Max Farrow
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A fanatical film-watcher, hill-walker, aspiring author, freelance writer and biscuit connoisseur.
These articles first appeared on Movie Pilot between Jan 2016 and Dec 2017. Follow me on Twitter @Farrow91
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- Top Story - November 2017
Boba Fett's Son & 4 Other Theories About Benicio Del Toro's Character In 'Star Wars: The Last Jedi'Top Story - November 2017
We may have less than a year to go until The Last Jedi hits our theaters, but its plot is as shrouded in secrecy as the dark side itself. Apart from the odd snippet gleaned from promotional material and interviews, we can only speculate about what lies ahead for Rey (Daisy Ridley), Finn (John Boyega) and Poe (Oscar Isaacs).
By Max Farrow7 years ago in Futurism
The Lego Batman Movie: 13 Cameos That Expand The Dark Knight's World
With his spectacular abs, gadgets aplenty and a wave of rave reviews, The Lego Batman Movie is an unequivocal hit. Focused on Will Arnett’s silly (and stubborn) version of the Caped Crusader, The Lego Batman Movie sees Batman tackle a host of super-villains, led by the Joker, voiced by Zach Galifianakis. But beating bad guys isn't the only challenge our daring hero faces — he also must confront the perils of parenthood when he accidentally adopts the young Dick Grayson (Michael Cera). And so, a hilariously madcap deconstruction of Batman — and his place in pop-culture — unfolds!
By Max Farrow7 years ago in Geeks
What Do Corridor Fight Scenes Reveal About The Future Of CGI & Practical Effects In The SFX Industry?
Admit it. At one point or other, we’ve all been caught up in a trend of some sorts, haven’t we? After all, who didn’t download Pokémon Go back in 2016? Everyone wanted to be a part of the action, and even respected celebrities couldn’t wait to get on board with the compulsive game.
By Max Farrow7 years ago in Futurism
Marvel Studios Producer Reveals The 3 Ingredients Of Their Secret Winning Formula
Though Marvel fans still have Guardians of the Galaxy: Vol. 2, Spider-Man: Homecoming, Thor: Ragnarok and Black Panther to look forward to, we are already eyeing next year's release Avengers: Infinity War with great anticipation. It’s not hard to see why! The humongous cast is filled with so many Hollywood darlings, fan-favorite characters and titanic talents, it’s a wonder that the Eye of Agamotto itself isn’t watering!
By Max Farrow7 years ago in Geeks
9 Terrific TV Shows Like Tom Hardy’s ‘Taboo’
“I do know the evil that you do, because I was once part of it” This quote sums up why so many people have fallen in love #TomHardy’s show Taboo. It’s a challenging, bold and unabashedly unique series that follows a decidedly dissolute character through the darkness, dirt and debauchery of Regency Britain.
By Max Farrow7 years ago in Geeks
'Doctor Strange' Sling-Rings Past 'Man of Steel’s Global Box Office Record
Staggered release dates for movies may be irritating for fans, but studio executives are sure to love seeing the ticket sales keep on shooting upwards. Case in point: the ongoing box office success of Doctor Strange. Here in the western hemisphere, we’re soaring towards the home release of the Sorcerer Supreme’s first solo outing, but elsewhere he is still working his magic on the global box office...
By Max Farrow7 years ago in Geeks
The Wit and Wisdom Of The World's Greatest Detective — The 19 Best 'Sherlock' Quotes
Sherlock Holmes: everybody knows him. The wily detective and his faithful friend, Dr John Watson, have pounded the pavements of pop-culture for over a century, and their popularity shows no signs of slowing down.
By Max Farrow7 years ago in Geeks
Taron Egerton Reveals New Details About ‘Kingsman: The Golden Circle’ — Will It Satirize Trump?
We truly have some cracking movies coming out this year, don't we? From Logan’s last outing to the return of the Jedi in December, we’re going to be spoiled rotten at the cinema this year — and #TaronEgerton has just reminded us about another film to look out for. On the promotional trail of his latest movie — the warmly received animated musical Sing — Egerton dropped some tantalizing hints about his next movie, Kingsman: The Golden Circle. From the sounds of it, the Kingsman sequel will have a political edge — and may even take a jab at Donald Trump himself...
By Max Farrow7 years ago in Geeks
'Star Wars Episode 8: The Last Jedi' Theory: Will We See The End Of The Sith And Jedi Orders?
There has been a great disturbance on the internet... the kind of which only Star Wars can cause! As we move at light-speed towards Episode VIII, we’re getting even more details about what to expect from the eagerly awaited installment, and speculation is rife over the highly ominous subtitle: The Last Jedi.
By Max Farrow7 years ago in Futurism
The Nicotine-Patch Highs to The Reichenbach Lows – Ranking Every Episode of BBC’s 'Sherlock'
“The game, Mrs. Hudson, is on!” Benedict Cumberbatch’s Sherlock declared these words back in 2010, yet for now, at least, it seems that the BBC’s critically acclaimed series Sherlock has ended, with the titular detective and John Watson (#MartinFreeman) galloping off into the streets of London. The show has had a stellar run of thirteen episodes, regardless of how divisive it has become in latter installments.
By Max Farrow7 years ago in Geeks
‘Quit Yer Tarkin!’ – ‘Rogue One’s CGI Chief Hits Back at Critics of the CGI Peter Cushing
With news of Episode 8 slowly being drip-fed to us, Star Wars remains omnipresent in our collective consciousness. But as we look forward to horizons new, it seems that we have yet to escape from the controversy over Rogue One’s technological terror...
By Max Farrow7 years ago in Futurism
The Curious Case of Ben Kenobi — Why Does Obi-Wan Age So Quickly?
With the release of the awesome Rogue One: A Star War Story, Lucasfilm is continuing to expand the vast and compelling Star Wars universe. From kyber crystals, to Darth Vader’s injuries and his formidable fortress, we’re getting to learn more and more about the characters and society of our favorite galaxy far, far away.
By Max Farrow7 years ago in Futurism