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. In the year that True Romance celebrates its 30th anniversary we dive in to look back at Scott’s career to pick out […]
Mrs. Doubtfire at 30: The Story Behind the Timeless Comedy Classic
As it celebrates its 30th anniversary, Hasitha Fernando delves into the story behind the comedy classic Mrs. Doubtfire… Many have found solace and happiness through Robin Williams’ efforts. Over the years the gifted performer have captivated audiences the world over through his soulful performances and artful comedy. Mrs. Doubtfire was one of the movies that […]
Oldboy at 20: The Story Behind Park Chan-wook’s Classic Crime Thriller
Hasitha Fernando revisits Park Chan-wook’s Oldboy as it turns 20… Park Chan-wook’s Oldboy was a film that seared its indelible images into modern-day pop culture whilst functioning as a major turning point in South Korean cinema. It gained widespread attention in the US and almost won the Palme d’Or at the Cannes Film Festival in […]
The Essential Modern Conspiracy Thriller Movies
Hasitha Fernando with ten essential conspiracy thrillers… Conspiracy thrillers are a sub-genre of film that kick-started with the likes of The Manchurian Candidate and The Ipcress File, eventually flourishing in the 70s with bonafide hits such as Three Days of the Condor, All the President’s Men, Marathon Man and Executive Action. The movies were primarily […]
Movie Review – Heir of the Witch (2023)
Heir of the Witch, 2023. Directed by Victoria U Bell. Starring Victoria U Bell, Ben Holtzmuller, Deanna Rashell, Lorayn DeLuca, and Julian Brittano. SYNOPSIS: A seamstress is haunted by a family curse whilst trying to fit in with her high society friends. In Heir of the Witch – the directorial debut of actor/writer/producer Victoria U […]
Quantum of Solace – The Flawed Bond Adventure at 15
Hasitha Fernando dives into the story behind Quantum of Solace as it turns 15… Quantum of Solace has often been labelled the low point of Daniel Craig’s run as James Bond, but in its defence, a problematic production rife with script related issues certainly played an integral role in muddling the proceedings. Whatever the case […]
Slumdog Millionaire at 15: Revisiting a Divisive Cross-Culture Phenomenon
Hasitha Fernando revisits Danny Boyle’s Oscar-winning Slumdog Millionaire as it turns 15… Depending on where you’re from you will either love or hate Slumdog Millionaire, plain and simple. Where some will find an emotionally gratifying story, others will certainly take offense of and label it as poverty pornography. And so, on its 15th anniversary we […]
Child’s Play at 35: The Story Behind the Cult Classic Horror
Hasitha Fernando revisits Child’s Play on its 35th anniversary… All Hallow’s Eve may be done and dusted but today brings the anniversary of an iconic horror flick. This is none other than Child’s Play, which debuted 35 years ago amidst controversy and protests, but also was able to successfully launch a franchise that continues to […]
Exclusive Interview – Actress Viva Lee on the adventure-thriller Polaris
The wait is finally over! KC Carthew’s adventure thriller, Polaris, first premiered at the 2022 Fantasia International Film Festival and has since been screened at numerous festivals. This week, Epic Pictures Group is bringing the film to U.S. audiences. The film’s summary reads: Set in 2144 against the harsh backdrop of a frozen wasteland, SUMI, […]
Movie Review – Bite (2022)
Bite, 2022. Directed by James Owen. Starring Shian Denovan, Nansi Nsue, Stuart Sessions, Annabelle Lanyon, Jack Loy, Joe Egan. SYNOPSIS: A pair of thieves on the run from gangsters take refuge in a house where some very strange people live. Bite is the debut feature of surgeon-turned-filmmaker James Owen, and is the probable answer if […]
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