen – this week’s top 10 at the cinema…

Posted on 1 March 2013 by Dean & Ellen

Wreck-It Ralph Out of the game… Disney’s latest animation, which follows the misadventures of an arcade game villain as he bids to become a hero, features the voices of John C. Reilly, Sarah Silverman and Jane Lynch. If you can … Continue reading →

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Pete’s Peek | Ray Harryhausen: Special Effects Titan – a fitting tribute to one of cinema’s leading pioneers

Posted on 7 November 2012 by peter

The life and career of the influential special-effects guru Ray Harryhausen receives a fitting tribute in a new documentary, which gets a limited UK cinema release this week, kicking off with a special Q&A at The Gate Picturehouse in London … Continue reading →

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Pete’s Peek | Get ready to hide under the duvet as Don’t Be Afraid of the Dark comes home

Posted on 19 February 2012 by peter

Don’t Be Afraid Of the Dark, from the pen of fantasy favourite Guillermo del Toro, should have been called Don’t Look Under the Duvet or The Girl Who Cried ‘Bedbugs!’ as it’s about some nasty miniature menaces chasing a withdrawn … Continue reading →

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Pete’s Peek | Joe Dante returns to the Twilight Zone with The Hole

Posted on 12 January 2011 by peter

When anybody mentions Joe Dante’s name to me, my youth flashes before my eyes as Piranha, The Howling, Gremlins (true classics of their genres) and Twilight Zone: The Movie all came out when I was in college studying film. Being … Continue reading →

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Couch Potato Pickings | Cronos, and an essential office tool

Posted on 22 October 2010 by Beth Williams

You need to a flashplayer enabled browser to view this YouTube video The horror movie Cronos – a dark and moody tale from Guillermo del Toro – is  a stylish spin on the vampire/eternal life theme. At the centre of … Continue reading →

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News Hound | Wall Street 2 trailer is out and I Love You Phillip Morris is finally given UK release date

Posted on 29 January 2010 by Adele Craciun

Movie Talk sniffs around the back alleys of the internet to bring you the latest showbiz news – because we love to play fetch… Hold on to your stocks and shares – Gordon Gekko is back! Yes, the teaser trailer … Continue reading →

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News Muse – 3D is the new HD

Posted on 4 September 2009 by Adele Craciun

If you’re a fan of TV spy comedy Chuck, you probably caught the special 3D episode that aired on Virgin1 on 25 August. And if you liked it, you’ll be pleased to know that it’s not over yet! You need … Continue reading →

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News Hound | 6 March 2009

Posted on 4 March 2009 by Adele Craciun

Movie Talk sniffs around the back alleys of the internet to bring you the juiciest showbiz news – so you don’t have to get your paws dirty… Barbara Broccoli has asked Danny Boyle to direct the next Bond film. According … Continue reading →

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Competition | Chance to win tie-in books for Hellboy II: The Golden Army

Posted on 8 December 2008 by Jason Best

Cult comic-book hero Hellboy faces the fight of his life when an elf prince breaks the ancient truce between the creatures of the underworld and humankind in Hellboy II: The Golden Army, the splendid sequel to Guillermo Del Toro’s 2004 … Continue reading →

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Couch Potato Pickings – Pan’s Labyrinth

Posted on 28 September 2008 by Beth Williams

I’ve not yet spoken to anyone who didn’t enjoy

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