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The Dark Knight at 10: 10 ways it Introduced a Little Anarchy

Heath Ledger’s Joker, disappearing pencils, Harvey’s lucky coin, love triangles, Batpods and a Caped Crusader having to cross the line. Cinema’s greatest comic book adaptation was released 10 years ago.

Jungle Garb: Star Wars Episode VI – Return of the Jedi

Third, a long, long time ago in a galaxy far, far away… There was a jungle moon… A glimpse at the original Episode VI, its iterations and context in the wake of The Force Awakens glorious boosting of Hollywood’s mightiest space franchise. Black shirt Jedi IF NOTHING...

1966: Invasion Earth 2150 – Movie Daleks at 50

It’s 50 years since the Dalek’s last big screen outing. The 1960s were packed with science-fiction invasions, but this was something else. Riding on the unexpected wave of Dalekmania, the fiendish pepper pots of hate were ascending through pop-culture awareness to immortality. Daleks – Invasion Earth: 2150 A.D. released 50 years ago this month.

Snow Boots: Star Wars Episode V – The Empire Strikes Back

A retrospective of Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back, its iterations and context in the wake of Star Wars: The Force Awakens.

Desert Clothing: Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope

A tale of droids and sand... First, a long, long time ago in a galaxy far, far away… There was a planet of Sand… A glimpse at the original Episode IV, its iterations and context in the wake of The Force Awakens’ glorious boosting of Hollywood’s mightiest space...

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Jungle Garb: Star Wars Episode VI – Return of the Jedi

Jungle Garb: Star Wars Episode VI – Return of the Jedi

Third, a long, long time ago in a galaxy far, far away… There was a jungle moon… A glimpse at the original Episode VI, its iterations and context in the wake of The Force Awakens glorious boosting of Hollywood’s mightiest space franchise. Black shirt Jedi IF NOTHING...

1966: Invasion Earth 2150 – Movie Daleks at 50

1966: Invasion Earth 2150 – Movie Daleks at 50

It’s 50 years since the Dalek’s last big screen outing. The 1960s were packed with science-fiction invasions, but this was something else. Riding on the unexpected wave of Dalekmania, the fiendish pepper pots of hate were ascending through pop-culture awareness to immortality. Daleks – Invasion Earth: 2150 A.D. released 50 years ago this month.

Desert Clothing: Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope

Desert Clothing: Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope

A tale of droids and sand... First, a long, long time ago in a galaxy far, far away… There was a planet of Sand… A glimpse at the original Episode IV, its iterations and context in the wake of The Force Awakens’ glorious boosting of Hollywood’s mightiest space...