Gordon ‘SirClive’ Sinclair is the founder of MovieMuse. A child of the 70s with his heart in the eighties, his dream is to one day wake up like Alex Drake and relive that glorious decade.
A long time classic video gamer, Gordon founded Replay Events, a company dedicated to showcasing the best retro consoles and computers of the last 40 years.
With his unhealthy love of Stallone movies and an obsessive need to watch every film ever nominated for a major award, he is aways ready with an (un?)educated opinion.
Away from MovieMuse Gordon is an avid follower of Liverpool and Huddersfield Town football clubs and lives in Halifax with his Star Wars loving fiancée Nancy.
Gordon is responsible for the MovieMuse website and co-edits the MovieMuse podcast.
Gordon's Favourite Things...
Films | Games | TV | Music |
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The Great Dictator | Bomb Jack (Arcade) | Life on Mars | Blackstar – David Bowie |
Rocky | Red Dead Redemption (PS3) | Red Dwarf | 101 Damnations – Carter the Unstoppable Sex Machine |
The Empire Strikes Back | Final Fantasy VII (PS1) | The Likely Lads | Strangeways Here We Come – The Smiths |
It’s a Wonderful Life | Uncharted 2: Among Thieves (PS3) | Early Doors | The World is Yours – Ian Brown |
Grave of the Fireflies | Kick Off II (Amiga) | ALF | Is This It? – The Strokes |
Bill & Ted’s Excellent Adventure | Ratchet & Clank 2 (PS2) | ||
The Life of Brian | Time Pilot (Arcade) | ||
Reservoir Dogs | Outrun (Arcade) | ||
Dog Day Afternoon | Deathchase 3D (ZX Spectrum) | ||
The Muppets take Manhattan | R-Type (Arcade) |
Gordon’s Reviews
Poster | Movie | Year | Comments | Rating |
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Hellboy | 2019 | Another completely pointless reboot. Apart from the terrible script, awful acting, very poor CGI, swearing overlaid for effect, unfunny jokes and unlikeable characters - it was average. | 5 | |
Escape Plan 3: The Extractors | 2019 | With each sequel Stallone is on screen less and the boredom gets more in another franchise of diminishing returns. Average in every way. Not a waste of my time, but not a good use either. | 5 | |
Fractured | 2019 | A slightly overhyped Mystery that fits into the growing genre of 'Not Quite Shyamalam'. I called the ending very early in the film (like as soon as the incident happened) and found it all a bit too obvious. | 7 | |
Mission: Impossible - Ghost Protocol | 2011 | As ridiculous a plot as any other M:I film, but the action sequences, tension and fantastical technology make it a highlight for the series. | 8 | |
Mission: Impossible: Rogue Nation | 2015 | Doesn't quite reach the heights of Ghost Protocol, but Ethan and his IMF team still provide thrills and spills as they hunt The Syndicate. | 7 | |
Mission: Impossible | 1996 | It is easy to see why this was such a hit in '96, but 20+ years on the acting, action sequences and CGI leave a huge amount to be desired! | 6 | |
Stick Man | 2015 | A magically heart warming tale of a humble stick's journey home. Stunningly animated and heart breaking in places, but ultimately uplifting and joyful. Beautiful. | 9 | |
The Gruffalo | 2009 | The classic kid's book is lovingly animated and brought to stunning life by great voice performances. A fitting tribute to Julia Donaldson's source material. | 8 | |
The Gruffalo's Child | 2011 | With the same beautiful animation and voice work, the story unfortunately falls a little short of the original Gruffalo. Still a charming family adventure. | 7 | |
The Tiger Who Came To Tea | 2019 | Another children's classic brought to life with such charming style that you will smile throughout. Children the world over will now be wishing for the Tiger to come to their house! | 8 | |
The Art of Self Defence | 2019 | This black comedy about underdogs fighting back never hits the heights that it teases, but its bleak and sometimes funny story is an interesting look at toxic masculinity. | 6 | |
Good Boys | 2019 | Billed as Superbad for the pre-teen generation it is not as gross or offensive as the trailer would have you believe. A fun, throwaway, coming of age comedy. | 6 | |
Avengers: Endgame | 2019 | As an end to a (seemingly) never ending story, the film gets a lot right, but the mechanics of reversing the previous film are all too obvious. | 6 | |
Spider-Man: Far From Home | 2019 | With FFH Marvel have entered the pre-teen market. The plot, jokes and performances all appear a little to juvenile for someone of my years, but it is still better than any Andrew Garfield Spidey film. | 6 | |
Sleeping Beauty | 1959 | Over 60 years old and still beautiful to watch. Some catchy songs and fabulous villain will keep this a favourite for years to come. | 7 | |
Brave | 2012 | Medievel Scotland is an unusual place for Disney to take us, but Merida is a funny, feisty, feminist in a story that is genuinly entertaining. | 8 | |
Tangled | 2010 | Tangled started the resurgence of the Disney princess and this reworked Rapunzel is a real gem. Mostly due to its great cast including a wonderful turn by Donna Murphy as the witch Gothel. | 8 | |
Frozen | 2013 | Another tale of girl power where the female lead doesn't need a prince to save her. A modern classic that is so much better now the hype around the songs has died down. | 8 | |
Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs | 1937 | Musical tastes were very different in the 1930s and that unfortunately makes it hard to watch Snow White for anything more than the Dwarves and the Hi Ho song. | 5 | |
The Princess and the Frog | 2009 | Tiana is a fine addition to the princess fold in a tale of following your dream and being true to your word. 1920s New Orleans is a great setting and the songs and characters stand up strong against most other Disney efforts. | 7 | |
Moana | 2016 | Despite some disappointingly western pop songs, the film is well cast and pays respect to the Polynesian setting. With plenty of laughs and adventure Moana is the best of the 'ethnic' Princess movies. | 7 | |
Beauty and the Beast | 1991 | After 2 failed attempts Disney got 3rd time lucky with this fantastic animated musical that pairs tradional looking 2D animation with full on 3D CG work culminating in the infamous ballroom scene. | 8 | |
Cinderella | 1950 | One of the best classic Disney Princess films. The stepmother may be a little sinister for some, but it is a well told, well known fairytale that will appeal to children of all ages.. | 7 | |
Aladdin | 1992 | A dark tale that will probably not hold up to well with modern kids beyond Robin Williams' wacky performance as the genie. | 6 | |
Gemini Man | 2019 | When a jaded black ops Will Smith wants to retire, the government send a weaponised Fresh Prince to hunt him down. A gratuitously average film that fails to shine via effects, CGI, acting, script and score. | 5 |