As the film celebrates its 15th anniversary, Flickering Myth’s Hasitha Fernando looks at the story behind Christopher Nolan’s Inception… Over the years Christopher Nolan has cemented his name in the industry as an auteur filmmaker whose efforts have mesmerized audiences the world over with their inventive storytelling, dazzling visuals and epic scale. Inception can truly […]
Back to the Future at 40: The Story Behind the Pop Culture Touchstone
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 […]
Psycho at 65: The Story Behind Alfred Hitchcock’s Masterful Horror
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 […]
The Goonies at 40: The Story Behind the Iconic 80s Adventure
Hasitha Fernando looks at the story behind The Goonies as it celebrates its 40th anniversary… The Goonies was a movie that captured our hearts and minds as kids and continues to ensnare viewers with its magical nostalgia factor to this very day. As the unforgettable adventure comedy celebrates its 40th anniversary we look back at […]
Friday the 13th at 45: The Story Behind the Classic Slasher
Hasitha Fernando looks at the story behind Friday the 13th as it turns 45… Although heavily criticized upon its release, the influence Friday the 13th had on the horror film landscape is undeniable. As the iconic slasher classic hits 45 we take a look at what when on behind-the-scenes during the making of the franchise-launching […]
How to Train Your Dragon at 15: The Story Behind the Dazzling Animated Children’s Fantasy
As it celebrates its 15th anniversary, we look at the story behind DreamWorks Animation’s How to Train Your Dragon… How to Train Your Dragon is one of those animated films that left an indelible impression in audiences when it debuted with its dazzling animation, heartfelt story and bombastic orchestral score. As the celebrated animated feature […]
Sherlock Holmes at 15: The Story Behind Guy Ritchie’s Weirdly Fascinating Take on the Baker Street Super Sleuth
Hasitha Fernando on the story behind Guy Ritchie’s Sherlock Holmes… British writer and physician Sir Arthur Ignatius Conan Doyle would undoubtedly not have thought, even in his wildest dreams, the enduring power of the IP he created with his Baker Street super sleuth Sherlock Holmes. But such is the fascination we have with the iconic […]
Speed: The Story Behind the Pulse-Pounding Action-Thriller
As it celebrates its 30th anniversary, Hasitha Fernando looks at the story behind the 90s classic action blockbuster Speed… Often touted as one of the greatest action flicks of the 1990s, Speed was responsible for cementing Keanu Reeves’ reputation as a bona fide action star and launching Sandra Bullock career into the proverbial stratosphere. And […]
Constantine at 20: The Story Behind the Theological Neo-Noir Comic Book Actioner
Hasitha Fernando looks at the story behind 2005’s comic book adaptation Constantine starring Keanu Reeves as DC’s Hellblazer… Constantine debuted at a time when comic book movies and the genre as a whole was still getting to where it is today. But even in the present context the film still remains a unique entry in […]
Before Sunrise at 30: The Story Behind the Masterful Romantic Drama
Hasitha Fernando looks at the story behind Before Sunrise as the film celebrates its 30th anniversary… Richard Linklater was one of the most talented and successful filmmakers to emerge during the American independent film renaissance period of the ‘90s. A self-taught writer-director by nature Linklater played an instrumental role in establishing the movie scene of […]
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