Anghus Houvouras on James Cameron’s Avatar and its total lack of cultural impact… We’re living in an age of entertainment extremism, where passionate fans go to ludicrous lengths to engage in hyperbolic talking points about their favorite film or franchise. It can be exhausting, wading through social media and hearing people make bold declarations not […]
‘Sound’ & Fury: The internet’s obsession with ranking movies
Anghus Houvouras on Sight & Sound’s Top 100, Jeanne Dielman, and the internet’s obsession with ranking movies… A few weeks back, Sight & Sound magazine released its most recent list of the top 100 films. An honor bestowed upon cinematic works once every decade, voted on by 1169 filmmakers who were asked to rank their […]
Who are the contemporary Masters of Cinema?
Anghus Houvouras on the contemporary Masters of Cinema… Sometimes a good movie conversation can lead you to interesting places. Take the discussion around the wildly overpraised Baby Driver; a good movie that’s being called a ‘masterpiece’ (it’s not). During the discussion my friend Simon Columb posted this on Twitter: Edgar Wright ain't no "master". Bloomin' […]
Five Things I Still Like About the DC Extended Universe
Anghus Houvouras with five things he likes about the DC Extended Universe… I’ll tell you what I don’t like: having to type the words ‘DC Extended Universe’. It just sounds stupid. That really has nothing to do with the following column, but I always wonder who the hell coined that awkward franchise phrase every time […]
Why Thanos will make or break Avengers: Infinity War
Anghus Houvouras on Thanos’ role in Avengers: Infinity War… My ambivalence with Marvel movies has been well documented. As I state in all my Marvel related rants, I may be the most consistently critical columnist writing about the mediocrity of Marvel movies online. If we lived in a world where business cards were still a […]
Why Doctor Strange’s ending gives me hope for Marvel Studios
Anghus Houvouras on the ending of Doctor Strange and how it gives him hope for the future of the MCU… I’ve been one of the most vocal critics of Marvel movies online. While everyone else is doing backflips for each new Marvel movie that comes out, I’m the guy in the corner screaming “But they’re […]
Is Super Mario Bros. the worst adapted property ever?
Anghus Houvouras on Super Mario Bros., and whether it is the worst adapted property ever… Like any publication or website, there are a number of daily discussions about hot-topics that should be featured on Flickering Myth. A good editor surveys the pop culture landscape and looks to see what the contributors can offer to generate […]
Franchise Report Card: Marvel & DC
Anghus Houvouras grades the Marvel Cinematic and DC Extended Universes… There’s been a lot of discussion lately about fan bias towards movies from our experienced friends at Marvel Studios and Warner Bros. who have just started taking baby steps into an expanded cinematic universe. Critics, columnists, and editors find themselves in a precarious situation from […]
9 ways to save the DC Extended Universe
Anghus Houvouras with 9 ways to save the DC Extended Universe… I don’t require much. Just a producer credit on every Warner Bros. DC movie, a balloon payment of $16 million dollars in gold cougarans, and 8% of the merchandising. Wait. Sorry. Got ahead of myself. Before the fans and Warner Bros. shower me in warm, […]
Is Star Trek Beyond the worst teaser trailer ever?
Anghus Houvouras on the trailer for Star Trek Beyond… First impressions. They’re so important, especially in the world of blockbuster cinema where the marketplace is saturated with high budgeted fare looking to snap its fingers and gain your attention for a fleeting moment. It’s been awhile since the wretched Star Trek Beyond trailer first hit […]
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