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Ask even the most stalwart fan of Highlander about the progression of a new feature film – a proposed reboot of the core concept and characters – and they’ll likely give you a sigh and knowing look that echoes the fact that the film sequels were a series of...
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After the attack at the Demimonde, Daryl is separated from both Isabelle and Laurent and has to survive in the city sewers as he makes his way back to the other survivors. But the streets above and the sewers below are equally dangerous. Reunited with Isabelle, Daryl works out...
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It looks as if the fourth chapter in the John Wick franchise is starting to be even more star-laden that the previous outings. After martial-artist Mark Dacascos made such an impression in the third film, it’s interesting to see the performers being lined up for the new film to...
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Over the years, the Highlander franchise has produced one of the most passionate and – let’s be honest – patient fandoms around. Despite the genuine love for the original film (starring Christophe Lambert, Clancy Brown and Sean Connery) and the long-running television series (featuring Adrian Paul, Peter Wingfield, Elizabeth...
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For many, the iconic Sir Sean Connery, who passed away on Friday at the age of 90, will always be James Bond. He was the first man to portray Ian Fleming’s 007 on the big screen (in 1962’s Dr. No) and though the role went to a range of...
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Jonathan Melville’s A Kind of Magic shows that important combination of being an invested fan and a good researcher. In some cases the attention to detail will appeal more to a die-hard Highlander fan than a casual cine-buff, but he draws in accounts from stars and day-players and treats...
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An elite group of mercenaries carefully pick the missions they take – judging them by their moral imperatives and the good that can be done in the world. Despite reservations from their leader Andy (Charlize Theron), they meet with an ex-CIA operative named Copley (Chiwetel Ejiofor) and are persuaded to help...
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From time to time, EchoChamber unfortunately has to report on the death of people in the entertainment industry – it is more rare that passing is of someone we know off-screen… I had the pleasure of meeting and sharing a stage with Stan Kirsch several times, mostly due to...