The Severed Sun, 2024. Directed by Dean Puckett. Starring Toby Stephens, Emma Appleton, Barney Harris, Lewis Gribben, James Swanton, and Jodhi May. SYNOPSIS: Paranoia creeps into a secluded religious community after a local man is murdered, with some believing a mythical beast is waiting in the woods. Despite a massive resurgence a couple of years […]
Blu-ray Review – Silent Night, Deadly Night (2025)
Silent Night, Deadly Night, 2025. Directed by Mike P. Nelson. Starring Rohan Campbell, Ruby Modine, Mark Acheson, David Lawrence Brown, and David Tomlinson. SYNOPSIS: After witnessing the murder of his parents, a young boy grows up to be a serial killer in a Santa suit. How many remakes are there of Silent Night, Deadly Night […]
4K Ultra HD Review – Westworld (1973)
Westworld, 1973. Directed by Michael Crichton. Starring Richard Benjamin, Yul Brynner, James Brolin, Alan Oppenheimer, Victoria Shaw, Linda Gaye Scott. SYNOPSIS: At a holiday amusement park in the future, the robotic creations malfunction and start to operate on their own. Isn’t it great that we now live in an era where a lot of the […]
Kung Fu: Revisiting the Acclaimed Martial Arts TV Series
Hasitha Fernando dives into the story behind the classic martial arts drama series Kung Fu… It’s hard to find anyone who hadn’t watched the popular TV show Kung Fu when it was televised in the past. The series made David Carradine a household name and introduced us to an unforgettable pop culture phenomenon that blended […]
4K Ultra HD Review – The Ugly Stepsister (2025)
The Ugly Stepsister, 2025. Directed by Emilie Blichfeldt. Starring Lea Myren, Ane Dahl Torp, Ralph Carlsson, Thea Sofie Loch Næss, Flo Fagerli, and Isac Calmroth. SYNOPSIS: In a fairy tale world, Elvira must make herself beautiful in order to win over the handsome prince when he decides he wants a bride, whatever the cost. In […]
Brian De Palma: A Career In Pushing Boundaries
Simon Thompson delves into the career of Brian De Palma… Brian De Palma is a filmmaker whose career is a Rorschach ink blot for various commentators to project their own perceptions on. To some he’s a brilliant and daring master of suspense, an American Alfred Hitchcock, while to others he’s a cheap purveyor of sex […]
The Silence of the Lambs at 35: The Story Behind the Unforgettable Psychological Horror
As it turns 35, Hasitha Fernando looks at the story behind The Silence of the Lambs… The Silence of the Lambs is one of those films that leaves a lasting impression on anyone who has viewed it. Anthony Hopkins’ chilling turn as the calculating psychopath Dr. Hannibal Lecter and Jodie Foster’s brilliantly nuanced performance as […]
Movie Review – Jimmy and Stiggs (2024)
Jimmy and Stiggs, 2024. Directed by Joe Begos. Starring Joe Begos, Matt Mercer, Riley Dandy, Jason Eisener, James Russo, Josh Ethier. SYNOPSIS: A pair of stoner misfits get trapped in an apartment with alien invaders. Jimmy and Stiggs is one of those movies that probably seemed like a good idea on paper. You can imagine […]
Taxi Driver at 50: The Story Behind Martin Scorsese’s Classic Psychological Drama
As the film turns 50, Hasitha Fernando looks at the story behind Martin Scorsese’s Taxi Driver… Taxi Driver has been hailed as one of the greatest cinematic efforts of the 1970s, and that’s certainly saying something. In a decade driven by auteur cinema which include such efforts as The French Connection, All the President’s Men, […]
Deadpool at 10: The Story Behind the Irreverent Superhero Blockbuster
As it celebrates is tenth anniversary, Hasitha Fernando looks at the story behind Deadpool… Deadpool was one of those IPs that was perpetually stuck in development for the longest duration. Fast forward to ten years later, and the property has transformed into one of the most lucrative superhero franchises out there and there’s no knowing […]
