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Knight Rider: The Story Behind the Classic 1980s David Hasselhoff Series

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Hasitha Fernando looks at the classic 80s TV series Knight Rider… To say, Knight Rider was one of the most popular TV shows of the 80s era is something of an understatement. The show catapulted David Hasselhoff into the stratosphere and made the Pontiac Firebird Trans Am the epitome of cool. Originally broadcast on NBC […]

Mrs. Doubtfire at 30: The Story Behind the Timeless Comedy Classic

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As it celebrates its 30th anniversary, Hasitha Fernando delves into the story behind the comedy classic Mrs. Doubtfire… Many have found solace and happiness through Robin Williams’ efforts. Over the years the gifted performer have captivated audiences the world over through his soulful performances and artful comedy. Mrs. Doubtfire was one of the movies that […]

Rush Hour at 25: The Iconic Buddy Action-Comedy Revisited

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Hasitha Fernando revisits Rush Hour as it turns 25… Remember that age old expression “it takes two to tango?” well, the old adage rings especially true of buddy comedies. A sub-genre that has been around since the inception of Hollywood cinema, kick-starting in the 30s with the likes of Laurel and Hardy and Abbott and […]

The Naked Gun: From the Files of Police Squad! at 35

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Hasitha Fernando on the story behind The Naked Gun as the comedy classic turns 35… Only a handful of actors have been able to master the level of deadpan humor that Leslie Nielsen achieved. A comedic genius of the first water, one of Nielsen’s greatest efforts was none other than The Naked Gun: From the […]

Quantum of Solace – The Flawed Bond Adventure at 15

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Hasitha Fernando dives into the story behind Quantum of Solace as it turns 15… Quantum of Solace has often been labelled the low point of Daniel Craig’s run as James Bond, but in its defence, a problematic production rife with script related issues certainly played an integral role in muddling the proceedings. Whatever the case […]

Ten Essential Horror Remakes of the 21st Century

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Hasitha Fernando with ten essential horror remakes of the 21st century… Remakes are a dime-a-dozen and the same rings true for the horror genre as well. However, amidst the eye rolling mediocrity that is found in modern cinema, there are some admirable gems that stand out and pique one’s interest. So, without further ado, here […]

Kill Bill: Vol. 1 – The Quentin Tarantino Classic at 20

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Hasitha Fernando dives into the story behind Quentin Tarantino’s Kill Bill: Vol. 1 as it turns 20… Quentin Tarantino is a man that requires no introduction. The talented auteur has churned out multiple critically lauded, awards-worthy flicks over the years and not shown any signs of stopping. Kill Bill: Vol. 1 was the first chapter […]

American History X at 25: Revisiting the Controversial Crime Drama

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Hasitha Fernando looks into the story behind American History X as it turns 25… American History X is an unforgettable crime drama from start to finish. Featuring powerful performances by Edward Norton to a scene stealing turn by Edward Furlong, the film approached a controversial subject without compromise or cutting corners, and the end result […]

Child’s Play at 35: The Story Behind the Cult Classic Horror

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Hasitha Fernando revisits Child’s Play on its 35th anniversary… All Hallow’s Eve may be done and dusted but today brings the anniversary of an iconic horror flick. This is none other than Child’s Play, which debuted 35 years ago amidst controversy and protests, but also was able to successfully launch a franchise that continues to […]

A Bronx Tale: The Underappreciated Gangster Drama at 30

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Hasitha Fernando on A Bronx Tale, which celebrates its 30th anniversary… To say the 90s put out some excellent gangster dramas is something of an understatement. But squeezed between the likes of Goodfellas, Reservoir Dogs, Carlito’s Way and Casino is an underrated affair that has gone on to achieve a cult-like status amongst film aficionados […]