• Pop Culture
    • Movies
    • Television
    • Comic Books
    • Video Games
    • Toys & Collectibles
  • Features
    • News
    • Reviews
    • Articles and Opinions
    • Interviews
    • Exclusives
    • Flickering Myth Films
    • FMTV
  • About
    • About Flickering Myth
    • Write for Flickering Myth
    • Advertise on Flickering Myth
  • Socials
    • Facebook
    • YouTube
    • Bluesky
    • Instagram
    • Flipboard
    • Linktree
    • X
  • Terms
    • Terms of Use
    • Privacy Policy

Flickering Myth

Geek Culture | Movies, TV, Comic Books & Video Games

  • News
  • Reviews
  • Articles & Opinions
  • Write for Us
  • The Baby in the Basket

A Nightmare on Elm Street at 40: The Story Behind the Iconic Supernatural Slasher

November 16, 2024 by admin

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 […]

Filed Under: Articles and Opinions, Hasitha Fernando, Movies Tagged With: A Nightmare on Elm Street, Heather Langenkamp, Johnny Depp, Robert Englund, robert shaye, Wes Craven

Ace Ventura: Pet Detective – The zany Jim Carrey comedy at 30

February 4, 2024 by admin

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 […]

Filed Under: Articles and Opinions, Hasitha Fernando, Movies Tagged With: Ace Ventura: Pet Detective, Courteney Cox, Jim Carrey, Tom Shadyac

The Machinist at 20: The Story Behind the Unforgettable Twisty-Turny Paranoid Thriller

December 7, 2024 by admin

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 […]

Filed Under: Articles and Opinions, Hasitha Fernando, Movies Tagged With: Brad Anderson, Christian Bale, Scott Kosar, The Machinist

Fantastic Mr. Fox at 15: Wes Anderson’s Delightful Stop-Motion Adaptation of the Roald Dahl Classic

November 30, 2024 by admin

Hasitha Fernando on the story behind Fantastic Mr. Fox as Wes Anderson’s stop-motion animated Roald Dahl adaptation turns 15… Many of Roald Dahl’s works have received their big screen treatment in the past but a vast majority of them were in the live-action form with the trifecta of Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory, Matilda […]

Filed Under: Articles and Opinions, Hasitha Fernando, Movies Tagged With: Fantastic Mr. Fox, Roald Dahl, Wes Anderson

Nightcrawler at 10: A Riveting Thrill Ride Into the Dark Side of Journalism

November 3, 2024 by admin

Hasitha Fernando looks at the story behind Nightcrawler as it celebrates its 10th anniversary… Dan Gilroy’s Nightcrawler offers audiences a glimpse into the dark side of stringer journalism where morals, media ethics and common decency are non-existent, and the value of a new item is dictated by the level of violence and controversy attached to […]

Filed Under: Articles and Opinions, Hasitha Fernando, Movies Tagged With: Dan Gilroy, jake gyllenhaal, Nightcrawler, Rene Russo, Riz Ahmed

Black Rain at 35: The Story Behind Ridley Scott’s Stylish Neo-Noir Actioner

September 24, 2024 by admin

As it celebrates its 35th anniversary, Hasitha Fernando looks at the story behind Ridley Scott’s Black Rain… In the late 80’s the pairing of Ridley Scott and Michael Douglas was akin to a match made in heaven. And that’s exactly what happened with the stylish neo-noir actioner Black Rain which was shot on location in […]

Filed Under: Articles and Opinions, Hasitha Fernando, Movies Tagged With: Andy Garcia, black rain, Kate Capshaw, Ken Takakura, Michael Douglas, Ridley Scott, Tomisaburo Wakayama, Yūsaku Matsuda

Ed Wood at 30: The Story Behind Tim Burton’s Cult Classic Biographical Drama

October 6, 2024 by admin

As the film turns 30, Hasitha Fernando looks at the story behind Tim Burton’s Ed Wood… Every now and then, we come across filmmakers whose efforts are so utterly devoid of any artistic or creative merit that they are simply called the “the worst movie directors of all time”. In present day Hollywood directors such […]

Filed Under: Articles and Opinions, Hasitha Fernando, Movies Tagged With: Bill Murray, Ed Wood, Jeffrey Jones, Lisa Marie, Martin Landau, Patricia Arquette, Sarah Jessica Parker, Tim Burton

Fight Club at 25: An Incendiary brew of satire, style, dark comedy & violence

October 19, 2024 by admin

As it celebrates its 25th anniversary, Hasitha Fernando looks at the story behind Fight Club… To say Fight Club is one of the most controversial cinematic efforts of the 1990s would be an understatement. The film can be bunched with 1955’s Rebel Without a Cause and 1967’s The Graduate in terms of thematic similarities but […]

Filed Under: Articles and Opinions, Hasitha Fernando, Movies Tagged With: Brad Pitt, David Fincher, Edward Norton, Fight Club, Helena Bonham Carter

Heavenly Creatures at 30: Peter Jackson’s Complex and Visually Stylish True Crime Drama

November 16, 2024 by admin

As it celebrates its 30th anniversary, Hasitha Fernando looks at the story behind Peter Jackson’s Heavenly Creatures… Peter Jackson is a filmmaker who requires very little introduction. Starting out as a cult film director with efforts such as Meet the Feebles and Braindead, Jackson has gone on to become one of Hollywood’s most critically acclaimed […]

Filed Under: Articles and Opinions, Hasitha Fernando, Movies Tagged With: Fran Walsh, Heavenly Creatures, Kate Winslet, Melanie Lynskey, Peter Jackson

Zombieland at 15: The Story Behind the Modern Zombie Classic

October 2, 2024 by admin

Hasitha Fernando on the story behind Zombieland as it turns 15… Good horror comedies are something of a rarefied commodity. So, every now and then when a movie like Zombieland comes a long it becomes instantly memorable. With an uber-talented cast, a darkly comedic script and compelling performances the movie is the quintessential modern horror […]

Filed Under: Articles and Opinions, Hasitha Fernando, Movies Tagged With: Abigail Breslin, Bill Murray, Emma Stone, Jesse Eisenberg, Paul Wernick, Rhett Reese, Ruben Fleischer, Woody Harrelson, Zombieland

  • « Previous Page
  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • 4
  • 5
  • 6
  • …
  • 26
  • Next Page »

Top Stories:

The Top 10 Horror Movies of 1985

The Spookiest Episodes of The Real Ghostbusters

7 Bewitching B-Movie Horror Films to Cast a Spell on You

Chilling Retro Games to Play This Halloween

Movie Review – Bugonia (2025)

The Top 10 Batman: The Animated Series Episodes

10 Great Forgotten Gems of the 1980s You Need To See

10 Essential Modern Survival Horror Films

The Top 10 Star Trek: The Next Generation Episodes

10 Great Forgotten 90s Thrillers Worth Revisiting

STREAM FREE ON PRIME VIDEO!

FEATURED POSTS:

10 Great Movies from the Once-Dominant Carolco Pictures

The Essential Richard Norton Movies

What Will Amazon Do with James Bond?

Almost Famous at 25: The Story Behind the Coming-of-Age Cult Classic

Our Partners

  • Pop Culture
    • Movies
    • Television
    • Comic Books
    • Video Games
    • Toys & Collectibles
  • Features
    • News
    • Reviews
    • Articles and Opinions
    • Interviews
    • Exclusives
    • Flickering Myth Films
    • FMTV
  • About
    • About Flickering Myth
    • Write for Flickering Myth
    • Advertise on Flickering Myth
  • Socials
    • Facebook
    • YouTube
    • Bluesky
    • Instagram
    • Flipboard
    • Linktree
    • X
  • Terms
    • Terms of Use
    • Privacy Policy

© Flickering Myth Limited. All rights reserved. The reproduction, modification, distribution, or republication of the content without permission is strictly prohibited. Movie titles, images, etc. are registered trademarks / copyright their respective rights holders. Read our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. If you can read this, you don't need glasses.


 

Flickering MythLogo Header Menu
  • News
  • Reviews
  • Articles and Opinions
  • Write for Flickering Myth
  • About Flickering Myth
  • The Baby in the Basket