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Television

The Pen Is Mightier Than The Sword: More From San Diego Comic-Con

David Bax wanted a comic con and, for his sins, they gave him a comic con. Photographs by his mate Patrick
Film

Outdated Technology: Not So Special Effects

David Bax counts down 10 films which made some bold technological predictions that didn't quite come to fruition...
Film

Bigelow’s Oscar Shouldn’t Have Been The First: Female Directors Wrongly Ignored

Kathryn Bigelow was the first woman to ever claim an Oscar for directing a film - but as David Bax points out, there were others before her who would have been equally deserving

Film

All That Glitters Is Not Gold: The Worst Oscar Winning Films

David Bax takes a trip down memory lane and looks at the worst films which took home Oscar gongs
Film

Like Tears In The Rain: Death Scenes On The Big Screen

David Bax takes a look at some of the best - and longest - death scenes in movie history
Film

Vomit, Comets And Tantrums: Films Made In Extreme Conditions

With Roman Polanksi's _The Ghost Writer_ gearing up for release, David Bax looks at other movies made in, ahem, 'challenging' circumstances that nevertheless made it to the big screen
Film

Much Ado About MacGuffin: David Bax On Suspect Plot Devices

Warning: Contains spoilers, melting faces and Tom Cruise
Film

Bad, Dad And Dangerous To Know: Father Figures In Hollywood

Not all substitute father figures were as successful as Arnie in _Terminator 2_, as _Battleship Pretension_'s David Bax explains.

Film

John Hughes Obituary and Ten Best Films

John Hughes was a comedy genius who perfectly captured the trails and tribulations of the American suburban teen. He created some of the most memorable films of the 80s including _The Breakfast Club_, _Christmas Vacation_, _Planes, Trains and Automobiles_ and _Ferris Bueller's Day Off_. Battleship Pretension's David Bax looks back on his legacy with a list of his top ten films.
Film

Beyond Bruno: Hollywood v The Fashion Industry

As Sacha Baron Cohen's _Bruno_ hits cinemas, our Man in LA, Battleship Pretension's David Bax, talks about Hollywood's numerous flirtations with the fashion industry and what these films say about Tinseltown
Film

Try Walking In My Shoes – We Examine Recasting From Batman To Bond

All change! All change! David Bax of Battleship Pretension examines some roles that are bigger than any one actor.

Television

Introducing Cult US Telly: Tim And Eric Awesome Show, Great Job!

Our man in LA David Bax explains Tim and Eric's pioneering, cringe-inducing humour as the first series of their Adult Swim sketch show _Tim And Eric Awesome Show, Great Job!_ invades our shores on DVD
Film

Trading Faces: 10 Body-Switching Movies

As the insipid-looking Zach Efron vehicle _17 Again_ threatens to invade our cinemas, David Bax from the Battleship Pretension podcast looks back on the often overlooked (and rightly so) body-switching film genre.
Film

Setting The Standard: Role Models Reviewed

It might look like just another American comedy but don't be fooled. David Bax applauds this skillfully executed mainstream outing from from the crack comedy team responsible for cult classic _Wet Hot American Summer_.
Film

Zack and Miri And The Sex Industry On The Silver Screen

Can Kevin Smith regain his crown from Judd Apatow? David Bax doesn't think so. We also cast an eye over the numerous ways the sex industry has been portrayed on the big screen.

News

A Eulogy: What Paul Newman Taught Me About Being A Man

David Bax learns some important lessons from the late Hollywood Legend

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