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Name That Film!
I am usually pretty good at investigating and finding obscure films and TV shows from my childhood.
But this one eludes me.
I can find no reference to it anywhere.
I dont know the title but I have vivid images of this possible film/teleplay in mind.
A small boy somehow finds himself on a desert island.
He meets many different characters.
There is a friendly old, perhaps blind man building or maintaining a model city that resembles New York.
I think the ending involves the greedy businessman attempting to steal gold from within the rocket.
However, he is trapped on-board as the rocket takes off for space.
yo help me find it, or at least tell me it was just all a dream.
Many thanks,
Dominic McGee
Simon writes:It was all a dream, but a pretty amazing one.
Simon writes, on further reflection:Ive no idea, as you might have guessed.
Theyre appreciated, but you dont want our ego inflating any further.
It explains why we join this letter mid-sentence] …
I just really hate the kind of stereotypical action film, i.e.
Old White Guys and Explosions.
Do you know what Id really, REALLY love to see?
An action film with a mainly female cast.
stuff just good old fashioned ass-kicking ladies.
And (dun dun daaah!)
my question is, are there already any films out there, aside fromSucker Punchthat I am missing?
And, to be honest, more importantly, do you agree or disagree?
Thanks very much, keep up the good work!
Beth(aged 18)
Simon writes:Youre asking us if we agree to hate Jason Statham movies?
Im afraid thats not going to happen, Beth.
However, a few things.
Firstly, the direct to video work of Cynthia Rothrock might not be a bad place to start.
Steven SoderberghsHaywirehas its moments.
Secondly, a point of pedantry: Id argue that the firstDie Hardmovie isnt an action film.
One other thing: dont rule out all action movies with old white guys and explosions.
Dig back further, and there are some absolute corkers out there.
Each of those is immeasurably better thanTaken 2.
Write back and let us know how you get on!
Ryan writes:How about Luc BessonsLa Femme Nikita?
Spoilers
Hello!
[Nice words redacted, but appreciated].
Do you feel as if youre sacrificing a greater movie experience by knowing and posting more beforehand?
Or does it not feel that spoiled to you?
Are you still able to enjoy the product as a proper fan?
I remember an Empire article on it from many years ago and just wondered what it was nowadays.
This is usually a percentage of the box office takings on the film.
Its only mildly cheating, as theres no fixed answer.
Furthermore, it varies from country to country too.
Fight Fight Fight!
I was just wondering what your favourite fight scene from a film is?
And your favourite Statham fight (assuming the answer wont be anything fromTransporter 3!)
Cheers!Jake
Ryan writes:My favourite fight scene changes constantly.
The corridor fight scene fromOldboyis a cracker, largely because its so beautifully shot.
Its superbly well choreographed, inventive and very funny.
Whod have thought a barrel full of oil could come in so handy?
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