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Favourite Video Game Soundtracks – Final Fantasy VII

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With the resurgence of vinyl, and many classic game soundtracks seeing a re-release on the format, the Flickering Myth writers look back at some of their favourites; next up is Eric Bay-Andersen with Final Fantasy VII… Before Final Fantasy VII came along, I thought of video games as an amusing way to spend time after school, […]

The Jump Scare: A Defence

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Edward Gardiner with a defence of the jump scare… “The Conjuring is a horror movie for people who don’t like horror movies.” I like Mark Kermode.  He’s one of the most respected film critics working today because of a fantastic (and rare) combination of insight, humour and honesty, and a genuine love for film, which has propelled him […]

Flickering Myth’s WrestleMania Retrospective: WrestleMania XV

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In the build-up to WrestleMania 32, the Flickering Myth writers look back at previous installments of the ‘Showcase of the Immortals’. The Card: WWF Hardcore Title Match: Al Snow vs. Hardcore Holly vs. ‘Badd Ass’ Billy Gunn (Triple Threat Hardcore Match) WWF Tag Title Match: D’Lo Brown & Test w/Ivory vs. Jeff Jarrett & Owen […]

Flickering Myth’s WrestleMania Retrospective: WrestleMania XIV

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In the build-up to WrestleMania 32, the Flickering Myth writers look back at previous installments of the ‘Showcase of the Immortals’.. The Card: Savio & Miguel vs. Jose & Jesus, Recon & Sniper vs. Bradshaw & Chainz vs. Mark Henry & D’Lo Brown vs. The Quebecers vs. The Rock N Roll Express vs. The Headbangers […]

Countdown to Batman v Superman: In Defense of Man of Steel

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Anghus Houvouras defends Man of Steel… Man of Steel is an incredibly polarizing film. A movie that made some dramatic changes to the character that have had fans debating Zack Snyder’s choices for almost three years. At the core of the debate is Superman’s lack of concern for the lives of innocence as he and […]

Top 7 Daredevil Season 2 Moments

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Samuel Brace with the top 7 Daredevil season 2 moments (spoilers follow, naturally)… Daredevil’s second season was fantastic. Some aspects worked better than others. Elektra’s/The Hands storyline was nowhere near as engaging as Frank’s (illustrated by this Punisher heavy list) but this was compelling, well crafted television with some truly standout moments to savour. Here […]

Flickering Myth’s WrestleMania Retrospective: WrestleMania 13

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In the build-up to WrestleMania 32, the Flickering Myth writers look back at previous installments of the ‘Showcase of the Immortals’. The Card: The Godwinns vs. The Headbangers vs. The New Blackjacks vs. Doug Furnas & Phillip LaFon (Four Team Elimination Match) IC Title Match: Rocky Maivia vs. The Sultan w/The Iron Sheik & Bob Backlund Hunter Hearst […]

Countdown to Batman v Superman – Injustice: Gods Among Us

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Ricky Church continues his countdown to Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice with Injustice: Gods Among Us… Superman is without a doubt one of the most heroic figures in fiction; he’s uncompromising in his belief in the goodness individual people and the world has to offer. He’s a beacon to ordinary people and heroes throughout […]

The Superman Films That Were Never Made

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This week, Neil Calloway looks at Superman movies that were planned but never shot… When the Christopher Reeve fronted Superman films came to a juddering halt in 1987 it would be almost twenty years before Clark Kent made another appearance on the big screen. To be fair, between Superman IV: The Quest For Peace and […]