Mike P Williams
Film critic; Masters graduate; award-nominated filmmaker; lover of pizza. I tweet @littlestpicshow
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Man of Steel Easter eggs: The nods and references dotted throughout the filmCommonly known as Easter eggs, 'Man of Steel' contains several, whether it be nods or references to past Superman instalments or the TV show 'Smallville'. -
10 things you didn't know about Pixar Animation StudiosA look at behind the scenes at Pixar Animation Studios, and some interesting trivia you may not be aware of. -
Pixar: Toy Story's single biggest plot holeEven though 'Toy Story' is considered a near perfect classic by many, I've a few issues to raise regarding its plot. -
Pixar's most prolific villainsPixar are known for creating iconic character, and notablE heroes such as Woody, Flik and Lightening McQueen, but who're the villains we should take note of? -
Pixar: Up's most memorable momentsPixar's Up has a host of brilliant and memorable parts to cherish, but which are its best? -
Pixar's cutest onscreen couplesPixar aren't really known for their exploration into relationships of a romantic nature, but the ones they do portray deserve some recognition. Here are my personal favourites. -
Why Toy Story is the greatest trilogyThere's plenty of film trilogies that stand out for many different reasons, but are any as perfect as that of Pixar's 'Toy Story'? -
What's in store for the Justice League movie?With Marvel's 'Avengers Assemble' scoring huge at the box office and with fans in 2012, it's now DC's time to create some superhero magic, but will it receive the same success and acclaim and what do we know so far? -
10 Pixar secrets you may have missedSeeing films referencing other films is always a nice surprise, and is something Pixar tend to indulge in. Did you spot some of these subtle inclusions the first time around? -
Is Toy Story beginning to look dated?1995 saw Pixar release their debut animated film 'Toy Story' but can it still hold it's own against today's advanced CGI and animation? -
Pixar: Why the second half of WALL•E is just as important as the firstWALL•E, by many, is considered a great film, but there are some who believe the second half is rather weak in comparison. I'm here to quash such nonsense once and for all. -
Was Superman Returns well received or not?2006 saw Bryan Singer tackle a new Superman movie, but was it well received on all fronts, or was it a case or split opinion? -
New Pixar short The Blue Umbrella unveiledAs with all of Pixar's feature films, they produce wonderful shorts that play beforehand. Here's a look at 'The Blue Umbrella', which will play prior to 'Monster's University'. -
Do we really need another Batman reboot?Chris Nolan's epic 'Dark Knight Trilogy' is barely over and already there's talk of a reboot. I assess the pros and cons. -
Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy: What are we in store for?With 'Guardians of the Galaxy' confirmed for an August 2014 release, here's a look at what it means for Marvel fans. -
Marvel's best post-credit scenesMarvel movies prove popular at the best of times, but they're also enjoyed for the clips they show after the end credits have rolled. Here are my best ones.
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The best adult jokes in Pixar filmsPixar do a great job at providing entertainment for the kids, but what have they to offer the adults? Quite a bit, as it happens.
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Did Agent Coulson really suffer his demise in Avengers Assemble?One of the most adored and recurring characters in the Marvel world, Agent Coulson, was killed off in 'Avengers Assemble', or was he?
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Superman Returns: 10 facts you might not knowWith 'Man of Steel' hitting cinema this summer, here's a look back at the current Superman incarnation, and some of the more interesting things about the production you may not know.
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Marvel's Avengers Assemble: 10 facts you might not knowWith fresh talk of 'Avengers 2' in terms of casting and crossovers with 'X-Men: Days of Future Past', here's a look at some interesting things you may not know regarding the first film.
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The randomly wonderful cameos of Stan LeeMarvel maestro Stan Lee has appeared in all of Marvel's films in some minor way, but which are his most memorable cameos? Check out my rundown.
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Best moments from Iron Man 3Already it's smashed records at the box office by reaching $1 billion, so here are my top moments from the film. Obviously, this contains spoilers.
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The confusion over Pixar's association with PlanesAs Disney and Pixar's merging is complete, there's still a lot of confusion as to which films each studio is producing individually. Planes, it seems, is no exception.
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Awesome alternative Man of Steel poster artAs with many official poster campaigns, the real deals don't tend to be all that good. Here's a look at the better, alternative, fan-made posters.
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The history of Superman: Who's played the icon over the years?There's been several different actors to play Superman and his alter ego Clark Kent over the years, so here's a brief rundown of the faces that've donned the famous cape.
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The Avengers mocked-up into world-beating athletesIt's great seeing mash-up art, but even better when it's a mixture of The Avengers and The London 2012 Olympic Games...
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Disney announces four new untitled Pixar filmsAs well as the confirmed titles in the coming year such as 'Inside Out', Disney have announced a further four features for Pixar's release list, but are they trying to cram too much in too soon?
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The Incredibles 2 should to be Pixar's next sequelWith releases of 'Monsters University' and 'Finding Dory' on the horizon, where's the talk of 'The Incredibles 2'?
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Pixar's most loveable charactersMany of Pixar's films included some wonderfully iconic characters, but which are their most charming and adored?
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Future Pixar films: The Good Dinosaur, Inside Out and moreWith 'Inside Out' getting a title and release date, here's a roundup of what's going on at the Animation Stuidos over the coming years.
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Pixar addresses when Mike and Sulley first met: Was it in college or the 4th grade?Astute Pixar fans have noted an inconsistency within the 'Monsters, Inc.' and 'Monsters University' world and how central characters Mike and Sulley first met: Was it in college or the 4th grade?
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Is Finding Dory Pixar's least original film?After knowing for months that a 'Finding Nemo' sequel was on the cards, Disney have announced some solid information on the film officially titled 'Finding Dory', but is it perhaps their least ambitious project to date?
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CinemaCon audiences react to Pixar's Monsters UniversityA select audience at this year's CinemaCon got the chance to see 'Monsters University' before anyone else, but what did they make of this new Pixar movie?
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Pixar in Concert comes to the UKPixar in Concert is coming to the UK next year for an exclusive premiere at the Royal Albert Hall.
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Meet the characters of Pixar's Monsters UniversityAs 'Monsters University' draws ever closer, here's a more detailed look at the cast and characters of the film.
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Monsters University early concept art revealed'Monsters University' hits cinemas this summer. Here's some of the early concept art that inspired the characters and design of the campus. Enjoy!
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Monsters University advanced screenings confirmedPixar are continuing with their marketing campaign for 'Monsters University' by screening advanced showings of their new film at various colleges across the US.
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Pixar's most impressive marketing campaign to datePixar's marketing and viral campaigns are usually of a high standard, but their efforts for 'Monsters University' are perhaps their best yet.
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Brand new Pixar Cars shorts hit the InternetAfter two 'Cars' films and 'Mater's Tall Tales' that went straight-to-DVD, Pixar has released some new escapades involving its 'Cars' characters with a series of online short films.
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Can Finding Dory ever match up to Finding Nemo?With the announcement that the long-awaited sequel to Pixar's 'Finding Nemo' now has a title and release date, what does 'Finding Dory' have in store, and can it live up to Pixar's 2003 monster hit?
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Pixar's Newt: What could've been on filmLooking back on Pixar's recent projects, 'Newt' stands out as the one that shocked many when it was the only of their films to have been canned. Here's a look at what could've been.
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Pixar perfect: Incredible Pixar cakesEver wanted to combine films with eating? Of course you have! With my best friend's birthday coming up, I decided to look around for the perfect cake for her. Here's a collection of some of the coolest, most breathtaking cake creations I came across..
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Are sequels the way forward for Pixar?With a confirmed sequel to the 2003 under the sea adventure 'Finding Nemo', I take a look at what could be in store for fans and speculate whether the studio is leaning towards sequels rather than producing original content.
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Pixar's Up house sold! A look at the incredible full-scale houseJust when you thought you'd seen the extreme nature of some Pixar fans, this pops up -- a very real, fully functional (and recently sold) house inspired by the animated movie 'Up'.
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Less is more: Pixar minimalist movie postersA look at a rather lovely collection of exquisite minimalist Pixar posters from Australian-based artist Wonchan Lee.
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Toy Story: How to make your very own live-action movieOver two years in the making, a few thousand dollars spent and well over a hundred crew members allowed this team of young filmmakers to recreate 'Toy Story'; one one of the most iconic animated films into a live-action feature.
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Why we don't (ever) need a Toy Story 4Amidst recent speculation of a fourth 'Toy Story', here's a reasoned argument as to why another entry wouldn't do anything for the credibility of the franchise.
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Why Brave surprised me with its Oscar winThe Oscars didn't really offer up any shocks, but the success of Pixar's 'Brave' was perhaps a surprising choice over strong competition from 'Wreck-It Ralph'.
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Bringing Pixar to life: How to make your very own Pizza Planet truckPixar fans are great. This example of The Road to Pixar crew are exemplary with their dedication when they decided to make a life-sized, fully functional Pizza Planet truck, and drive it to the famous Animation Studios!
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Stanley Kubrick: 10 facts you might not knowKubrick was an eccentric character and obsessive filmmaker.
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Top 5 movies that take place on HalloweenAs Halloween approaches, instead of a generic list of the top films to see, we've come up with the top five movies that actually take place on the night.
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Ten movies to see at London Film Festival 2012It's that time of the year again, as the film industry eagerly awaits the 56th London Film Festival to begin on October 10th, here's a selection of the ten films to look out for.
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Meat Loaf's life in the moviesWidely known for his hugely popular rock ,music career, Meat Loaf has also built up a significant portfolio in films, too. Here's a brief insight.
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The Avengers 2 rumour millWith the DVD and Blu-ray release of 'The Avengers', we take a look at what the sequel could hold, which characters are set to feature and just who could be filling those roles.
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Raiders of the Lost Ark: 10 interesting facts you didn't knowWith the remastered rerelease of 'Raiders of the Lost Ark' in IMAX cinemas and onto Blu-ray, we take a look at 10 interesting facts you might not know about the 1981 classic.
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Stephen King's essential big screen adaptationsTo celebrate acclaimed author Stephen King reaching his 65th birthday, we focus on his career highlights and take a look at his essential big screen adaptations over the years.
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Why 'The Cabin in the Woods' isn’t a game changerAfter all the hype, 5-star reviews and praise that Joss Whedon has received, I explore whether his genre hybrid, 'The Cabin in the Woods', is the groundbreaking game changer people are claiming.
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Pixar’s top 7 tearjerker momentsWith Pixar recently releasing their thirteenth feature film, 'Brave', we take a look back over their entire catalogue to pick out their top seven tearjerker moments. Tissues at the ready.
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Film franchises that continue beyond their original starsWith the recent release of 'The Bourne Legacy' and the imminent 'Skyfall' on its way, it's worth looking at other film franchises that have moved on from their original star, and cast new faces to replace them in.
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Whatever happened to ‘Dirty Dancing’ star Jennifer Grey?'Dirty Dancing' was undeniably one of the biggest hits of the '80s, launching newcomer Jennifer Grey to global stardom. As the film's 25th birthday approaches, we take a look what she's been doing since.Also published on: