THE SCREEN WATCHING INTERVIEW: JONATHAN HENSLEIGH

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As one of Hollywood’s most in-demand writers, Jonathan Hensleigh punched the scripts for such 90s blockbusters as DIE HARD WITH A VENGEANCE, JUMANJI, THE SAINT and ARMAGEDDON. He directed the ultra-violent 2004 comic property adaptation THE PUNISHER.

Hensleigh is back with the Liam Neeson action pic THE ICE ROAD, a chase thriller set on the frozen lakes of the Canadian wilderness (currently in release across Australia; NSW and Vic, to be confirmed). From his home in Las Vegas, Jonathan Hensleigh spoke to Screen Watching about his latest alpha-male epic….

THE PARAMOUNT+ AUSTRALIAN LAUNCH: A SCREEN WATCHING SPECIAL EPISODE

AUGUST 11, 2021: Australian screen watchers welcome the latest streaming service, PARAMOUNT+

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Dan & Simon analyse the new streamer, from ease-of-use to cost comparisons to the catalogue they offer. PLUS we give one of the first Australian reviews of their premiere movie offering - INFINITE with Mark Wahlberg.

SCREEN WATCHING EPISODE 33

CINEMAS SHUT? TRAPPED IN LOCKDOWN? DIDN'T STOP US SCREEN WATCHING!

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Can the new The Suicide Squad fix everything that was wrong about the old Suicide Squad? How does a former Batman reflect on his life? Was anyone ever going to watch DC's Swamp Thing series? Do UFOs exist? That’s a lot of questions for two men to answer, but we give it a shot, plus lots more, on this week’s SCREEN WATCHING!

REVIEWS 

THE SUICIDE SQUAD (in cinemas now); HACKS (Stan| HBO Max); VAL (Amazon Prime Video) MR CORMAN (Apple TV+)

The SCREEN WATCHING Middle Bit

THE BEST COMIC BOOK ADAPTATIONS YOU’VE NEVER HEARD OF: Not every Marvel/DC IP is destined for blockbuster status. For every Avengers or Batman, there’s a...well, let's find out...

The WEEK AHEAD

We set the scene for the launch of Paramount+; crack open some top secret UFO files; welcome back to television, Ms Paris Hilton; and, as the date rolls around again, remember the day we lost the beloved comedian of his generation. PLUS LOTS MORE.

THE SCREEN WATCHING INTERVIEW: RENNY HARLIN

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For many, Renny Harlin is the Hollywood blockbuster filmmaker of the 1990s. A Nightmare on Elm Street 4, Die Hard 2, The Adventures of Ford Fairlane, Cliffhanger, The Long Kiss Goodnight, Deep Blue Sea and, yes, even Cutthroat Island - his films were grand spectacles, filled with humour and emotion and, above all, a vivid eye for action.

Over the last decade, he’s become a truly international director, making crowd pleasing entertainment in his homeland of Finland, as well as Hong Kong, mainland China and, with his latest - the action/comedy. The Misfits - the stunning United Arab Emirates.

From Bulgaria where he’s currently shooting, Renny Harlin joined SCREEN WATCHING to talk to Simon about Ffinally working with long-time friend, Pierce Brosnan; being at the centre of '90s Hollywood; and, what his ambitions are for the future...

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SCREEN WATCHING EPISODE 32

EPISODE 32 IS HERE!

With east coast cinemas shut and TV networks saving their big guns for post-Olympics, you’d think the lads would have little to talk about. But thanks to Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson, Emily Blunt, Lily James and Scarlett Johanssen - well, you can’t shut ‘em up! Simon talks to legendary director Renny Harlin about his new film, The Misfits; Dan ponders the Delta-threat to Hollywood’s already-compromised release schedule; and, they remember the day when music and television joined forces... 

 

REVIEWS 
JUNGLE CRUISE (via Disney+) THE PURSUIT OF LOVE (Amazon Prime Video); THE TOLL (in select cinemas); WOODSTOCK 99 (HBO Max / Binge)

The SCREEN WATCHING MIDDLE BIT 
INTERVIEW: RENNY HARLIN (Director, THE MISFITS) For many of us, Renny Harlin is the Hollywood blockbuster filmmaker of the 1990s. A Nightmare on Elm Street 4, Die Hard 2, The Adventures of Ford Fairlane, Cliffhanger, The Long Kiss Goodnight, Deep Blue Sea and, yes, even Cutthroat Island - his films were grand spectacles, filled with humour, emotion and a vivid eye for action. He’s become a truly international director, making crowd pleasing entertainment in his homeland of Finland, as well as Hong Kong, mainland China and, with his latest - the action/comedy. The Misfits - the stunning United Arab Emirates. From Bulgaria where he’s currently shooting, Renny Harlin joined SCREEN WATCHING to talk about his past, present and ambitions for the future... 

The WEEK AHEAD
We welcome back to our screens two greats of yesteryear - Kristin Cavallari and Jean-Claude Van Damme; celebrate the moviegoing tradition that is the Drive-In Cinema; and recall that moment when a high-profile romance officially came to an end. PLUS LOTS MORE