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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There’s an Amazing Connection Between Spider-Man and 'Ferris Bueller' That You Never Knew Existed!
Following his standout introduction in Captain America: Civil War, #TomHolland’s Spider-Man left everyone wanting more. Certainly, Spider-Man: Homecoming looks set to deliver on that front, and according to Marvel honcho Kevin Feige, Homecoming will be heavily influenced by the thoughtful movies of John Hughes, including Ferris Bueller's Day Off.
By Max Farrow6 years ago in Geeks
'Spider-Man: Homecoming' Snags the Composer of 'Doctor Strange'!
One of the main things that we love about the #MarvelCinematicUniverse is how interconnected it all is, with the constant transference of characters, writers and directors between movies. Though it is beloved, many fans have been disappointed by the lack of memorable music from the franchise; other comparable multi-million dollar franchises like #HarryPotter and #StarWars have much more distinctive sonic palettes.
By Max Farrow6 years ago in Geeks
Just What Exactly is The Joker's Sexuality?
After appearing in comics for over 75 years, the fact still remains that few comic book villains are as iconic as the mysterious Joker. However, fans now live in an age where we like every secret to be explained in detail to us. With that in mind, a few questions about the Joker do present themselves, including which team is the Clown Prince of Crime “batting” for?
By Max Farrow6 years ago in Geeks
Spider-Man Vs The Vulture: Everything You Need to Know About Their Greatest Battles Before 'Spider-Man: Homecoming'
"You fool! Here in the sky we’re in my element! I’ll shake you off — and be rid of you for good!” So says the Vulture in his first encounter with the Amazing Spider-Man way back in the May of 1963. Played by #MichaelKeaton in the upcoming movie Spider-Man: Homecoming, this super-intelligent airborne villain will certainly give #TomHolland’s Spider-Man a run for his money. On in the comics, he's even beaten our hero on several occasions! Together, the Vulture and Spidey have given us some of the most thrilling, devastating, hilarious and, ahem, hawkward battles in comic book history; here are their key battles.
By Max Farrow6 years ago in Geeks
9 of the Most Messed-up Moments in the 'Pirates of the Caribbean' Series
Avast ye landlubbers: Dead Men Tell No Tales / Salazar's Revenge is here! The latest Pirates of the Caribbean movie is set to broadside the box-office and shiver timbers once more, complete with its original core cast, and Paul McCartney thrown in for good measure!
By Max Farrow6 years ago in Geeks
Wait... Ben Affleck Almost Directed 'The Force Awakens'?
So much Star Wars news, so little time... This week has been a great week for fans. It seems that we’re in for a treat where the upcoming Rogue One and Justice League movies are concerned... all of the information that we’ve heard this week is so exciting! We can’t wait for either of them! But in the wake of an explosive interview with HBO, who’d have thought that both franchises could be connected in such a surprising and unexpected way.
By Max Farrow6 years ago in Futurism
Bruce Timm Talks About ‘The Killing Joke’ Movie, Revealing That It Features an All-New Torture Scene!
We can never get enough of Batman, can we? Our favorite caped character has crusaded his way into our hearts, and onto our screens. Not only content with facing off against Superman in Dawn of Justice, he’s also set to wrangle with his foes in a Suicide Squad cameo. However, while he will no doubt meet up with Jared Leto’s incarnation of the Joker, 2016 also sees them clash elsewhere.
By Max Farrow6 years ago in Geeks
"I got you!" - 10 Spectacular Scenes in Mediocre Superhero Movies
X-Men: Apocalypse arrives in American cinemas this weekend, and like another recent superhero movie, it has received a bit of scorn from the critics. Subsequently, the fan base has become massively polarised once again!
By Max Farrow6 years ago in Geeks
Who Is Jyn Erso? 3 Theories About the Protagonist of 'Rogue One: A Star Wars Story'
After the record-breaking release of Star Wars: Episode VII — The Force Awakens last year, Star Wars fever has intensified. Analyses continue to sprout up online and the hype train is being fuelled by the fact that the cameras are already rolling on the set of Episode VIII (with a release set for December 2017 — eek!).
By Max Farrow6 years ago in Futurism
Ben Affleck’s Batman Movie: What We Need To See In His Solo Outing
To borrow a phrase from Heath Ledger’s Joker in The Dark Knight (2008) “It’s a funny world we live in...” It really is, especially when we think of how much the casting of Ben Affleck as Batman was derided upon its announcement back in 2013... and here we are three years on, and he has been one of the most praised things about Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice (bar a few criticisms about his killing, of course).
By Max Farrow6 years ago in Geeks
This Deleted Scene From 'Spider-Man: Homecoming' Has a Cool Connection to 'Captain America: The Winter Soldier'
When Spider-Man: Homecoming swung into theaters, we were delighted by its joyful tone, along with the film's homages of famous Spider-Man moments and its liberal quantity of Easter Eggs. Yet on it's journey from script to screen it seems that one, particularly large reference was left on the cutting room floor. However, thanks to the recent digital release of the film — which comes complete with copious amounts of deleted scenes — we can now view it for ourselves! Scroll on down to check it out!
By Max Farrow6 years ago in Geeks