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Tag: Idris Elba

review - Luther: The Fallen Sun puts Luther into a James Bond movie, indebted to Skyfall but while keeping Idris Elba in control of the narrative.
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The Fallen Sun Lets Luther Loose in Skyfall

This discussion and review contains spoilers for Luther: The Fallen Sun, the film based on the long-running Luther TV series. There’s something endearingly ...
By Darren MooneyFebruary 27, 2023
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Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty DLC Adds Idris Elba

Almost exactly two years on from the game’s original launch, CD Projekt Red has provided the second teaser trailer for Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom ...
By Damien LawardornDecember 8, 2022
Beast trailer Idris Elba versus lion movie
Movies & TV

Idris Elba Punches a Lion in the Face in First Trailer for Beast

Man versus beast is a trope nearly as old as cinema, but that doesn’t mean it isn’t fun to watch. The next installment ...
By Matthew RazakMay 25, 2022
Idris Elba is a universally beloved actor that Hollywood struggles to cast effectively in films, yet The Suicide Squad understands him.
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Idris Elba Is The Suicide Squad’s Secret Weapon

It seems like a safe assertion that Idris Elba is one of the most beloved actors on the planet. Elba was named the ...
By Darren MooneyAugust 16, 2021
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Movies & TV

Idris Elba Is Knuckles in Sonic the Hedgehog 2

Hot off his starring role as Bloodsport in The Suicide Squad, Idris Elba is joining the cast of Sonic the Hedgehog 2 to ...
By Michael CripeAugust 10, 2021
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Does James Bond Have to Be White?

Obviously, the actors who have played James Bond in the past — Sean Connery, Roger Moore, Pierce Brosnan, Daniel Craig, and more — ...
By Noah BerlatskyDecember 7, 2018
Reviews

Thor – Ragnarok – A Hela Good Time (Insert Groan Here)

Directed by Taika Waititi. Produced by Kevin Feige. Written by Eric Pearson, Craig Kyle, and Christopher Yost. Release date: November 3, 2017. Another ...
By Marter Legacy AuthorNovember 4, 2017
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Star Trek Beyond – Live Long and Prosper

Directed by Justin Lin. Produced by J.J. Abrams, Bryan Burk, and Roberto Orci. Written by Simon Pegg and Doug Jung. Release date: July ...
By Marter Legacy AuthorJuly 23, 2016
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Finding Dory – Just Keep Swimming

Directed by Andrew Stanton. Produced by Lindsey Collins. Written by Andrew Stanton and Victoria Strouse. Release date: June 17, 2016. Apparently a large ...
By Marter Legacy AuthorJune 18, 2016
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The Jungle Book – Barely Necessary (But Great Nonetheless)

Directed by Jon Favreau. Produced by Jon Favreau and Brigham Taylor. Written by Justin Marks. Release date: April 15, 2016. While never my ...
By Marter Legacy AuthorMay 4, 2016
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Zootopia – If Animals Can Overcome Racism and Sexism, Why Can’t We?

Directed by Byron Howard, Rich Moore, and Jared Bush. Produced by Clark Spencer. Written by Jared Bush and Phil Johnston. Release date: March ...
By Marter Legacy AuthorMarch 4, 2016
Reviews

The Gunman – Sean Penn’s Muscles Kill Bad Guys

Directed by Pierre Morel. Produced by Adrián Guerra, Peter McAleese, Andrew Rona, and Joel Silver. Written by Don Macpherson, and Pete Travis. Release ...
By Marter Legacy AuthorMarch 20, 2015
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