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Kill Bill: Vol. 1 – The Quentin Tarantino Classic at 20

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Hasitha Fernando dives into the story behind Quentin Tarantino’s Kill Bill: Vol. 1 as it turns 20… Quentin Tarantino is a man that requires no introduction. The talented auteur has churned out multiple critically lauded, awards-worthy flicks over the years and not shown any signs of stopping. Kill Bill: Vol. 1 was the first chapter […]

American History X at 25: Revisiting the Controversial Crime Drama

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Hasitha Fernando looks into the story behind American History X as it turns 25… American History X is an unforgettable crime drama from start to finish. Featuring powerful performances by Edward Norton to a scene stealing turn by Edward Furlong, the film approached a controversial subject without compromise or cutting corners, and the end result […]

Child’s Play at 35: The Story Behind the Cult Classic Horror

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Hasitha Fernando revisits Child’s Play on its 35th anniversary… All Hallow’s Eve may be done and dusted but today brings the anniversary of an iconic horror flick. This is none other than Child’s Play, which debuted 35 years ago amidst controversy and protests, but also was able to successfully launch a franchise that continues to […]

Killer Klowns from Outer Space creators keen on streaming TV series

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For decades, cult horror fans have wondered what a sequel to Killers Klowns from Outer Space would look like, but sadly, it’s never happened. Now, the Chiodo Brothers are opening up about what it would take for a new sequel and what format they envision for the project. Director Stephen Chiodo and his writer/producer brothers […]

Zack Snyder on the R-rated Rebel Moon Director’s Cut: “It’s almost like a different movie”

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You can count on Zack Snyder to deliver epic storytelling, even if runtimes often limit him. That’s why his relationship with Netflix was crucial for the filmmaker, wanting to ensure he could deliver on all fronts. Look at his second massive project with the streamer, Rebel Moon – Part One: A Child of Fire. Snyder […]

First look at Noémie Merlant in Emmanuelle as Naomi Watts, Jamie Campbell Bower and more join cast

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With filming having wrapped in Paris, France, Deadline has officially unveiled a first-look image from director Audrey Diwan’s (Happening) upcoming erotic drama Emmanuelle featuring Noémie Merlant (Portrait Of A Lady On Fire) in the title role from the loose adaptation of Emmanuelle Arsan’s 1967 novel. As well as unveiling the first-look image, the trade has […]

Marvel to give Aliens the What If…? treatment with Paul Reiser

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For the very first time since its introduction in back in 1977, Marvel Comics’ What If…? is set to venture beyond the realm of the Marvel Universe in March with the release of Aliens: What If…? #1, a one-shot that promises to answer the question ‘What If… Carter Burke Had Lived?’ and is co-written by […]

Night Swim featurette goes behind-the-scenes of the haunted swimming pool horror

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With a little over a week to go until the release of Night Swim, a new ‘look inside’ featurette has been released for the film which sees producers James Wan, Jason Blum, and writer-director Bryce McGuire discussing what to expect as they dive into the deep end of the supernatural thriller; watch it below… The […]

Movie Review – The Boy and the Heron (2023)

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The Boy and the Heron, 2023. Directed by Hayao Miyazaki. Featuring of the voice talents of Soma Santoki, Masaki Suda, Aimyon, and Yoshino Kimura. SYNOPSIS: Through encounters with his friends and uncle, The Boy and the Heron follows a teenage boy’s psychological development. He enters a magical world with a talking grey heron after finding […]