As it turns 30, Hasitha Fernando looks at the story behind the 1996 blockbuster Independence Day… One of the most unforgettable moments in the history of blockbuster filmmaking has got to be a colossal plasma beam completely laying waste to the White House in Independence Day. I mean, who can forget it right? Today, as […]
The Devil Wears Prada at 20: The Making of a Pop Culture Classic
Hasitha Fernando on the story behind The Devil Wears Prada as the film celebrates its 20th anniversary… The Devil Wears Prada was that rare comedy drama that combined biting satire, witty dialogue, compelling performances whilst putting a refreshing spin on the classic fish-out-of-water scenario. The film offered a rare look at the demanding nature of […]
4K Ultra HD Review – Eraser (1996)
Eraser, 1996. Directed by Chuck Russell. Starring Arnold Schwarzenegger, Vanessa Williams, James Caan, James Coburn, Mark Rolston, Joe Viterelli, James Cromwell. SYNOPSIS: A witness protection specialist becomes suspicious of his co-workers when dealing with a case involving high-tech weapons. The mid 1990s were something of a mixed bag for Arnold Schwarzenegger, as on the one […]
4K Ultra HD Review – Jackie Chan’s Breakout Hits!
Jackie Chan’s Breakout Hits! Directed by Jackie Chan/Chia-Liang Liu/Stanley Tong/Gordon Chan/Sammo Hung/Benny Chan. Starring Jackie Chan, Ho-Sung Pak, Ti Lung, Anita Mui, Françoise Yip, Anita Yuen, Michael Wong, Annie Wu, Jackson Lou, Sammo Hung, Miki Lee, Richard Norton, Michelle Ferre, Mirai Yamamoto, Rachel Blakely, Ram Chiang, Thorsten Nickel, Bill Tung, Kris Lord, and Gabrielle Fitzpatrick. […]
4K Ultra HD Review – Mortal Kombat Kollection
Mortal Kombat Kollection Directed by Paul W.S. Anderson/John R. Leonetti. Starring Christopher Lambert, Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa, Linden Ashby, Bridgette Wilson, Robin Shou, Trevor Goddard, Talisa Soto, James Remar, Chris Conrad, Irina Pantaeva, Tom Woodruff Jr., Brian Thompson, Sandra Hess, Lynn ‘Red’ Williams, and Litefoot. SYNOPSIS: Box set from Arrow Video featuring the two 1990s Mortal Kombat […]
4K Ultra HD Review – The Descent (2005)
The Descent, 2005 Directed by Neil Marshall. Starring Shauna Macdonald, Natalie Mendoza, Alex Reid, Saskia Mulder, MyAnna Buring, Nora-Jane Noone, Craig Conway, and Oliver Milburn. SYNOPSIS: A caving expedition goes horribly wrong when six explorers become trapped and ultimately pursued by a strange breed of predators. How long does a movie have to be out […]
4K Ultra HD Review – Wake in Fright (1971)
Wake in Fright, 1971. Directed by Ted Kotcheff. Starring Gary Bond, Donald Pleasence, Chips Rafferty, Sylvia Kaye, Jack Thompson, Peter Whittle, and Al Thomas. SYNOPSIS: After a bad gambling bet, a schoolteacher is marooned in a town full of crazy, drunk, violent men who threaten to make him just as crazy, drunk, and violent. When […]
The Omen at 50: The Story Behind the Crown Jewel of Religious Horror
Hasitha Fernando on the story behind The Omen as it turns 50… Religious horror is a subgenre that is not meant for weak minded viewers. From the get-go you are drawn into an unholy world of profanity and darkness that challenges your very beliefs. Over the years different filmmakers have given us many unforgettable religious […]
Blu-ray Review – Empire of the Ants (1977)
Empire of the Ants, 1977. Directed by Bert I. Gordon. Starring Joan Collins, Robert Lansing, John David Carson, Robert Pine, Brooke Palance. SYNOPSIS: Con artist Marilyn Fryser tries to sell phony real estate deals in an area that is overrun by giant ants. Marilyn Fryser (Joan Collins) is a land developer who likes to let […]
4K Ultra HD Review – Bullet in the Head (1990)
Bullet in the Head, 1990. Directed by John Woo. Starring Tony Leung, Jacky Cheung, Waise Lee, Simon Yam, Yolinda Yam, and Chung Lam. SYNOPSIS: When three close friends escape from Hong Kong to war-time Saigon to start a criminal’s life, they all go through a harrowing experience which totally shatters their lives and their friendship […]
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