As it turns 35, Hasitha Fernando looks at the story behind The Silence of the Lambs…The Silence of the Lambs is one of those films that leaves a lasting impression on anyone who has viewed it. Anthony Hopkins’ chilling turn as the calculating psychopath Dr. Hannibal Lecter and Jodie Foster’s brilliantly nuanced performance as FBI […]
7 Crazy Cult 80s Movies You Might Have Missed
Casey Chong with a selection of crazy cult movies from the 1980s…One of the best things about watching movies is how diverse the various genres have spread from the mainstream, audience-friendly fares to indie works and finally, the types that defy genre conventions or outright weird. They can be movies where logic is thrown out […]
Taxi Driver at 50: The Story Behind Martin Scorsese’s Classic Psychological Drama
As the film turns 50, Hasitha Fernando looks at the story behind Martin Scorsese’s Taxi Driver…Taxi Driver has been hailed as one of the greatest cinematic efforts of the 1970s, and that’s certainly saying something. In a decade driven by auteur cinema which include such efforts as The French Connection, All the President’s Men, The […]
Deadpool at 10: The Story Behind the Irreverent Superhero Blockbuster
As it celebrates is tenth anniversary, Hasitha Fernando looks at the story behind Deadpool…Deadpool was one of those IPs that was perpetually stuck in development for the longest duration. Fast forward to ten years later, and the property has transformed into one of the most lucrative superhero franchises out there and there’s no knowing what’ll […]
7 John Hughes Movies You Might Have Missed
Go beyond the classics as Casey Chong presents seven John Hughes movies you might have missed…The name John Hughes is synonymous with ’80s teen culture, the filmmaker having spent the majority of his career exploring the angst-ridden years of adolescence as teenagers cope with generational conflicts, class struggles, and more. He basically defined the era […]
Nine Underrated Zombie Movies of the 2000s
Casey Chong with nine underrated zombie movies of the 2000s…By the 2000s, the era marked the rise of the undead – a significant turning point where the zombie genre, previously popularized by George A. Romero, was no longer restricted to typically slow-moving reanimated corpses. They became more aggressive and even capable of charging forward, evidently […]
The Best Jason Statham Action Movies
Casey Chong with the essential Jason Statham action movies…With his distinctive tough guy look and the kind of impassive personality that you don’t want to mess with, Jason Statham fits like a glove when it comes to playing a no-nonsense action role. Formerly a professional diver, he began his acting career after Guy Ritchie cast […]
10 Essential Movies from 1976
We take a look at a great year for cinema with ten essential movies from 1976…A stellar year in cinema can sometimes be judged by the strength of the Best Picture nominees. Then you could look again in a decade or two and see which films have accrued a loyal cult following and been more […]
10 Great Cult B-Movies of the VHS Era
Lower your brow and grab the popcorn as it’s time to look at ten unmissable cult B-movie gems of the VHS era…The point of the humble B-movie (which has effectively now become the A-movie as far as mainstream tent pole cinema is concerned), was -without too many airs or graces or deep psychological study – […]
Eight Essential Maika Monroe Performances
Casey Chong on the essential Maika Monroe performances…One of the most promising young actresses working today, the Santa Barbara-born Maika Monroe is often synonymous with the horror genre, thanks in no small part to her breakthrough performance in It Follows. But she isn’t the type who is pigeonholed as a strictly horror movie actress, as […]
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