While it’s only a few months away, we still have seen very little of Matt Reeves’ upcoming The Batman. Thankfully, in a late Christmas present, Warner Bros. is offering up a new look at one of the most anticipated DC films in quite some time. The trailer is themed around Robert Pattinson’s Bruce Wayne/Batman and Zoe […]
Flickering Myth’s Top Ten Christmas Movies
The Flickering Myth writing team share their top ten Christmas movies…Christmas is upon us! For many people, feeling festive is all about Christmas films. They can easily transport you back to your childhood, to happier times, to memories with your loved ones. If you’re struggling to choose a film to help induce your festive cheer […]
Why Die Hard is, in fact, a Christmas movie
Ricky Church on why Die Hard is, in fact, a Christmas movie…The Christmas season is well upon us and there is no shortage of movies to get you in that jolly old mood. From classics such as How The Grinch Stole Christmas or A Christmas Carol to modern films like Jingle All The Way or […]
Eight Overused Tropes in Mainstream Christmas Movies
Rae Gellel with eight overused tropes in mainstream Christmas movies…A woman falls in love with a mysterious man who is later revealed to be a prince. The future of a family enterprise is dependent on the success of a community Christmas pagent. A woman returns to her quaint home town from the big city, where […]
10 Magical Christmas Movie Soundtracks
Sean Wilson gets ready for the festive season by firing up a playlist of essential seasonal tunes…What’s a Christmas movie without a sprinkling of musical magic? Many of our favourite festive hits are defined by their soundtracks, so, in the spirit of the season, I’ve rounded up 10 classic scores that never fail to put […]
The Best Holiday Horror Movies
Rafael Motamayor on the six holiday horror movies you need to watch at Christmas…It’s almost Christmas, and many are mid-way through their Holiday marathons. Lights are up, tacky Christmas sweaters can be seen in the streets, but some of us prefer Christmas light illuminating scenes of bloody horror. After all, don’t Christmas sweaters and Christmas […]
R.I.P. Jean-Marc Vallée (1963 – 2021)
Canadian filmmaker Jean-Marc Vallée, whose work includes Dallas Buyers Club and Big Little Lies, has passed away suddenly of a suspected heart attack at his cabin in Quebec City on Christmas Day. He was just 58 years old.“Jean-Marc stood for creativity, authenticity and trying things differently,” reads a statement from Vallée’s producing partner Nathan Ross. […]
Movie Review – Phantom Thread (2017)
Phantom Thread, 2017.Written and Directed by Paul Thomas Anderson. Starring Daniel Day-Lewis, Vicky Krieps, Lesley Manville, Camilla Rutherford, and Brian Gleeson.SYNOPSIS:Set in 1950’s London, Reynolds Woodcock is a renowned dressmaker whose fastidious life is disrupted by a young, strong-willed woman, Alma, who becomes his muse and lover.Three-time Oscar winner Daniel Day-Lewis has delivered unforgettable method […]
Relive Phase 2 of the MCU with Marvel’s Infinity Saga variant covers
Marvel Comics has announced that it is set to pay tribute to Phase Two of the Marvel Cinematic Universe in March 2022 with six new Infinity Saga variant covers inspired by Iron Man 3, Thor: The Dark World, Captain America: The Winter Soldier, Guardians of the Galaxy, Avengers: Age of Ultron and Ant-Man. Check them […]
SPOILERS: Tom Holland talks Spider-Man: No Way Home surprise appearances
If you’re one of the few people yet to see Spider-Man: No Way Home, or you’ve somehow managed to avoid spoilers to this point and still want to do so, you’d best turn back now. Spoilers ahoy. You have been warned…Let’s face it, from the moment that Sony took the unusual step of officially announcing […]
