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 […]
Direct-to-Video Horror: The Unsung Heroes of 90s Genre Cinema
Adam Page on the unsung heroes of horror… Obviously, I’m not going sit here and argue that Puppet Master 4 is Citizen Kane. I would insult both movies, and more importantly, I would miss the point completely. Because the direct-to-video horror boom of the 1990s wasn’t representing high art. It was something perhaps more important: […]
10 Adaptations That Completely Missed the Mark
Simon Thompson presents ten adaptations that failed their source material… The science of what makes a good adaptation is a bit like cooking a complicated stew with an ultra-specific recipe, in the sense that you can have most of the right ingredients, but if even one or two things are a little off what you […]
10 Essential Gross-Out Comedy Movies
Casey Chong with a selection of essential gross-out comedies… Comedies come in different styles and tones, one of which is the subgenre of gross-out comedies. True to their nature, they are meant to offend you with the shock values that can be either raunchy, revolting or plain juvenile. Physical gags are often incorporated into gross-out […]
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 Terrifying Religious Horror Movies You May Have Missed
Casey Chong with ten chilling religious horror movies you may have missed… The horror genre encompasses a wide range of themes that allow filmmakers to explore specific subjects or mix and match them as they see fit. One of the recurring themes is the religious horror, which typically covers everything from faith to guilt, doubt […]
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 […]
Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice at 10 – Looking Back at Zack Snyder’s Polarizing Superhero Flick
As it celebrates its tenth anniversary, Hasitha Fernando takes a look back at the story behind Zack Snyder’s Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice… A film featuring both the Dark Knight and the Big Blue Boy Scout has always been a concept that has intrigued filmmakers since the rising popularity of comic book movies and […]
What to Expect From A24’s Bloodsport Remake
What can we expect from Michaela Coel and A24’s Bloodsport remake? Sometimes cinema throws out a head-scratching surprise. This week, it was the news that A24 and Michaela Coel are combining to remake the Jean-Claude Van Damme star-maker, Bloodsport. It’s a bizarre combination of creative forces to say the least, and one that doesn’t immediately […]
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