Hasitha Fernando looks at the story behind Steven Soderbergh’s pandemic thriller Contagion…Over the years Hollywood has churned out a host of pandemic thrillers that range from downright outlandish to the eerily prophetic. Contagion cheerfully belongs to the latter camp, where the devastating impact of an unfolding global pandemic was portrayed in chillingly accurate fashion. As […]
Stand by Me at 40: The Story Behind the Masterful Coming-of-Age Classic
As the film celebrates its 40th anniversary, Hasitha Fernando looks at the story behind Rob Reiner’s iconic Stephen King adaptation Stand By Me…Stand by Me is often considered as one of the best movies to hail from the 1980s era and functions as a benchmark for coming-of-age dramas in cinema. Since its release fourdecades ago, […]
The Fly at 40: The Story Behind David Cronenberg’s Sci-Fi Horror Classic
As the film celebrates its 40th anniversary, we look at the story behind David Cronenberg’s The Fly…David Cronenberg is a man that requires no introduction. The Canadian filmmaker is almost a genre unto himself, being one of the principal originators of the body horror sub-genre. Despite being one of his early efforts, The Fly continues […]
Aliens at 40: The Story Behind One of the Finest Hardcore Sci-Fi Actioners Ever Conceived
As it celebrates its 40th anniversary, Hasitha Fernando explores the story behind Aliens…The follow up to Ridley Scott’s classic sci-fi horror Alien, James Cameron’s Aliens is considered one of the greatest sequels ever made. The film is often bunched alongside the likes of Terminator 2: Judgment Day and The Godfather Part II as an example […]
Independence Day at 30: The Story Behind the Sci-Fi Blockbuster
As it turns 30, Hasitha Fernando looks at the story behind the 1996 blockbuster Independence Day…One of the most unforgettable moments in the history of blockbuster filmmaking has got to be a colossal plasma beam completely laying waste to the White House in Independence Day. I mean, who can forget it right? Today, as the […]
The Devil Wears Prada at 20: The Making of a Pop Culture Classic
Hasitha Fernando on the story behind The Devil Wears Prada as the film celebrates its 20th anniversary…The Devil Wears Prada was that rare comedy drama that combined biting satire, witty dialogue, compelling performances whilst putting a refreshing spin on the classic fish-out-of-water scenario. The film offered a rare look at the demanding nature of the […]
The Omen at 50: The Story Behind the Crown Jewel of Religious Horror
Hasitha Fernando on the story behind The Omen as it turns 50…Religious horror is a subgenre that is not meant for weak minded viewers. From the get-go you are drawn into an unholy world of profanity and darkness that challenges your very beliefs. Over the years different filmmakers have given us many unforgettable religious horror […]
Raiders of the Lost Ark at 45: The Story Behind the Quintessential Action-Adventure Classic
As the film celebrates its 45th anniversary, Hasitha Fernando dives into the story behind Raiders of the Lost Ark…Raiders of the Lost Ark is the perfect “popcorn” flick, featuring a rugged adventurer in the form of Harrison Ford, non-stop action mayhem, exotic locations and an engrossing narrative. The movie is the quintessential action-adventure, which has […]
Top Gun at 40: The Story Behind the Iconic Tom Cruise Action Blockbuster
As it celebrates its 40th anniversary, Hasitha Fernando looks at the story behind Top Gun…Top Gun can best be described as the quintessential 80s summer blockbuster. Filled with high-octane aerial cinematography, an infectiously charming Tom Cruise and one of the most iconic movie soundtracks of all time, Top Gun simply redefined “popcorn cinema” all those […]
Mission: Impossible III at 20 – The Story Behind the Underrated Action Sequel
Hasitha Fernando looks at the story behind Mission: Impossible III as the film celebrates its 20th anniversary…Despite the box-office success of Mission: Impossible 2, the film was a significant departure from Bruce Geller’s original espionage television series as well as Brian De Palma’s twisty-turny 1996 suspense thriller which launched the big screen franchise. However, Mission: […]
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