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The Silence of the Lambs at 35: The Story Behind the Unforgettable Psychological Horror

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As it turns 35, Hasitha Fernando looks at the story behind The Silence of the Lambs… The Silence of the Lambs is one of those films that leaves a lasting impression on anyone who has viewed it. Anthony Hopkins’ chilling turn as the calculating psychopath Dr. Hannibal Lecter and Jodie Foster’s brilliantly nuanced performance as […]

7 Crazy Cult 80s Movies You Might Have Missed

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Casey Chong with a selection of crazy cult movies from the 1980s… One of the best things about watching movies is how diverse the various genres have spread from the mainstream, audience-friendly fares to indie works and finally, the types that defy genre conventions or outright weird. They can be movies where logic is thrown […]

Taxi Driver at 50: The Story Behind Martin Scorsese’s Classic Psychological Drama

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As the film turns 50, Hasitha Fernando looks at the story behind Martin Scorsese’s Taxi Driver… Taxi Driver has been hailed as one of the greatest cinematic efforts of the 1970s, and that’s certainly saying something. In a decade driven by auteur cinema which include such efforts as The French Connection, All the President’s Men, […]

Retro Games That Put Their Heroes Through Hell For Love

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Andrew Newton presents a selection of retro games that put their heroes through hell for the love of their lives… Valentine’s Day is a special one for couples, it’s about loving one another, red roses, candlelight, and not forgetting the all-important date, but retro games taught us something slightly different. Love is about being set […]

Deadpool at 10: The Story Behind the Irreverent Superhero Blockbuster

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As it celebrates is tenth anniversary, Hasitha Fernando looks at the story behind Deadpool… Deadpool was one of those IPs that was perpetually stuck in development for the longest duration. Fast forward to ten years later, and the property has transformed into one of the most lucrative superhero franchises out there and there’s no knowing […]

7 John Hughes Movies You Might Have Missed

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Go beyond the classics as Casey Chong presents seven John Hughes movies you might have missed… The name John Hughes is synonymous with ’80s teen culture, the filmmaker having spent the majority of his career exploring the angst-ridden years of adolescence as teenagers cope with generational conflicts, class struggles, and more. He basically defined the […]

Are we about to see The Rocknaissance?

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Dwayne Johnson is coming to a turning point in his career; from predictable and interchangeable movies to Martin Scorsese and Benny Safdie, are we about to see The Rocknaissance..?. You’ve seen that meme. A four-panelled picture of Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson, dressed in seemingly identical gear (a tight white T, stained in dirt and sweat) […]

Nine Underrated Zombie Movies of the 2000s

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Casey Chong with nine underrated zombie movies of the 2000s… By the 2000s, the era marked the rise of the undead – a significant turning point where the zombie genre, previously popularized by George A. Romero, was no longer restricted to typically slow-moving reanimated corpses. They became more aggressive and even capable of charging forward, […]

The Best Jason Statham Action Movies

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Casey Chong with the essential Jason Statham action movies… With his distinctive tough guy look and the kind of impassive personality that you don’t want to mess with, Jason Statham fits like a glove when it comes to playing a no-nonsense action role. Formerly a professional diver, he began his acting career after Guy Ritchie […]

Darren Aronofsky Movies Ranked from Worst to Best

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Casey Chong ranks the filmography of director Darren Aronofsky… The term “playing safe” isn’t in Darren Aronofsky’s filmmaking vocabulary, especially when it comes to his body of work. His movies are often thought-provoking and, at times, polarizing and even controversial – and that makes his works all the more interesting and worth checking out. Aronofsky’s […]