Hasitha Fernando delves into the story behind Dead Poets Society as the film celebrates its 35th anniversary…To stand out in a filmography that is as impressive as Robin Williams’ makes it a very special movie, and Dead Poets Society is just that and then some. One of the most memorable coming-of-age dramas to ever be […]
Is 2024’s Blockbuster Season Totally Uninspiring?
We look ahead at what’s in store for the second half of 2024 and ponder whether there are any must-see, sure-fire hits…Having recently looked at the state of the cinema industry and whether the big screen experience is on its last legs, now seems like a good time to look ahead to the rest of […]
The Matrix at 25: The Quintessential Sci-Fi Actioner of the Modern Age
As it returns to cinemas for its 25th anniversary, Hasitha Fernando plugs into The Matrix to look at the story behind the 1999 sci-fi action classic…The influence The Matrix had on cinema as a whole is undeniable and even a quarter century later the effort continues to trigger discourse and stir debate amongst cinephiles and […]
The Most Iconic Cult Classics of All Time
EJ Moreno on the most iconic cult classics…What does it take for a film to be considered a “cult classic?” Many define it as a movie that is popular among a particular group, but for me, that isn’t always the case. Some cult classics can become larger than life presences in the industry, taking over […]
As Seen on TV: 80s UK Children’s Shows That Became 8-Bit Games
Andrew Newton takes a trip back to the 1980s to revisit a selection of 8-bit computer games based on popular British kid’s TV shows…The children’s television programmes of the 1980s were wonderful, they had to be back in the day as quality was essential. There were no all day children’s channels back then, no BBC […]
10 Essential Will Smith Movies
As the actor launches his comeback with Bad Boys: Ride or Die [read our review here], EJ Moreno looks at the best Will Smith movies…From rapper to television star to Academy Award winner, a career like this is almost unheard of. Will Smith, whose film work has grossed over $9 billion, is a once-in-a-generation actor […]
The Most Obscure & Shocking John Waters Movies
EJ Moreno looks at the most shocking obscure films of cult filmmaker John Waters…Cult filmmaker John Waters has quite the stacked resume. From Pink Flamingos to Hairspray, Waters knows how to craft films that stick with you long after watching. Each one of his projects is just as shocking as the next; you won’t forget the […]
Horror Sequel Highs & Lows
Join us for a deep dive into horror highs & lows…Franchises are critical to filmmaking, especially in horror. There have been highs and lows when a film decides to spin itself off and do more entries, and we’ll cover them today.We don’t want to harp on the traditional excellent or lousy horror sequels for this […]
Takashi Miike: The Modern Godfather of Horror
EJ Moreno on Takashi Miike and his influence on horror…If you’re reading this now, you probably were the type of person who used to hunt for “the most disturbing movies of all time” lists. We’ve all been there, and it carried us all through a wild era. The need for shock films hit an all-time […]
Edge of Tomorrow at 10: A Cleverly Crafted Propulsive Sci-Fi Thriller
Hasitha Fernando revisits Edge of Tomorrow as it turns 10 to look at the story behind the sci-fi action thriller…It’s a damn shame that Tom Cruise hasn’t done a great many sci-fi movies ‘cos the ones he’s been part of have been surprisingly good. Starting with 2001’s Vanilla Sky, which was somewhat of a messy […]
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