Hasitha Fernando looks at the story behind the controversial American Psycho on the 25th anniversary of its release… American Psycho was many things. In one sense it was mired in controversy from the get-go due to the problematic nature of its source material and in another the movie marked the critical and transformative turning point […]
Interview with the Vampire at 30: An Exquisite Atmospheric Gothic Horror
On its thirtieth anniversary, Hasitha Fernando looks at the story behind the 1994 big screen adaptation of Anne Rice’s Interview with the Vampire… Vampires flicks have been around for the longest time but Interview with the Vampire certainly set a benchmark by delivering a vampiric tale that delivers the proverbial goods in terms of performances, […]
The Essential Modern Conspiracy Thrillers
Hasitha Fernando with ten essential conspiracy thrillers… Conspiracy thrillers are a sub-genre of film that kick-started with the likes of The Manchurian Candidate and The Ipcress File, eventually flourishing in the 70s with bonafide hits such as Three Days of the Condor, All the President’s Men, Marathon Man and Executive Action. The movies were primarily […]
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 […]
Ex Machina at 10: The Story Behind the Thought-Provoking Piece of Speculative Fiction
Hasitha Fernando explores the story behind Ex Machina on the tenth anniversary of its UK release… Ex Machina is one of the most cerebral, thought-provoking sci-fi techno thrillers to come out of the 2010s. Written and helmed by Alex Garland, the movie wrangles with complex themes concerning the creation of Artificial Intelligence, technological advancements and […]
Edge of Tomorrow at 10: A Cleverly Crafted Propulsive Sci-Fi Thriller
Hasitha Fernando revisits Edge of Tomorrow as it turns 10 to look at the story behind the sci-fi action thriller… It’s a damn shame that Tom Cruise hasn’t done a great many sci-fi movies ‘cos the ones he’s been part of have been surprisingly good. Starting with 2001’s Vanilla Sky, which was somewhat of a […]
Whiplash at 10: An Exploration of the Dark Side of Talent and Obsession
Hasitha Fernando on the story behind Whiplash as the film celebrates its tenth anniversary… Hollywood has churned out its fair share of ‘musical prodigy’ movies centered around talented musicians with efforts such as Amadeus, Immortal Beloved and Shine. But Whiplash broke the mold by delivering a darker and more mature take on the timeworn story […]
A Nightmare on Elm Street at 40: The Story Behind the Iconic Supernatural Slasher
Hasitha Fernando looks at the story behind Wes Craven’s iconic slasher film A Nightmare on Elm Street on its 40th anniversary… A Nightmare on Elm Street is a horror film that requires little introduction. The movie introduced audiences to one of most iconic horror villains with Robert Englund’s malevolent, razor-clawed Freddy Kreuger and also launched […]
Ace Ventura: Pet Detective – The zany Jim Carrey comedy at 30
Hasitha Fernando on the story behind Ace Ventura: Pet Detective as it turns 30… The year 1994 brought with it the introduction to one of Hollywood’s most singularly gifted comedic talents – Jim Carrey. And the up-and-coming actor got his big break from a little comedy film called Ace Ventura: Pet Detective. As the comedy […]
The Machinist at 20: The Story Behind the Unforgettable Twisty-Turny Paranoid Thriller
Hasitha Fernando on the story behind The Machinist as it turns 20… Any fan of Christian Bale’s body of work would be familiar with The Machinist and that’d be because of the infamous and extreme physical transformation the talented actor underwent for that specific role. But the movie is much more than a simple gimmick […]
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