Flickering Myth’s Tom Jolliffe ventures back a decade to look at ten essential thrillers from 2016… Have you ever come across a film you saw recently on the big screen? Freshly released, brand spanking new, and it feels like it was only yesterday. Then you take a look at the year in parentheses and realise […]
12 Erotically Charged Thrillers You Need To See
We get hot under the collar with twelve essential, erotically-charged thrillers… Erotic thrillers are experiencing something of a comeback and are arguably more mainstream than ever. Plenty of fare, once consigned to Skinemax cable premieres in the dead of night, are capturing audiences on the big screen or taking pride of place as streaming originals […]
Close Encounters of the Spielberg Kind
Spielberg delivers a close encounter with extraterrestrials this year with Disclosure Day, but this ain’t his first rodeo… Steven Spielberg might be 80 this year, but he’s showing no signs of slowing down. This June, his latest blockbuster Disclosure Day arrives, and the trailer promises plenty of Spielbergian magic. We can expect UFOs, aliens, and […]
8 Recent Film Gems You Need to See
Just in case you missed them, you need to check out these recent gems… Every year, countless films are released, and it’s inevitable that some slip under the radar. Even those that garner critical acclaim across the festival season might find that by the time the release hits, there isn’t the widespread buzz the film […]
10 Essential Holidays Gone Wrong Movies
Pack your suitcase and don’t forget your passport for these essential holidays gone wrong! Holidays are supposed to be relaxing escapes from the grind of everyday life. Whether you’re off to the snowy mountains to ski, or soaking up the sun, sand and Sangria at a Spanish beach, everybody needs a little R and R. […]
They Don’t Make ‘Em like Grosse Pointe Blank Anymore
We take a look back at Grosse Pointe Blank, the cult classic that should be the blueprint for genre-blending films… Studios seem to like a good genre blend these days. It’s not a new concept, and the action/comedy fusion has been a staple for many years. However, flipping it on its head somewhat and infusing […]
10 Essential Style Over Substance Movies
Dazzling visuals, killer soundtracks and spectacle delivered with perfect polish. Who needs depth with these style-over-substance classics? Cinema allows for plenty of choice. Whilst some of us might fancy a film that intellectually engages us, others might want some simple escapism. When it comes to simpler cinema, there are also those films that focus intensely […]
How Orion Pictures Perfected the Chuck Norris Movie
Orion Pictures made arguably the two best movies with the late Chuck Norris, Code of Silence and Lone Wolf McQuade… The late great Chuck Norris departed the mortal coil. He wasn’t taken; he just left us behind. Norris’ legacy leans heavily toward the meme generation and viral internet humour. Chuck Norris Facts were an early […]
10 Intense Chamber Piece Movies for Your Watchlist
Who needs a lot of locations? Not these ten intense chamber pieces… A chamber piece movie is typified by limited locations, or more often just a single location, with a focus on a small cast of characters. Intimate focus and character-driven narratives are a perfect antithesis to huge expansive ensembles and globe-trotting adventures you might […]
12 Essential Marchal Arts Movies To Enjoy This March
March is the perfect time to wax on and wax off with these 12 essential ass-kicking martial arts films… Whether you have a black belt in Kung-fu, pink belt in origami, or you can’t fight your way out of a wet paper bag, many of us love a good martial arts movie. Cinema has made […]
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