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Back to the Future at 40: The Story Behind the Pop Culture Touchstone

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Forty years on from its release, we look at the story behind Back to the Future… Back to the Future is a movie that captured the hearts and minds of viewers the world over with its unique blend of humor, action and adventure coupled with inventive storytelling and memorable performances. All in all, Back to […]

Whatever Happened to the Horror Icon?

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Where Have All the Boogeymen Gone? The Rise and Fall of the Horror Icon… There was a time when Freddy Krueger could outshine Batman on a Halloween aisle. Jason Voorhees sat comfortably on talk show couches. Chucky wasn’t just a killer doll; he was a walking, talking merchandise machine. These characters weren’t just villains, they […]

The Must-See Movies of 2015

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We take a look at the cinematic offerings of 2015 with ten must-see modern classics from ten years ago…  The last few years have seen a nice upswing in the amount of creatively ambitious and interesting auteur indie films. Sure, the tentpole market has been a tad dour, but the rise of enthralling indie cinema […]

Psycho at 65: The Story Behind Alfred Hitchcock’s Masterful Horror

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Hasitha Fernando looks at the story behind Alfred Hitchcock’s Psycho as it turns 65… Psycho is without a doubt Alfred Hitchcock’s most influential and well-known effort in spite of helming such masterful films such as Vertigo, Dial M for Murder and North by Northwest. The movie, which stirred much controversy at the time of its […]

Ten Unmade Film Masterpieces

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Simon Thompson looks at the story behind ten great unmade films… “What if…?” scenarios are something which truly gnaw at the human psyche, in almost every context. Socially, romantically, and professionally human beings constantly mull over things that they didn’t do or say, and how they would play it if they had a second chance […]

10 Great Movies About Twins

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Twins in films have always been a staple; here are ten essential movies about twins… Twins in the movies. It’s a well that’s been drawn upon innumerable times, and that’s just on sites with Hub in the address bar. As far as proper cinema, twins as central characters, whether identical or not, have seen an […]

7 Sci-Fi Horror Movie Hidden Gems You Have To See

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EJ Moreno looks at seven overlooked sci-fi horror movies you have to see… Get ready to add a gang of fantastic sci-fi horror films to your watchlist as we explore the sub-genre’s hidden gems that keep us up at night. If you’ve heard of these films or are learning about them for the first time, […]

10 Reasons Why Predator Is Awesome

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Here are 10 reasons why Predator is one of the greatest movies of the 1980s… Released on this day in 1987, Predator remains a timeless classic. Its lithe simplicity and iconic imagery have given it a lasting legacy. The film launched a franchise which has never come close to matching its expert delivery and tense […]

The Rise and Disappointing Disappearance of Director Richard Kelly

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Simon Thompson looks at the rise and disappointing disappearance of filmmaker Richard Kelly… The paradox of being a talented independent film director is that if your work is deemed to be interesting and unique, eventually mainstream Hollywood will come along and try and co-opt it into being like everyone else’s. Kelly (and his contemporary Shane […]

Brilliantly Simple But Insanely Thrilling Movies

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Sometimes, less is more! Check out these wildly thrilling movies with brilliantly simple concepts… The great thing about cinema is that it has something for everyone. You want action, you can find it. Comedy? We got you. Rob Schneider films? Each to their own. Many a Christopher Nolan film has perplexed and bewildered audiences with […]