On the film’s tenth anniversary, Hasitha Fernando looks at the story behind Marvel Studios’ Captain America: Civil War… The character arc of Steve Rogers which began with the retro-vibed actioner Captain America: The First Avenger concluded with the epic Avengers 2.5-esque Captain America: Civil War. During this journey Steve Rogers transformed from an obedient solider […]
Crocodile Dundee at 40: The Story Behind the Beloved Aussie Classic
Hasitha Fernando dives into the story behind Crocodile Dundee at the film celebrates its 40th anniversary… When Crocodile Dundee debuted four decades ago it became an instant pop-culture phenomenon, launching actor Paul Hogan into the proverbial stratosphere and making the comedian a household name. The character of Mick “Crocodile” Dundee too became immensely popular with […]
10 Essential Road Movies of the 1990s
Casey Chong presents an essential selection of 90s road movies… The 1990s road movie tropes define its genre by focusing on the characters’ journey of self-discovery with thought-provoking themes from the search for freedom to identity, rebellion, adventure, and friendship. Depending on the movies, some of them lead to a positive end, while others culminate […]
12 Erotically Charged Thrillers You Need To See
We get hot under the collar with twelve essential, erotically-charged thrillers… Erotic thrillers are experiencing something of a comeback and are arguably more mainstream than ever. Plenty of fare, once consigned to Skinemax cable premieres in the dead of night, are capturing audiences on the big screen or taking pride of place as streaming originals […]
10 Essential Irish Horror Movies You Need To See
Casey Chong presents an essential selection of creepy Irish horror movies for your watch list… The distinct characteristics of Irish horror movies lie in their visual and narrative interpretation of the ancient folklore and myth, often related to rural and isolated locations. These settings play a big part in establishing the dread through the use […]
Close Encounters of the Spielberg Kind
Spielberg delivers a close encounter with extraterrestrials this year with Disclosure Day, but this ain’t his first rodeo… Steven Spielberg might be 80 this year, but he’s showing no signs of slowing down. This June, his latest blockbuster Disclosure Day arrives, and the trailer promises plenty of Spielbergian magic. We can expect UFOs, aliens, and […]
Miami Connection: A Gloriously Insane Cult Treasure
Jack Gayer revisits the insane treasure that is Miami Connection… Some films are such colossal pieces of shit that they can only be enjoyed sardonically. Until that limited charm wears off and you fall asleep. Cats (2019) is one of these misguided dumpster-fire films, and no amount of mind-altering substances known to man can make […]
10 Forgotten Erotic Thrillers of the 1980s
Casey Chong with a selection of forgotten erotic thrillers of the 1980s that are worth revisiting… The 1990s may have been the decade when the erotic thriller genre flooded the market not only in mainstream cinema but also in direct-to-video distribution. But let’s not forget about the decade before – the 1980s, that is – […]
8 Recent Film Gems You Need to See
Just in case you missed them, you need to check out these recent gems… Every year, countless films are released, and it’s inevitable that some slip under the radar. Even those that garner critical acclaim across the festival season might find that by the time the release hits, there isn’t the widespread buzz the film […]
7 Underrated Serial Killer Movies of the 2000s
Casey Chong presents seven underrated serial killer movies of the 2000s… The 2000s era saw a surge in thrillers, notably the serial killer subgenre, which focused more on the deeply psychological, at times, morally ambiguous aspects of the antagonist’s motives. Popular and acclaimed movies from American Psycho to others like Hannibal, Saw and Memories of […]
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