Released on this day in 1988, EJ Moreno explores the birth of a horror icon with Elvira: Mistress of the Dark… To discuss the anniversary of the cult classic Elvira: Mistress of the Dark, we first need to look at the titular Elvira, played to chic perfection by Cassandra Peterson. Elvira was born Cassandra Peterson […]
Can Aaron Pierre Become The Next Big Action Star?
After an impressive breakout turn in Rebel Ridge, could Aaron Pierre become cinema’s next big action hero? One of the most high-profile Netflix originals hit the streaming service earlier in September accompanied by excellent reviews and shot straight to the top of the streamer’s charts. There was a pretty firm consensus from critics and fans […]
6 Underrated Francis Ford Coppola Movies
Casey Chong looks at six underrated Francis Ford Coppola movies… Francis Ford Coppola’s works as a director spanned six decades with his most prominent filmography coming from the ‘70s era. A string of hits and best works including the first two Godfather films, The Conversation and Apocalypse Now put Coppola on the map. But post-1970s […]
Test Riding Hasbro’s G.I. Joe Classified Series Cobra Ferret ATV
Gary Collinson takes Hasbro’s G.I. Joe Classified Series Cobra Ferret ATV for a test ride… Launching back in 2020, Hasbro’s G.I. Joe: Classified Series puts a modern, six-inch spin on the iconic G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero toy line of the 1980s, and over the past couple of years especially, the line been absolutely […]
Ranking Alexandre Aja’s Movies From Worst to Best
Casey Chong ranks the films of Alexandre Aja… French director Alexandre Aja has explored different genres throughout his illustrious 25-year career from the post-apocalyptic romance Furia in 1999 to the single-location sci-fi thriller Oxygen in 2021, but his most celebrated works remain his horror films, beginning with the ultra-nihilistic High Tension a.k.a. Haute Tension and […]
The Equalizer at 10: Looking Back at the Stylishly Violent Action Thriller
Hasitha Fernando on the story behind The Equalizer as it celebrates its 10th anniversary… Denzel Washington requires no introduction. The man is a master of his craft who has worked in multiple genres over several decades delivering compelling performances across the board. However, the early to mid-2000s saw him take on more action centric roles […]
Black Rain at 35: The Story Behind Ridley Scott’s Stylish Neo-Noir Actioner
As it celebrates its 35th anniversary, Hasitha Fernando looks at the story behind Ridley Scott’s Black Rain… In the late 80’s the pairing of Ridley Scott and Michael Douglas was akin to a match made in heaven. And that’s exactly what happened with the stylish neo-noir actioner Black Rain which was shot on location in […]
The Maze Runner at 10: An unexpectedly engaging YA adaptation
Hasitha Fernand on the story behind The Maze Runner as it turns 10… Young Adult literature has been around since the Victorian age with such seminal classics as Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland, Treasure Island and Tom Sawyer paving the way for modern-day efforts like Harry Potter, The Hunger Games and His Dark Materials to gain […]
The Kids Are Alright! Why Gen Z Cinephiles Are Cinema’s Last Hope
Gen Z takes a lot of heat for the current apathy toward mainstream movies that divide audiences and fail at the box office. But it’s not their fault… We’ve had some box office dynamite this year, with audiences flocking to see Deadpool’s latest outing and the Xenomorphs up to their old tricks again. Generally, though, […]
Nowhere Left to Hide: The Rise of Tech-Savvy Killers in Horror
Amy Watkins on the rise of the tech-savvy killer in the horror genre… A demonic, murderous doll. A deranged maniac set on revenge in a small town. A silent masked killer lurking in the shadows. These are the faces that haunt us. The faces that forced us to lock our doors, check the backseats of […]
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