The piece about Withnail and I had Paul phoning in from the set of The TV Movie with the Pertwee Logo. #empireread #march1996

The people of Penrith weren’t keen on Withnail tourism. #empireread #march1996

March 1996 - As we get closer to the airing of the TV Movie, we learn that Eric Roberts will play the Master and Daphne Ashbrook will play assistant, Grace.
#March1996 #TVMovie #CastingNews #EricRoberts #DaphneAshbrook #Master #Grace #EntertainmentNews #TelevisionMovie

Notice this advert says “original theatrical ratios”. Top Gun was shot in Super 35mm open matte and the dvd I have in that format is *spectacular*. It would have been used on the original VHS release. So you’re getting less picture here. #empireread #march1996

The problem with a lot of films in the 90s was they rushed to CGI when it wasn’t ready quite yet. #empireread #march1996

The trainspotting piece is a really extensive production diary which is almost Pixley-like in its detail. There’s also this fascinating section about the marketing campaign. #empireread #march1996

Andy Pryor was a casting director on trainspotting. #empireread #march1996

The snark has almost completely gone from the profile section considering the early days when many interviews would a single quote and a mountain of cruelty. Perhaps if want to grow access you have to start playing the game. #empireread #march1996

Banger of a month at the movies. Johnny Mnemonic has thankfully been reassessed since although the Father of the Bride Part II’s two stars is well deserved. #empireread #march1996

Oh look it’s another film I saw on opening day on the cover of a 90s magazine to make me feel ancient. #empireread #march1996