Hasitha Fernando on the story behind Scarface as it celebrates its 40th anniversary…There is nary a filmgoer who has not heard of Brian De Palma’s Scarface. Debuting 40 years ago this month, the movie stirred controversy and polarized audiences with its graphic violence, excessive profanity and depictions of drug usage but has since then been […]
Halloween at 45: Revisiting John Carpenter’s Iconic Horror Classic
45 years on from the night he came home, we revisit John Carpenter’s 1978 classic Halloween…There is nary a person who is unfamiliar with John Carpenter’s seminal horror classic Halloween. From its infamous masked villain, iconic synth-wave score to the popularization of genre tropes, the movie has influenced many filmmakers over the years and has […]
The Exorcist at 50: Looking back at the iconic horror masterpiece
Hasitha Fernando on the story behind The Exorcist as it turns 50…The Exorcist is a horror film that requires no introduction even 50 years later. Its impact on genre filmmaking and the horror genre as a whole is indisputable, whether you like to admit it or not. The movie’s supposedly cursed production and behind-the-scenes drama […]
Oldboy at 20: The Story Behind Park Chan-wook’s Classic Crime Thriller
Hasitha Fernando revisits Park Chan-wook’s Oldboy as it turns 20…Park Chan-wook’s Oldboy was a film that seared its indelible images into modern-day pop culture whilst functioning as a major turning point in South Korean cinema. It gained widespread attention in the US and almost won the Palme d’Or at the Cannes Film Festival in 2004, […]
Varsity Blues at 25: Revisiting the Cult High School Football Film
Hasitha Fernando looks at the story behind Varsity Blues as it turns 25…While movies like Remember the Titans, Jerry Maguire and The Blind Side get mentioned often when it comes to football films, Varsity Blues is somewhat of an underrated affair that often gets overlooked. Today we take a look at the cult-classic sports drama […]
Slumdog Millionaire at 15: Revisiting a Divisive Cross-Culture Phenomenon
Hasitha Fernando revisits Danny Boyle’s Oscar-winning Slumdog Millionaire as it turns 15…Depending on where you’re from you will either love or hate Slumdog Millionaire, plain and simple. Where some will find an emotionally gratifying story, others will certainly take offense of and label it as poverty pornography. And so, on its 15th anniversary we take […]
Knight Rider: The Story Behind the Classic 1980s David Hasselhoff Series
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 from […]
Mrs. Doubtfire at 30: The Story Behind the Timeless Comedy Classic
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 struck […]
Rush Hour at 25: The Iconic Buddy Action-Comedy Revisited
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 Costello. […]
The Naked Gun: From the Files of Police Squad! at 35
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 Files […]
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