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Tom Jolliffe

Terrible Remake Ideas: Past, Present, Future

February 1, 2023 by Tom Jolliffe

Tom Jolliffe looks at ten unnecessary remakes from the past and coming soon that no one asked for… Hollywood is full of interesting and original ideas. Studios are actively looking to pursue new concepts and move away from simply repackaging or updating existing IPs. Okay, I’m fibbing. Hollywood is desperately scraping any old idea they […]

Filed Under: Articles, Opinions and Long Reads, Movies, Tom Jolliffe Tagged With: Conan the Barbarian, Highlander, Ocean's Eleven, Point Break, Psycho, Road House, RoboCop, The Crow, The Hitcher, The Killer, Total Recall

PM Entertainment and the Art of Rip-offs With Razzmatazz

February 1, 2023 by Tom Jolliffe

Tom Jolliffe takes a look back at 90’s video action specialists PM Entertainment and a penchant for enjoyable knock offs… I’ve oft shared my fondness for the work of PM Entertainment, headed by Joseph Merhi and Richard Pepin. Their company were prolific through the 90’s in producing straight to cable/video movies (predominantly action) that seemed […]

Filed Under: Articles, Opinions and Long Reads, Featured, Movies, Tom Jolliffe Tagged With: anna nicole smith, Cyber Tracker, Cynthia Rothrock, Dark Breed, Don Wilson, Gary Daniels, Joe Lara, Josepth Merhi, Lorenzo Lamas, PM entertainment, rage, Recoil, Richard Pepin, Riot, Skyscraper, Steel Frontier

2023 Oscar Nominations: Reasons to Cheer and Reasons to Jeer

January 27, 2023 by Tom Jolliffe

We look at the Oscar nominations. The surprises, the nods to celebrate and some glaring omissions… The Oscar nominations for the 2023 ceremony were announced this week. It’s time to warm up your slapping hands, sorry, clapping hands and ready yourself for the main event. As with every year, there are predictable choices, and pleasing […]

Filed Under: Articles, Opinions and Long Reads, Movies, Tom Jolliffe Tagged With: Aftersun, Andrea Riseborough, Avatar: The Way of Water, Barry Keoghan, Brendan Fraser, Brendan Gleeson, Charlotte Wells, Colin Farrell, Decision to Leave, Everything Everywhere All at Once, Firenado, Frankie Corio, Glass Onion, James Cameron, jamie lee curtis, Joseph Kosinski, Ke Huy Quan, Kerry Condon, Mia Goth, michelle williams, Michelle Yeoh, Paul Mescal, pearl, ralph fiennes, Stephanie Hsu, Steven Spielberg, The Banshees of Inisherin, The Batman, The Fabelmans, The Menu, The Northman, the whale, To Leslie, Tom Cruise, Top Gun: Maverick, Triangle of Sadness, Women Talking

2023 Is All About Cocaine Bear

January 1, 2023 by Tom Jolliffe

Is Cocaine Bear the must-see film of 2023? We take a look ahead to Elizabeth Banks’ redemption film… There are some film titles that just demand to be watched. Sometimes it’s because they sound so ludicrous as to feel unmissable. It’s also particularly enticing if these happen to be horror or creature themed. Snakes on […]

Filed Under: Articles, Opinions and Long Reads, Movies, Tom Jolliffe Tagged With: cocaine bear, Elizabeth Banks

Did Colin Farrell Win 2022?

January 1, 2023 by Tom Jolliffe

We look back at a stellar year for Colin Farrell. Is Oscar Glory around the corner? It’s fair to say that Colin Farrell’s career has taken enigmatic turns. He’s danced between occasional attempts to be a major blockbuster star in the likes of Total Recall and he’s had plenty of success in the indie film […]

Filed Under: Articles, Opinions and Long Reads, Movies, Tom Jolliffe Tagged With: Colin Farrell, The Banshees of Inisherin, The Batman, Thirteen Lives

Tom Cruise vs. Keanu Reeves: Who will be 2023’s King of Action?

January 1, 2023 by Tom Jolliffe

Tom Jolliffe previews what promises to be a stellar year for action cinema as two titans bring franchise heavy-hitters to the table… As far as films have gone, 2022 was pretty damn stellar. It’s the first year in a long time where I can honestly say I’ll struggle to put a top ten together. It’s […]

Filed Under: Articles, Opinions and Long Reads, Movies, Tom Jolliffe Tagged With: Chad Stahelski, Christopher McQuarrie, Donnie Yen, John Wick, John Wick: Chapter 4, Keanu Reeves, Mission: Impossible, Mission: Impossible Dead Reckoning Part One, Scott Adkins, Tom Cruise

The Sandler Paradox: Seriously… Adam Sandler Could (and Should) Win an Oscar!

December 31, 2022 by Tom Jolliffe

We look at The Adam Sandler Paradox and why Little Nicky himself could (and should) win an Oscar soon… Adam Sandler is a fans favourite. A purveyor of ‘low brow’ comedy where he has perfected the role of the laid-back underdog who is slightly shlubby. Among an array of legitimate comedy gems (which you might […]

Filed Under: Articles, Opinions and Long Reads, Movies, Tom Jolliffe Tagged With: Adam Sandler, Billy Maddison, Funny People, Grown Ups, Happy Gilmore, Hubie Halloween, hustle, Little Nicky, Punch Drunk Love, The Meyerowitz Stories, The Ridiculous 6, The Waterboy, The Wedding Singer, Uncut Gems

What is the Most Quotable Movie of All Time?

December 28, 2022 by Tom Jolliffe

Tom Jolliffe on the most quotable film ever made… Films come and go. Some disappear into a distant haze of half forgotten memory. Others, for a variety of reasons, stand the test of time. Maybe you remember the visuals of Blade Runner, the powerhouse performances in The Godfather, the impeccable writing of Chinatown, or the […]

Filed Under: Articles, Opinions and Long Reads, Movies, Tom Jolliffe Tagged With: Anchorman, Labyrinth, Star Wars, The Big Lebowski, The Princess Bride, Withnail and I

Incredible Movie Opening Scenes That Hooked the Audience

December 28, 2022 by Tom Jolliffe

Tom Jolliffe looks at 15 great movie openings which hook the audience immediately… Audiences are a difficult bunch to please sometimes. A film’s goal is to grab the attention of viewers and hold them until the final credits roll. In the age of streaming and a lust for instant gratification, where Tik Tok videos all […]

Filed Under: Articles, Opinions and Long Reads, Movies, Tom Jolliffe Tagged With: a history of violence, Blade, Brotherhood of The Wolf, Casino Royale, Conan the Barbarian, Drive, Heat, Indiana Jones and The Raiders of the Lost Ark, Inglourious Basterds, Naked, No Country for Old Men, Once Upon a Time in the West, Scream, The Dark Knight, The Matrix

Maximum Van Dammage: The Definitive Top 10 Jean-Claude Van Damme Movies!

December 28, 2022 by Tom Jolliffe

It’s time for the undisputed, inarguable, and definitive Top 10 Jean-Claude Van Damme movies… The Muscles from Brussels turned 62 this year. He’s had a stellar career filled with majestic, high-kicking action. The most iconic image of Van Damme, aside from his infamous bicep pose, is the glorious sight of him leaping in the air […]

Filed Under: Articles, Opinions and Long Reads, Featured, Movies, Tom Jolliffe Tagged With: Bloodsport, double impact, Hard Target, In Hell, JCVD, Jean-Claude Van Damme, Kickboxer, Lionheart, Maximum Risk, sudden death, The Bouncer, Timecop, Universal Soldier, Universal Soldier: Regeneration, Wake of Death

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