As The Lion King turns 30, Hasitha Fernando looks at the story behind the Disney classic… The Lion King is one of those animated features which had such a lasting impact and whose themes of love, friendship, and adventure gave it a universal appeal that brought in viewers of all ages. As the film celebrates […]
Spider-Man 2 at 20: A Superhero Sequel That Improves Upon Its Predecessor In Every Way
Hasitha Fernando on the story behind Sam Raimi’s Spider-Man 2 as it turns 20… Spider-Man 2 is that rare gem of a sequel that took what worked in the original, dialled it up to eleven whilst delivering good storytelling and great characterization with some top notch visuals. As it celebrates its 20th anniversary, we look […]
What Alien: Romulus needs to learn from Aliens
James McDonagh on Alien: Romulus and where it needs to take its cue from 1986’s Aliens… It’s a hostile summer for movies. To succeed, Alien: Romulus must learn from Aliens. The second movie is the best. Why? Because it’s the only film in the franchise that’s not about aliens. When Ian Holm’s Ash said, in […]
Who Framed Roger Rabbit: The Story Behind the Visual Effects Classic
Hasitha Fernando revisits Who Framed Roger Rabbit, released on this day in 1988… Before Terminator 2 and Jurassic Park hit cinemas to inspire awe and wonder amongst audiences the world over, there was Who Killed Roger Rabbit which debuted back in the year 1988. The effort of Back to the Future helmer Robert Zemeckis and […]
The Essential Tony Scott Movies
Hasitha Fernando on the essential Tony Scott movies… Apart from being the younger brother of the legendary Ridley Scott, filmmaker Tony Scott too boasted his fair share of critically acclaimed box office efforts. And so, on what would have been his 80th birthday, we dive in to look back at Scott’s career to pick out […]
The Sounds of Killer Body Count: Exclusive Interview with composer Spencer Creaghan
Tubi’s current line-up of films is not only filled with a fresh slate of original titles, but also contains numerous Hollywood hits such as Aquaman, the Rush Hour films, Quentin Tarantino‘s Jackie Brown, Cast Away, Guy Ritchie’s King Arthur, Mr. & Mrs. Smith, i, Robot and Ford v Ferrari to name a few. On the […]
Exclusive Interview – Chris Lawing discusses his new Gravitas Ventures crime drama/thriller Penitentia
Releasing over 300 new films annually, Gravitas Ventures has become one of the largest all rights distributors in the world. Some of their latest movies include The Present starring Greg Kinnear, Bad Behaviour starring Jennifer Connelly and Chasing Raine directed by Quinanthony & Lee Bateman. Another title worth paying attention to is Chris Lawing’s Penitentia. […]
Speed: The Story Behind the Pulse-Pounding Action-Thriller
As it celebrates its 30th anniversary, Hasitha Fernando looks at the story behind the 90s classic action blockbuster Speed… Often touted as one of the greatest action flicks of the 1990s, Speed was responsible for cementing Keanu Reeves’ reputation as a bona fide action star and launching Sandra Bullock career into the proverbial stratosphere. And […]
Blu-ray Review – The Lawnmower Man Collection
The Lawnmower Man Collection Directed by Brett Leonard/Farhad Mann. Starring Jeff Fahey, Pierce Brosnan, Jenny Wright, Geoffrey Lewis, Dean Norris, Patrick Bergin, Camille Cooper, and Matt Frewer. SYNOPSIS: Box set containing the groundbreaking The Lawnmower Man and its lesser-seen sequel. The problem with basing a movie around a new technology is that you can guarantee […]
Dead Poets Society at 35 – A Poignant Coming-of-Age Drama That Transcends Life & Time
Hasitha Fernando delves into the story behind Dead Poets Society as the film celebrates its 35th anniversary… To stand out in a filmography that is as impressive as Robin Williams’ makes it a very special movie, and Dead Poets Society is just that and then some. One of the most memorable coming-of-age dramas to ever […]
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