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True Romance: The Story Behind the Cult Classic Crime Drama

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Released on this day in 1993, Hasitha Fernando dives into the story behind True Romance… Very few crime-dramas released in the 90s era have gone on to cement a cult status down the line, and True Romance is one such film that upon release didn’t receive the attention it deserved, but with the passage of […]

Godzilla at 10: The Movie That Launched the MonsterVerse Revisited

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As the film celebrates its tenth anniversary, Hasitha Fernando looks at the story behind the MonsterVerse-launching Godzilla… To say the “Monsterverse” is alive and kicking would be doing the multi-billion dollar franchise a major disservice. With Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire continuing to rake in the big bucks its safe to say that the […]

Up at 15: The Story Behind Pixar’s Poignant Animated Adventure

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As the beloved animated film turns 15, Hasitha Fernando looks at the story behind Pixar’s Up… There’s nary a soul out there whose heartstrings weren’t tugged by the utterly beautiful “Married Life sequence” featured which plays out at the very beginning of this animated feature. Although the rest of the movie is pure joy ridden […]

The Pink Panther at 60: The Timeless Comedy Caper Revisited

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Hasitha Fernando looks at the story behind The Pink Panther on the 60th anniversary of its release… The Pink Panther was the movie that introduced audiences the world over to the singular gifted comedy sensation named Peter Sellers. The film was also responsible of giving us the utterly iconic and instantly recognizable Pink Panther theme […]

Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind at 20: A Sci-Fi Romance Unlike Any Other

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20 years on from its release, Hasitha Fernando looks at the story behind Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind… Starting its journey as a conceptual art experiment Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind has gone on to win the hearts and minds of audiences and film critics through its unique exploration of romantic relationships and […]

The Bourne Supremacy at 20: A Visceral Spy Thriller That Changed Action Cinema for Better or Worse

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Hasitha Fernando on the story behind The Bourne Supremacy as the spy action sequel turns 20… Following in the heels of The Bourne Identity’s success indie filmmaker Paul Greengrass and action star Matt Damon teamed up to deliver one helluva sequel thrill ride with The Bourne Supremacy. As the thought provoking, hard hitting actioner hits […]

Guardians of the Galaxy at 10: The Oddball Superhero Flick That Won People’s Hearts

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Hasitha Fernando looks at the story behind Marvel Studios’ Guardians of the Galaxy on the tenth anniversary of its release… Of the many IPs owned by Marvel Studios, Guardians of the Galaxy was probably one of their most lesser known ones, so it came as a surprise to many when Kevin Feige & company decided […]

Zack Snyder’s Watchmen: An ambitious adaptation of a darkly complex comic book classic

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Hasitha Fernando on the story behind Zack Snyder’s Watchmen… Watchmen was a seminal piece of literature written by Alan Moore and illustrated by Dave Gibbons that received universal acclaim when it was published. Multiple attempts at adapting the complex source material were abandoned until Zack Snyder was hired by Warner Bros. to tackle the property. […]

Collateral at 20: The Story Behind the Stylish Neo-Noir Crime Drama

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Hasitha Fernando looks at the story behind Collateral as it turns 20… Michael Mann’s stylish neo noir crime drama Collateral gave audiences an unforgettable Terminator-esque villain with Tom Cruise’s Vincent and a relatable, everyman hero with Jamie Foxx’s Max. As the suspenseful action thriller celebrates its 20th anniversary we take a look back at its […]