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Radio Silence

Radio Silence, the self-appointed moniker of filmmakers Matt Bettinelli-Olpin, Tyler Gillett, and Chad Villella, have made a mark in horror with hits like V/H/S (2012), Ready or Not (2019), and the two recent Scream films. Now, they present their bonkers vampire flick Abigail . Let’s take a look at some of their trademarks Subverting tropes In most of their work, they infuse sharp humour with legitimately horrific situations, playing against the predictability of traditional tropes. In Ready or Not , for example, the typical helpless final girl is switched out with a self-reliant and capable bad-ass chick, while in Southbound (2015) they lean into nonlinear structures normally found in dramas. Blending genres As mentioned, they reinforce their brand of horror with humour, however, throughout their filmography, they’ve also woven other genres into their stories. In both V/H/S and Devil’s Due (2014) they utilise the found footage subgenre effectively, whereas strong psychological thriller themes can be found elsewhere in their work. Unexpected twists There’s nothing new about plot twists, but Radio Silence have mastered the art, often doubling down to throw several at unsuspecting viewers. Of course, we’re not about to spoil any of their movies for you, but as those who know the Scream franchise understand, their application sometimes differs from the rest. We can’t believe that we’re staring directly at September, as it comes hurtling towards us like a freight train. It brings with it a massive slate of big new releases, led by three absolute doozies starting with Will Smith’s bid for forgiveness, Bad Boys: Ride or Die . Then we’ve got John Krasinski’s wonderful IF coming to all formats, as well as The Watchers , from Ishana Night Shyamalan, daughter of M. Night. On The Radar

Connelly was easily one of the movies that left a lasting impression on me as a kid, the massive and elaborate sets and puppetry to bring the characters to life are still super impressive, and the music by Bowie is

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What’s one of your all-time favourite movies, and why? My favourite movie must be Deadpool , Ryan Reynolds absolutely kills it as the titular character and the crude humour and violence throughout are perfectly balanced with the improv and dark humour, creating such an awesome balance and making for an always entertaining watch even after 30 viewings. What’s one of your all-time favourite TV series, and why? My all-time favourite TV series has to be The Office , I absolutely adore Steve Carell as Michael Scott. The awkwardness of episodes like the dreaded dinner party just make it so entertaining - it’s definitely a show I will watch forever. What have you been watching lately that you’d recommend? Lately, I have been watching The Sopranos for the first time and it is an incredible show. I definitely recommend it to anyone who hasn’t watched it before. It’s incredible!

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What’s the best thing about working at JB? The best part about working for JB is definitely learning about the vast product range that we stock and increasing my knowledge of various product groups, and working with some awesome people. What’s a movie you saw as a child that has left a lasting impression on you? Labyrinth with David Bowie and Jennifer

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movie to use the title “Godfather” as a synonym for a mob boss? Q4 Olivia de Havilland rode the famous horse Trigger in which Technicolor film? Q5 Which silent film directed by Erich von Stroheim had its climax in Death Valley in eastern California? Q6 Which classic Hollywood movie has a pet monkey funeral sequence? Q7 The Thing from Another World became the

star of what long-running TV series? Q8 Name the Roman epic which film producer Alexander Korda began in 1937 but never finished? Q9 In 1960, which actor portrayed WW2 Admiral “Bull” Halsey? Q10 In which 2000 movie did four - far too old - guys get called up to stop a malfunctioning Soviet satellite from crashing to earth?

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The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping Despite the release date for Suzanne Collins’ fifth Hunger Games book, Sunrise on the Reaping , not being until March 2025, Hollywood is already hot on her heels with a film adaptation in production. The projected release date for the movie is November 2026. The story will take place 40 years after the events of The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes , placing it 25 years before the events of the original trilogy, and

Q1 In which movie did former record producer Phil Spector portray a cocaine dealer? Q2 Frank Sinatra played a gambler and drug addict in what film? Q3 What was the first

will elaborate on the story of Haymitch Abernathy as previously referenced in Catching Fire (2013).

JULY 2024 (Issue 237) ANSWERS - A1. Pet Sematary A2. The Fifth Element (1997) A3. Clint Eastwood for both Unforgiven and Million Dollar Baby A4. Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade A5. Hell Drivers (1957) A6. Pocahontas (1995) A7. Charles Foster Kane (Orson Welles) in Citizen Kane A8. For Your Eyes Only A9. Captain Corelli’s Mandolin A10. Winchester 73

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