Top Ten: Movie Rivalries

With the release next week of Rush and its brilliant portrayal of the rivalry between Formula One drivers James Hunt and Niki Lauda it seems the perfect time to look at some of the greatest rivalries in cinema history. Here’s my top ten in order of when the films were released…

Star Wars Episode VI: Return of the Jedi

This entry is part 7 of 8 in the series Star Wars

Star Wars comes to an end. In Return of the Jedi we say goodbye to characters which cinema and this franchise have ensured will remain in our hearts for eternity.

Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back

This entry is part 6 of 8 in the series Star Wars

It’s generally acknowledged that Episode V of the Star Wars saga, The Empire Strikes Back, is the best film in the entire saga. It’s the one with the best action, the darkest themes and the most shocking discovery in cinema history….

Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope

This entry is part 5 of 8 in the series Star Wars

First things first. This film is, and always will be, just Star Wars. George Lucas can call it whatever he likes but he’s wrong.