As the film turns 50, Hasitha Fernando looks at the story behind Martin Scorsese’s Taxi Driver… Taxi Driver has been hailed as one of the greatest cinematic efforts of the 1970s, and that’s certainly saying something. In a decade driven by auteur cinema which include such efforts as The French Connection, All the President’s Men, […]
Deadpool at 10: The Story Behind the Irreverent Superhero Blockbuster
As it celebrates is tenth anniversary, Hasitha Fernando looks at the story behind Deadpool… Deadpool was one of those IPs that was perpetually stuck in development for the longest duration. Fast forward to ten years later, and the property has transformed into one of the most lucrative superhero franchises out there and there’s no knowing […]
From Dusk Till Dawn at 30: The Story Behind the Cult Classic Horror Genre Mash-Up
On the 30th anniversary of U.S. release, Hasitha Fernando looks at the story behind From Dusk Till Dawn… From Dusk Till Dawn was one of the most controversial yet radically different horror flicks to be conceived by two of 90’s indie cinemas greatest talents – Quentin Tarantino and Robert Rodriguez. Although the effort received somewhat […]
The Shining at 45: The Story Behind Stanley Kubrick’s Psychological Horror Masterpiece
Hasitha Fernando on the story behind The Shining as it turns 45… Stanley Kubrick’s The Shining had a divisive reception from film critics at the time of its release. However, decades later the effort has been appreciated and hailed as one of the greatest horror flicks of all time. As the masterpiece celebrates its 45th […]
Three Days of the Condor at 50: The Story Behind the Classic Conspiracy Thriller
Hasitha Fernando looks at the story behind Three Days of the Condor as it celebrates its 50th anniversary…. Although receiving somewhat of a muted response at the time of its release, Three Days of the Condor has since been reappraised and acknowledged as one of the best conspiracy thrillers to emerge from the 70s era […]
Gladiator at 25: The Story Behind Ridley Scott’s Sword-and-Sandal Epic
As its celebrates its 25th anniversary, Hasitha Fernando looks at the story behind Ridley Scott’s Gladiator… The production of Gladiator was one rife with problems and delays. A proper script wasn’t in place when filming began, one of its prominent cast members passed away unexpectedly, and the shoot itself was a gruelling one for both […]
Sin City at 20: The Story Behind the Stylish, Blood-Soaked Neo-Noir Comic Book Adaptation
Hasitha Fernando looks at the story behind Sin City as it turns 20… In present day Hollywood, shooting films in digital backlots has become something of a commonplace occurrence. But two decades prior it was viewed by the industry as the ground-breaking next step in VFX driven visual storytelling. In this context, we take a […]
Lemony Snicket’s A Series of Unfortunate Events at 20: A Gothic Visual Treat for Children and Adults Alike
Hasitha Fernando looks back at Lemony Snicket’s A Series of Unfortunate Events as it celebrates its 20th anniversary… A Series of Unfortunate Events is a series of popular novels penned by Daniel Handler under his pseudonym Lemony Snicket. Its big screen adaptation led by the inimitable Jim Carrey proved to be a solid take on […]
A History of Violence at 20: The Story Behind David Cronenberg’s Modern Masterpiece
Hasitha Fernando on the story behind A History of Violence as the film celebrates its 20th anniversary… To say A History of Violence is one of David Cronenberg’s most accessible efforts would be correct. However, it would be remiss of me not to describe it as one of the filmmaker’s finest outputs as well. The […]
Almost Famous at 25: The Story Behind the Coming-of-Age Cult Classic
Hasitha Fernando on the story behind Almost Famous as it celebrates its 25th anniversary… Almost Famous was one of the quintessential 2000s films that effortlessly captured the 1970s era replete with rock stars, touring with groupies and reckless behavior. And in spite of hits like Fast Times at Ridgemont High and Jerry McGuire under his […]
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