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Star Wars Episode 3.5: The Phantom Cast List

What if Christopher Walken was Han Solo? George Lucas didn't know who he wanted to cast in his left field space opera. Tim Pelan auditions in a galaxy far, far away...

by Tim Pelan

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The Talented Ms Ripley: Survivor, Warrior, Mother

Many heroes have a defining relationship with their antagonist, but none as memorable, shocking, time-, space-, and even body-hopping as that of a certain Warrant Officer and an acid-blooded, piston-jawed xenomorph.

by Tim Pelan

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The Enemy Within – Alien 3

Studio interference is not a new phenomenon. Studio suits have always thought they know better than the creative people they hire. With Alien 3 they went a step too far.

by John Rain

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The Crappening — Highlander 2 : The Quickening

Making a sequel can be a risky business. If the first film was a hit, there will be big expectations. John Rain examines why Highlander 2:The Quickening is the bravest film ever made.

by John Rain

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On The Offensive – Robocop 2

How can a film directed by Irvin Kershner and written by Frank Miller turn out to be one of the most offensive pieces of cinema? John Rain serves the public trust.

by John Rain

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Unsung Heroes: Drew Struzan, The Name Beneath The Poster

In this age of photoshopped banality, it is worth remembering the work of a giant in the movie poster industry, Drew Struzan.

by Tim Pelan

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Little Wonder – A Tribute to Time Bandits

The first in Terry Gilliam's trilogy of dreamers - John Rain explains why it is a classic

by John Rain

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Behind The Bamboo Curtain: Apocalypse Now Revealed

Tim Pelan loves the smell of napalm in the morning.

by Tim Pelan

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Call Me Snake – The Future Noir Of Escape From New York

Tim Pelan gets lost in New York with Snake Plissken

by Tim Pelan

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Not The Royal Wedding

Here at CDX Towers we love a wedding as much as the next movie nut. And to sum up the madness and magic of the big day, here are five choice clips to make you laugh, and maybe fight back a tear or two. 5. The Wedding Sin...

by Tim Pelan

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