Casey Chong presents a selection of Die Hard riffs… The Die Hard on a [fill in the setting] subgenre first made its mark after director John McTiernan and then-television star Bruce Willis, of Moonlighting fame, ushered in a new era of action movies in 1988 to critical and financial success with the original Die Hard. […]
7 Snake Horror Movies You May Have Missed
Casey Chong with seven snake movies that may have slithered under your radar… Sharks may top the list when it comes to animal-themed horror movies, but the slithery, poisonous snakes deserve their spot, too. Popular snake movies like Anaconda and Snakes on a Plane are worthy of a mention here. And so do a few […]
10 Unconventional Christmas Movies (That Aren’t Die Hard)
If you’re looking for an unconventional Christmas movie that isn’t Die Hard, here’s a selection for your consideration…. Christmas is upon us again, and one of the leisure activities associated with the holiday spirit is revisiting some of the traditional Christmas movie classics such as It’s a Wonderful Life, Home Alone, and The Santa Clause. […]
Movie Review – The Choral (2025)
The Choral, 2025. Directed by Nicholas Hytner. Starring Ralph Fiennes, Roger Allam, Amara Okereke, Simon Russell Beale and Thomas Howes. SYNOPSIS: A choral society’s male members enlist in World War I, leaving the demanding Dr. Guthrie to recruit teenagers. Together, they experience the joy of singing while the young boys grapple with their impending conscription […]
10 Terrifying Bath Scenes in Horror Movies
Casey Chong presents a selection of terrifying bath scenes from horror movies… Taking a bath is supposed to be a relaxing me-time moment. But in the world of horror films, this might come across as a confined situation for all things morbid. An unfortunate character could end up drowning in a bathtub filled with bubbly […]
90s Guilty Pleasure Thrillers So Bad They’re Actually Good
Casey Chong presents a selection of ‘so bad they’re good’ thrillers of the 1990s that are worth adding to your watchlist… The 1990s were a decade that saw an influx of great thrillers, covering movies like Misery, Pacific Heights, The Silence of the Lambs and Se7en, to name a few. The same decade also included […]
4K Ultra HD Review – Whispering Smith Hits London (1952)
Whispering Smith Hits London, 1952. Directed by Francis Searle. Starring Richard Carlson, Greta Gynt, Herbert Lom, Rona Anderson, Alan Wheatley, Dora Bryan. SYNOPSIS: An American private detective holidaying in London becomes embroiled in a murder case where all is not as it seems. The good folk at Hammer have unearthed another obscure treasure from the […]
4K Ultra HD Review – The Wild Geese (1978)
The Wild Geese, 1978. Directed by Andrew V. McLaglen. Starring Richard Burton, Roger Moore, Richard Harris, Stewart Granger, Hardy Krüger, Frank Finlay, Barry Foster, Patrick Allen, Rosalind Lloyd, Valerie Leon, Winston Ntshona, Jack Watson, and Kenneth Griffith. SYNOPSIS: A squad of aging soldiers take on a mission to rescue a deposed African president held captive […]
4K Ultra HD Review – Possession (1981)
Possession, 1981. Directed by Andrzej Zulawski. Starring Isabelle Adjani, Sam Neill, Margit Carstensen, Heinz Bennent and Shaun Lawton. SYNOPSIS: After asking for a divorce from her husband, a woman starts to manifest some bizarre and very sinister symptoms. Marc (Sam Neill) and Anna (Isabelle Adjani) are a married couple going through some problems, namely that […]
7 Movies About Influencers for Your Watchlist
Casey Chong presents seven movies about influencer culture that are worth adding to your watchlist… Influencer culture, encompassing social media influencers and vloggers, is frequently being portrayed in a bad light. This is particularly true with the curated, too-good-to-be-true content posted on social media for followers and anyone who comes across the post while scrolling. […]
