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With many of cinema’s biggest stars having acted in Hollywood since childhood, Courier Film writer Chris Taylor discusses the history and destructive side-effects of the fabled ‘child actor’. Some might argue that it’s possibly one of the most controversial jobs in Hollywood. How did some of the best known child actors handle the pressures of stardom?

The Summer of Cinema

Lisa Bernhardt discusses what cinema-goers have to look forward to during the summer of 2012. Admittedly, the quality of the ‘summer blockbuster’ has been known to fluctuate, but the sheer magnitude of cinematic monsters hitting screens between June and August should leave even the most cynical cinema-goer begging for tickets.

Review: American Pie Reunion

Sam Hopkins reviews the greatly anticipated comedy American Pie: Reunion. It’s been thirteen years since the gang graduated from East Great Falls High. They return for a delayed class reunion, to discover that no matter how much things change (marriage, careers, kids, life), some things remain the same. Warning: this review contains some spoilers.

Look What I Saw

Blogger James Marples breaks down the Marvel giants ready for Avengers.

Chris Binding’s Cult Corner

Chris Binding’s Cult Corner: Bad Taste. Scouring the Bargain Bin so you don’t have to.

Battle of the comic book adaptations

Luke Hearfield previews the battle of the comic book supergiants set to rock cinema screens this summer.

Top Five: movie opening scenes

Courier writer Sam Hopkins takes on the Top Five feature this week, with the top opening scenes.

Comic book reboot: the rise of the SuperFilm?

Rollo Kirkman considers whether the future is bright for comic book conversions.

75p film season at Tyneside Cinema

Courier writer Lauren Stafford tells us about the incredible ’75p Film’ season at Tyneside Cinema.

African Cats: review

Courier Film Sam Summers reviews Disney‘s new documentary African Cats.

Marley: review

Mallory McDonald reviews Kevin MacDonald’s documentary about Bob Marley.

Lockout: review

Luke Hearfield reviews Lockout, starring Memento’s Guy Pearce.

Damsels in Distress: review

Jacob Crompton-Schreiber reviews indie, comedic chick-flick Damsels in Distress.

Review: Don’t Need You!

Lisa Bernhardt reviews documentary Don’t Need You! about the American feminist punk scene.

Being Elmo: review 

Chris Taylor reviews Being Elmo, a documentary about the puppeteer behind the loveable red creature.

Gone: review 

Courier writer Lauren Stafford reviews Gone, starring Amanda Seyfried.

Top Five: best stunts 

Courier Film section writer Rollo Kirkman suggests the top five best film stunts.

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