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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This ‘Beauty And The Beast’ Easter Egg Suggests A Tragic Twist For The Couple Following Their 'Happy Ever After'
Disney’s magical re-do of Beauty and the Beast is finally out, and unsurprisingly, the new tale as old as time is filled with plenty of sumptuous visual wonders, as well as a great many Easter Eggs. References to other Disney films, their animators, and even other Hollywood movies have been firm staples of Disney’s output for many years now. However, in their latest live-action remake, there’s one particular hidden detail that you probably overlooked…
By Max Farrow8 years ago in Geeks
'Game of Thrones' To 'Taboo': Why is There So Much Incest on TV Right Now?
SEX! OK, now that I’ve got your attention, let’s talk about just how spoiled for choice we square-eyed folk are at the moment. Seriously, with Netflix providing us with compelling content each month, and budgets for TV shows steadily climbing during the 'golden age' of television, we’re spending more and more time catching up with the latest immersive dramas.
By Max Farrow8 years ago in Geeks
JK Rowling Hints That Newt Scamander Will Become Dumbledore’s Spy In The ‘Fantastic Beasts’ Series
Warning! This Article Contains Spoilers For Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them! Excitement maxima! The highly anticipated, yet-untitled sequel to Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them is set to commence production soon, and we couldn’t be happier. We’ve only just met Newt Scamander and his friends, but we're yearning to learn more about them. But if JK Rowling has her way, we won’t have to wait too long! Hot on the heels of her latest Twitter-based teaser, she’s revealed some tantalizing tidbits about what we can expect from Newt in the future in the franchise- namely concerning his relationship with the ever-mysterious Albus Dumbledore!
By Max Farrow8 years ago in Geeks
Marvel Finally Confirms Why Jane Foster Won't Be Appearing In 'Thor: Ragnarok'
The Marvel Cinematic Universe is filled with many bittersweet romances, from Tony Stark and Pepper Potts to Steve Rogers and Peggy Carter. With Thor: Ragnarok due out in November, fans have been left wondering as to the fate of the high-profile love affair between Thor (Chris Hemsworth) and Jane Foster (Natalie Portman) — until now!
By Max Farrow8 years ago in Geeks
Will the Success of ‘Logan’ Save the Western Genre?
Logan sees Hugh Jackman’s time as Wolverine come to an end, and fans can’t seem to stop gushing over his gory final offering. Telling the story of a dark future where mutants are extinct, Logan features a world-weary Wolverine (Hugh Jackman) caring for an ailing Professor X (Patrick Stewart), until a young and mysterious mutant (Dafne Keen) arrives and throws their retirement into disorder.
By Max Farrow8 years ago in Geeks
JK Rowling Has Revealed The Title of Her New Novel — But What Does it Mean?
As anyone with a Twitter account will know, Harry Potter creator JK Rowling is one of the most active celebrities on the site. She’s also one of the sassiest users, clashing with Piers Morgan, Trump supporters, and critics of her politics, leaving you whooping in the wonder of her whip-sharp wordplay.
By Max Farrow8 years ago in Geeks
Is 'Logan' Embarrassed To Be A Comic Book Movie?
*Warning! This Article Contains Spoilers For Logan* The release of Logan is not just a current box-office success; it's undoubtedly an important chapter in comic book movie history. Logan’s unique position as a western, a touching fugitive narrative, a brutal R-rated action movie and a comic book film has made it a huge talking point for cinema buffs and casual fans alike. But do the filmmakers actually classify it as a comic book movie at all? Certainly, script writer Scott Frank takes issue with Logan being a superhero film:
By Max Farrow8 years ago in Geeks
Old Man Logan Indeed: Just How Old is Wolverine in 'Logan'?
Logan has been heavily promoted as the swan song of Hugh Jackman’s now-iconic Wolverine, and the character himself mirrors this. By the time of the movie, the X-Men have disbanded, and our favorite, clawed Canadian is no longer the hero he once was. So where and when does this movie take place?
By Max Farrow8 years ago in Geeks
So Where Did The Wolverine Go Wrong? 'Logan' Director Mangold Tells All
He’s the best there is as what he does: Slashing his way through the world of mutant-filled cinema. Logan, Hugh Jackman’s final outing as the iconic and infamously irritable mutant Wolverine, is already earning rave reviews, and this plethora of early plaudits are sure to translate to big takings at the box office.
By Max Farrow8 years ago in Geeks
Tom Hiddleston Reveals Loki and Doctor Strange Won't See Eye To Eye In ‘Thor: Ragnarok’
Everyone is using their all-seeing Eyes of Agamotto to peer at every Avengers: Infinity War development, but we shouldn’t forget that we have three awesome additions to the Marvel Cinematic Universe heading our way this year. Aside from Spider-Man: Homecoming and Guardians of the Galaxy: Vol. 2, Thor: Ragnarok is preparing to strike... and the hype for it is growing by the minute!
By Max Farrow8 years ago in Geeks
Star Wars: New Still from The Set of The Han Solo Movie Shows Off The Stellar Cast
“Don’t get excited!” In the midst of their flirtatious quarreling in The Empire Strikes Back, Han Solo fires this line at Princess Leia — but honestly, we’re finding it very hard to take his advice right now. On the 20th February, Lucasfilm officially announced that principal photography had begun on the still untitled Han Solo origin movie.
By Max Farrow8 years ago in Futurism
