Hasitha Fernando revisits Rush Hour as it turns 25… Remember that age old expression “it takes two to tango?” well, the old adage rings especially true of buddy comedies. A sub-genre that has been around since the inception of Hollywood cinema, kick-starting in the 30s with the likes of Laurel and Hardy and Abbott and […]
The Naked Gun: From the Files of Police Squad! at 35
Hasitha Fernando on the story behind The Naked Gun as the comedy classic turns 35… Only a handful of actors have been able to master the level of deadpan humor that Leslie Nielsen achieved. A comedic genius of the first water, one of Nielsen’s greatest efforts was none other than The Naked Gun: From the […]
Quantum of Solace – The Flawed Bond Adventure at 15
Hasitha Fernando dives into the story behind Quantum of Solace as it turns 15… Quantum of Solace has often been labelled the low point of Daniel Craig’s run as James Bond, but in its defence, a problematic production rife with script related issues certainly played an integral role in muddling the proceedings. Whatever the case […]
The Essential Man vs. AI Movies
AI technology is developing to astonishing levels and if you’ve seen any of these sci-fi films, you know it’s all going to go wrong… Technology is great. Whoever invented the waffle iron is a genius. Video games keep us amused, even though I think that games peaked at 16-bit. When it comes to everyday functions, […]
Ten Essential Horror Remakes of the 21st Century
Hasitha Fernando with ten essential horror remakes of the 21st century… Remakes are a dime-a-dozen and the same rings true for the horror genre as well. However, amidst the eye rolling mediocrity that is found in modern cinema, there are some admirable gems that stand out and pique one’s interest. So, without further ado, here […]
What If? Five Marvel Movies That Were Almost Made
EJ Moreno looks at five Marvel movie “what ifs?”… Like every franchise or studio, Marvel has seen their fair share of films enter development and never see a release. Whether it’s a passion project rejected by studio heads or just a long developmental process that scares off a lead, we’ve seen plenty of projects based […]
Kill Bill: Vol. 1 – The Quentin Tarantino Classic at 20
Hasitha Fernando dives into the story behind Quentin Tarantino’s Kill Bill: Vol. 1 as it turns 20… Quentin Tarantino is a man that requires no introduction. The talented auteur has churned out multiple critically lauded, awards-worthy flicks over the years and not shown any signs of stopping. Kill Bill: Vol. 1 was the first chapter […]
American History X at 25: Revisiting the Controversial Crime Drama
Hasitha Fernando looks into the story behind American History X as it turns 25… American History X is an unforgettable crime drama from start to finish. Featuring powerful performances by Edward Norton to a scene stealing turn by Edward Furlong, the film approached a controversial subject without compromise or cutting corners, and the end result […]
Child’s Play at 35: The Story Behind the Cult Classic Horror
Hasitha Fernando revisits Child’s Play on its 35th anniversary… All Hallow’s Eve may be done and dusted but today brings the anniversary of an iconic horror flick. This is none other than Child’s Play, which debuted 35 years ago amidst controversy and protests, but also was able to successfully launch a franchise that continues to […]
Iconic Characters Who Deserve Their Own Christmas Movie
Tom Jolliffe places some iconic characters into the festive chaos of the Christmas movie… It’s Christmas. You might already be fed up with the never-ending barrage of Christmas songs, the neighbours who have had their lights going since they threw out their pumpkins, and the barrage of Christmas movies. Are there too many? Maybe. So […]
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