The Iceman, 2012. Directed by Ariel Vromen.Starring Michael Shannon, Winona Ryder, Chris Evans, Ray Liotta, David Schwimmer, Robert Davi, James Franco, and Stephen Dorff. SYNOPSIS: Chronicling the life of Richard “The Iceman” Kuklinski (Shannon), a near-emotionless contract killer for the mob. Just before he becomes a global superstar with Man of Steel, there is still […]

Villordsutch reviews the collected edition of Star Trek / Legion of Super-Heroes… “IDW Publishing and DC Comics are proud to present the greatest tale of the 23rd century! Or is that the 31st century? As you’ll see here, it’s both! Eisner-nominated writer Chris Roberson and Star Trek and Legionnaires veteran artist Jeffrey Moy partner up […]

John Lucking reviews the tenth episode of Hannibal…. It’s one thing to say that Will Graham is undergoing some kind of mental trauma, but how far in this direction can Hannibal really go? It’s a fragile subject and unless you’re going to do it justice one best left untouched, but this week’s macro-level focus on […]

Stephen Glass reviews Season 4 of Arrested Development…. Seven years of wishing and hoping and begging and praying on the part of innumerable hardcore Arrested Development fans came to an end last Sunday with the simultaneous release of 15 new episodes on Netflix, and early reviews all seem to agree; it’s different, it’s difficult, it’s […]

Oliver Davis reviews the ninth episode of Game of Thrones Season Three (spoilers ahoy)…. The Rains of Castamere. Directed by David Nutter. Written by David Benioff and D.B. Weiss. It’s number nine time, historically the most significant episode in each series so far. Season one had Ned’s execution. Season two staged the Battle of Blackwater […]

The Long Riders, 1980. Directed by Walter Hill.Starring David Carradine, Keith Carradine, Robert Carradine, Stacy Keach, James Keach, Randy Quaid, Dennis Quaid. SYNOPSIS: Following the Youngers, the Jameses and the Millers – all notorious outlaws back in the Old West, who raided and stole from banks across the country.  The Western film craze was said […]

To celebrate the release of Man of Steel this month, the Flickering Myth writing team are looking back over Superman’s previous screen adventures; next up is Simon Columb with a review of 1980’s Superman II…. Watching Superman Returns, you imagine that Marlon Brando is integral to the original four films. In reality, the original theatrical […]

Sweet Vengeance (a.k.a Sweetwater), 2013. Directed by Logan Miller.Starring Ed Harris, Jason Isaacs, January Jones, Eduardo Noriega, Jason Aldean, Vic Browder, Chad Brummett and Jenny Gabrielle. SYNOPSIS: In the late 1800s, a fanatical religious leader, a renegade Sheriff, and a former prostitute collide in a blood triangle on the rugged plains of the New Mexico […]

For Ellen, 2012. Written and Directed by So Yong KimStarring Paul Dano, Jon Heder, Margarita Levieva, Jena Malone, Shaylena Mandigo and Dakota Johnson. SYNOPSIS: Aspiring rock star Joby Taylor finally agrees to sign divorce papers with his estranged wife but discovers he is about to forfeit all custody of his six-year-old daughter Ellen. Even though […]

To celebrate the release of Man of Steel this month, the Flickering Myth writing team are looking back over Superman’s previous screen adventures; next up is Martin Deer with a review of 1978’s Superman: The Movie… Although being, undeniably, the most iconic Superhero and one of pop cultures most recognisable figures, Superman’s popularity in the […]