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Review: January 2020 Movie Of The Month In a strong month, I’m giving this title to Sam Mendes World War I drama 1917. It’s a simple set up, 2 young soldiers, played by George MacKay and Dean-Charles Chapman, are given a mission to take a message to a battalion who is about to attack but […]

What Are BFGD Monitors? An Overview of Big Format Gaming Displays BFGD monitors, otherwise known as big format gaming displays, emerged as one of the most captivating gaming advancements in the 2020s. As you might have guessed from the name, BFGD monitors are all about massive gaming screens designed to provide gamers with the ultimate […]

We all love superhero team-ups, cross overs and coming together to save the planet, right? And we all love Game of Thrones and the total badasses that litter George R.R. Martin’s world… Right? Well, this got me thinking. If the closed council had knowledge of an incoming invasion that could only be stopped by a […]

Light Emitting Diodes (LEDs) are tiny sources of light that we may not acknowledge on a day-to-day basis. However, LEDs serve a critical function in the 21st century. From bus stop signs to TVs and now smartphones, almost all major digital displays incorporate LEDs. And like all other technology, LEDs have today advanced beyond recognition. […]

Joining Youtube in 2006, ButchyKid shot to viral fame filming tongue in cheek paranormal sightings on camera and pitching their titles as clickbait reality, to pull the rug when the viewer finally clicked. With his off-brand and crudely unique sense of humour, ButchyKid has created his very own language with a legion of cross-eyed fans. […]

The Consumer Electronic Show (CES) is a window into just how crazy our world can get. From an Avatar-inspired Mercedes car to a toilet paper delivery robot, we truly have seen the madness level go up at this year’s exhibition. However, behind all this madness, CES is still fundamentally about technology that can change our […]

Now, it goes without saying that I love Stephen King. It’s undeniable that he is a genius, redefining how we view and experience fear repeatedly. One thing I remember from my youth during a holiday in Devon is that upon reading The Shining for the first time, how deeply I felt the rage and turmoil […]

Since the announcement that a Lord of the Rings TV show was coming, Amazon have been drip-feeding information about its Prime Video exclusive. We’ve seen maps and got details of the crew, including J.A. Bayona as director of the first two episodes. Filming will take place in New Zealand, which should give a sense of […]

Amazon Prime Video UK has lots to offer sports fans. In our first look at the service, we went over the best Amazon prime UK sports documentaries and live events. This time we turn to fiction and hunt for sports-based film and television. Friday Night Lights started life as a book by H.G. Bissinger (you […]

Taika Waititi’s take on the third Reich is a lot of things – it’s goofy, dramatic, emotional and funny. One thing that a lot of reviewers haven’t mentioned however, is that it is also very relatable. While most reviewers may have derided Jojo Rabbit as unfunny, or for trying to make fun of a dark […]

A skilled artist in his own right, Arizona born James Ward Byrkit carved a career through his behind-the scenes-work on the Pirates of the Caribbean series in his role storyboarding for the films, before making his own way into directing in the advertising world. He would work again with Pirates director Gore Verbrinksi on Rango, […]

Since The Mandalorian was released in 2019 to Disney Plus subscribers, and an internet full of streamers and thieves – cough – many have been left wondering what the origins of Baby Yoda are, and if he is, in fact, the legendary Jedi master Yoda himself.  In this blog, we explain what you need to […]

The Mandalorian crashed onto Disney+ in 2019, fast-becoming one of the most popular TV series of the year. There is a lot to like about this new Star Wars series, from Pedro Pascal’s performance as the Mandalorian himself to the amazing and nostalgic aesthetic.  But what really captured the hearts and minds of fans though, […]

The Mandalorian is the Disney Plus smash hit that captivated the world, brought to us by Jon Favreau & LucasFilm. It’s created a rival streaming service to Netflix all with one show. The visuals are spectacular, the plot is gripping and the world is nostalgic. But quite frankly, that isn’t what has got people talking. […]

The new year is always a good time to try something new, to try out a new fad diet, or to even clean all your underwear that has been stagnating in the corner of your room! Here at FinalBoss, we have been collectively thinking of all the top (best and worst) resolutions that you can […]

South Park is not a show that you associate with the same things as you associate with Christmas. Peace, love, warmth and acceptance, yet the show’s creators Matt Parker and Trey Stone have explored the themes of Christmas on more than one occasion. As you might imagine, these take some… different turns to what you […]

It’s Christmas time, and you know what that means? No, not carols and candy, The Simpsons! Launching with a pilot episode revolving around the holiday season, The Simpsons have provided viewers with 16 episodes of pure Christmas magic in their decades-long run. Although not all episodes were created equal. At FinalBoss, we’ve enjoyed and endured […]

Before we delve into Episode XI, let’s first set the scene. I grew up loving the original trilogy, I’m not old enough to have seen them at the cinema but certainly watched them a lot as a child – either on tv when they were a Christmas staple or on VHS. (That was how we […]

If you haven’t seen the festive flicks that made our ultimate Christmas Movies list, where have you been all your life? Get ready to launch Netflix and be filled to the brim with seasonal spirit (not the kind that you have to put away before that one weird relative arrives). #10: Santa’s Slay (2005) The one […]

Review by FinalBoss contributor Kevin Adjei-Darko Horror legend Stephen King appears to be the gift that keeps on giving as far as Netflix is concerned. The production company just added another title of King’s to its horror catalogue. This time, it is 2012’s In the Tall Grass; a collaboration between King and his son, Joe […]

It may be getting dark earlier, and a lot colder with frost on your cars in the mornings and icicles hanging from your noses, but Christmas can be the most wonderful time of the year. And Netflix can help you with your festivities. In this article we look at Netflix Christmas movies (that were available […]

1. Who will host the Oscars? This is a prestigious role in Hollywood yet last year for the first time in decades the Academy Awards went without a host. With 2 months to go no once has been announced for the 2020 ceremony. Does it even need a host? 2. What will win Best Picture? […]

Following on from the previous coverage of our short DOGS CHASING CARS here on FinalBoss, I have decided to include my film festival cover letter example as well. The cover letter was used as a calling card when submitting to film festivals. As a writer, every single email, text and letter that you send should […]

FinalBoss is thrilled to reveal our biggest interview to date – our white whale if you will. Mark Neveldine is one half of the directing team of Neveldine and Taylor. Making their names in the mid-2000s with multi-million dollar pictures like Gamer, Ghost Rider 2, and most notably the Crank series, Mark presents a ballsy […]