I saw Top Gun at the cinema back in 1986 as a teenager, and its famed homoeroticism, plus added military fetishism, went way over my head like a stealth bomber without the bomber bit. I didn’t even fancy Tom Cruise during that decade, apart from in Risky Business, and that was mainly because of the… Old relics assemble! Age and obsolescence in Top Gun: Maverick Read More
I feel the need, the need for speed (writing): my Top Gun — Maverick plot summary
So busy muttering “oh my god!” as Maverick’s plane emerged from under one of his pilots during the dogfight training that you missed some of the plot? Maybe, like my 10 year old, you had your hands over your eyes during “the kissing bit”? Check out my plot re-cap below. (If you’re after my five-star… I feel the need, the need for speed (writing): my Top Gun — Maverick plot summary Read More
Top Gun: Maverick 5 stars
Pete “Maverick” Mitchell, now in his 50s, is brought back to teach a new band of Top Gun academy graduates how to run a dangerous mission to destroy a uranium facility. There’s only so many years a man can continue climbing on his emotional support motorbike and racing himself at 80 along a deserted highway…. Top Gun: Maverick Read More
Top Gun: Maverick pilot training featurette
*** My review and plot re-cap are now live *** Holy — and I cannot stress this enough — shit. Check out the training the cast of Top Gun: Maverick had to go through below, from taking off from an aircraft carrier to directing / filming themselves in their fighter jets. And to think an… Top Gun: Maverick pilot training featurette Read More
Watch the Top Gun: Maverick TV spot
*** My review and plot re-cap are now live *** Sadly not premiering during Lewis, or Love Island, though wouldn’t it be great if it did. This is from the Super Bowl in the United States of America, the game they call… football. Top Gun: Maverick is out in the US on 26 June and… Watch the Top Gun: Maverick TV spot Read More
NEW: Top Gun Maverick images probably won’t take your breath away but are worth checking out nonetheless
*** My review and plot re-cap are now live *** What can I say, I hate to be accused of being clickbait-y. So here they are – meet the recruits, with their call signs, from the upcoming sequel to the 1980s classic. I don’t know whether “Bob” is just his name or actually Bob’s call… NEW: Top Gun Maverick images probably won’t take your breath away but are worth checking out nonetheless Read More
Behind the scenes of Top Gun: Maverick
*** My review and plot re-cap are now live *** “We’re gonna show you what it’s really like to be a Top Gun pilot” producer Jerry Bruckheimer A new action featurette on the making of Top Gun: Maverick has been released and you can see it here: Here’s the movie synopsis: “After more than thirty… Behind the scenes of Top Gun: Maverick Read More
Watch the NEW Top Gun: Maverick trailer (that’s not an invitation – they’re called orders)
*** My review and plot re-cap are now live *** First of all, WHY ISN’T THIS FILM CALLED CHASING MAVERICK. And breathe. Okay, Maverick is back at the academy, training pilots – and it’s as much a surprise to him as to them. “His exploits are legendary” they are told, though they still get a… Watch the NEW Top Gun: Maverick trailer (that’s not an invitation – they’re called orders) Read More
First trailer for Top Gun: Maverick with Captain Cruise’s “love letter to aviation”
*** Second trailer has been released – check it out *** He’s back – and though he’s been busy in the intervening three decades, he’s missed out on a lot of promotions (same, Maverick, same). Scroll down for the trailer, and footage from Dan Diego Comic Con where Tom surprised the audience: “a love letter… First trailer for Top Gun: Maverick with Captain Cruise’s “love letter to aviation” Read More
Pack Your Factor 30 & An Umbrella, Pop Up Screens Is Back!
*** There’s still time to enjoy outdoor cinema in London with Pop Up Screens – check out the rest of the season, below *** Corams Fields, Russell Square Friday 21st September: Donnie Darko Saturday 22nd September: Dirty Dancing Sunday 23rd September: Easy A How much are tickets? Tickets will be priced from £7 for a… Pack Your Factor 30 & An Umbrella, Pop Up Screens Is Back! Read More