On the 30th anniversary of its release, Hasitha Fernando revisits The Ghost and the Darkness…The Ghost and the Darkness is a suspenseful historical adventure set in East Africa in 1896, which recounts the story of the man-eaters of Tsavo, who wreaked terror on a railway bridge site of that region. The film’s production was a […]
Why Exorcist II: The Heretic Is the Worst Movie Ever Made
With Mike Flanagan’s The Exorcist: Martyrs unveiling its first trailer, Adam Page looks back at the franchise’s low point with five reasons why Exorcist II: The Heretic is the worst movie ever made…As horror fans, I think we all know the joy that comes from watching a bad movie. I don’t mean a boring one, […]
10 Essential Arrow Video Horror Movies
It’s horror season, and Arrow Video, one of the most horror-centric boutique labels, has plenty of great selections for horror fans. Here’s ten to watch, courtesy of Flickering Myth’s Tom Jolliffe…It’s every horror aficionado’s favourite time of year. The lead-up to Halloween usually inspires a shift in viewing habits and a heady dose of horror. […]
Ben Affleck’s Movies as a Director, Ranked
Coinciding with the release of Animals, Casey Chong ranks Ben Affleck’s directorial output from best to worst…Ben Affleck first came to prominence in the late ‘90s, most notably when he and Matt Damon took home the Oscar for Best Original Screenplay for Good Will Hunting, before making his mark in his leading role in the […]
The Best Tom Cruise Comedy Performances
Casey Chong with the best Tom Cruise comedy performances…Like him or loathe him, it’s hard to deny that Tom Cruise is one of the last true movie stars whose name alone can carry weight in terms of box-office power. His longevity at staying in Hollywood’s A-list status remains intact, despite how Hollywood has evolved throughout […]
Marathon Man at 50: The Story Behind the Unforgettable 70s Paranoia Thriller
Half a century on from its release, Hasitha Fernando looks at the story behind Marathon Man…Marathon Man debuted in the decade which saw the release of some of the cinema’s best efforts which include the likes of The Godfather, All the President’s Men, Three Days of the Condor, Chinatown and One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s […]
Takeshi Kitano: From Comedian To Auteur
Simon Thompson takes a deep dive into the career of Takeshi ‘Beat’ Kitano…Takeshi Kitano’s life and artistic career have been spent pushing against convention and his career has been shaped by a series of fortunate events rather than any plan. Kitano started in the entertainment industry, first after a random beginning as a comedian and […]
The Compromise Machine: Just What Happened with 1995’s Judge Dredd?
Adam Page looks back at 1995’s Judge Dredd…There are some failures in the world of moviemaking that don’t really announce themselves straightaway. They don’t crash the plane into the mountain. They just, quietly and incrementally, over the course of eighteen months and several hundred script pages, replace the thing you were supposed to be making […]
Tom Cruise Might Have A Problem
With Tom Cruise struggling at the box office in recent years, how long can he retain full creative control over big-budget movies?When it comes to making movies, there are few artists as passionate and obsessive about the craft as Tom Cruise. He’s spent the best part of the 21st century as a creative force driving […]
Zoolander at 25: A Surreal Satirization of the Fashion Industry and Celebrity
On its 25th anniversary, Hasitha Fernando looks at the story behind Zoolander…Although mostly remembered for its quotable lines and Derek Zoolander’s “Blue Steel” look, Zoolander is actually a pretty smart, albeit absurdist, satirization of the lavish lives of the rich and famous, and a deconstruction of the cliches of the fashion industry in its own […]
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