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7 Mad Movie Doctors Who Deserve More Recognition

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Casey Chong profiles seven mad doctors who deserve more recognition for their contributions to crazy cinema science… Movies about mad doctors have been around for the longest time, stretching way back to the black-and-white film era such as The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari, Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde and Frankenstein. They have continued to dominate […]

Great 2010s Thrillers You May Have Missed

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Casey Chong with seven thrillers from the 2010s that may have flown under your radar… The 2010s has a wealth of acclaimed thrillers from Denis Villeneuve’s Prisoners to David Fincher’s Gone Girl and Martin Scorsese’s Shutter Island, to name but a few. But just like any genre, some thrillers are either overlooked or unfairly maligned […]

6 Great Australian Crime Movies of the 1980s

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Casey Chong with six bonza Australian crime movies of the 1980s for your watch list… The crime genre in Australian film history stretches way back to 1906, which was ironically the world’s first feature-length film titled The Story of the Kelly Gang. By the 1980s, Australian cinema had significantly evolved into a new era, with […]

10 Great Horror Movies That Avoid the Director Sophomore Slump

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Casey Chong looks at ten directors with great sophomore horror movies… Any filmmaker hopes they can hit the jackpot out of the gate, and many manage to impress with their directorial debut, earning positive responses from both critics and audiences. Then comes the next challenge of continuing a winning streak without falling victim to the […]

The Best Leslie Nielsen Spoof Movies

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Casey Chong looks at the best spoof movies from the late, great Leslie Nielsen… The late Leslie Nielsen was one of a kind, whose comedy repertoire remains the greatest achievement of his decades-long acting career. It’s hard to believe the star famous for his deadpan comedy style was originally a dramatic actor. You might remember […]

1990s Summer Movie Flops That Deserved Better

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Casey Chong presents seven 90s summer movie flops that deserved better… The 1990s saw a good deal of summer movies that turned into big hits. Various films released during the crowded months-long season spread across different genres from supernatural romance (1990’s Ghost) to sci-fi action (1991’s Terminator 2: Judgment Day), dinosaur-themed sci-fi (1993’s Jurassic Park) […]

Seven Superhero Comedies to Add to Your Watchlist

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Casey Chong presents a selection of superhero comedies to add to your watch list… What do Guardians of the Galaxy, Shazam! and Kick-Ass have in common? They are among the more recognizable superhero comedies that made their mark on the big screen, but there are plenty more out there that deserve to be seen. Some […]

Ranking Bad E.T. Rip-Offs From Worst to Watchable

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Casey Chong presents a selection of bad E.T.: the Extra-Terrestrial ripoffs, ranked from worst to watchable… The year 1982 may have given us hits like Rocky III, Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan and Poltergeist, but it was Steven Spielberg’s E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial that reigned supreme during the summer season that year, blending a […]

7 Great NEON Horror Movies That Deserve Your Attention

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Casey Chong with seven great horror films from NEON that you need to see… Indie film production and distributor NEON has offered audiences a diverse range of genres since launching with the 2017 sci-fi comedy Colossal starring Anne Hathaway. Since then, the New York-based film company has established its reputation for delivering high-quality films such […]

10 Great 80s Sci-Fi Adventure Movies You Need To See

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Casey Chong with a selection of great 1980s sci-fi adventure movies to add to your watch list… The 1980s was a great decade for movies with the emergence of modern blockbuster cinema, state-of-the-art special effects, and a wealth of fascinating stories across various genres. Among the most popular of the decade was the sci-fi adventure, […]