Flickering Myth’s Casey Chong presents a curated selection of conspiracy thrillers ready for you to untangle… Cinema has been drawn to the intrigue of the conspiracy thriller for decades, given its fascinating exploration of misplaced trust, power and paranoia. Conspiracy thrillers are commonly explored to expose something that is off in the political or corporate […]
NECA launches new Leatherface Texas Chain Saw Massacre figures
NECA has unveiled two new additions to its Texas Chain Saw Massacre 8-inch action figure line with Leatherface in his Old Lady Mask, and the iconic killer in an updated version of his classic yellow apron. The new figures are available to pre-order now, priced at $37.99 each; check out the promotional images and details… […]
10 Actors Who Almost Became James Bond
It’s time to look back at some of the James Bond contenders from years gone by… As we eagerly (or maybe not that eagerly) await final confirmation as to who will play James Bond in the new Amazon era, under the auteur gaze of Denis Villeneuve, there have been lots of rumours and names in […]
Comic Book Preview – Batman/Deadpool #1
Following on from September’s Deadpool/Batman #1, next week sees DC Comics taking on the reins of this year’s big Marvel crossover with the release of the one-shot Batman/Deadpool #1; get yourself a sneak peek with the official preview below… The Dark Knight and the Merc with a Mouth team up for an adventure so mind-bending […]
Movie Review – The Running Man (2025)
The Running Man, 2025. Directed by Edgar Wright. Starring Glen Powell, Josh Brolin, Michael Cera, Colman Domingo, Lee Pace, Jayme Lawson, William H. Macy, Emilia Jones, David Zayas, Katy O’Brian, Daniel Ezra, Karl Glusman, Sean Hayes, Thalía Dudek, Matt Ramos, Martin Herlihy, George Carroll, Sandra Dickinson, Georgia Goodman, and Sophie Simnett. SYNOPSIS: A man joins […]
The Imperfections of People, Families, and Life: Director Alexander Woo on In Your Dreams – Exclusive Interview
Robert Kojder chats with In Your Dreams director Alexander Woo… Having previously worked in Pixar’s animation department and directed animated shorts of various lengths, Alexander Woo’s Netflix-backed feature-length debut is In Your Dreams. While charming for children of all ages, the filmmaker is also interested in telling a personal, emotional story about families drifting apart […]
Ivan Drago joins Hiya Toys’ Rocky Exquisite Super Series action figure line
Following on from Apollo Creed and Adonis Creed, Hiya Toys has unveiled the next addition to its Exquisite Super Series 1:12 scale Rocky action figure line with Ivan Drago, inspired by the appearance of Dolph Lundgren as the iconic Rocky IV villain. The collectible is available to pre-order now, priced at $99.99; take a look here… […]
The Super Mario Galaxy Movie unveils new trailer
Following on from the launch of the first trailer for The Super Mario Galaxy Movie earlier in the week, Nintendo and Illumination have unveiled a new poster for the animated sequel, which offers a peek at Mario and Luigi’s journey to the Sand Kingdom town of Tosterena; check it out here… The Super Mario Galaxy […]
Movie Review – The Carpenter’s Son (2025)
The Carpenter’s Son, 2025. Written and Directed by Lotfy Nathan. Starring Nicolas Cage, Noah Jupe, FKA twigs, Isla Johnston, Souheila Yacoub, and Kaiti Manolidaki. SYNOPSIS: A remote village in Roman-era Egypt explodes into spiritual warfare when a carpenter, his wife and their child are targeted by supernatural forces. Inspired by events in the Infancy Gospel […]
Movie Review – Hamnet (2025)
Hamnet, 2025. Directed by Chloe Zhao. Starring Jessie Buckley, Paul Mescal, Emily Watson, and Joe Alwyn. SYNOPSIS: A story of love and loss that inspired the creation of Shakespeare’s timeless masterpiece, Hamlet. Chloé Zhao’s adaptation of Maggie O’Farrell’s 2020 novel Hamnet arrives with ideal credentials: a celebrated source text, the backing of Steven Spielberg and […]
