Tom Jolliffe on whether the world needs another instalment of Bad Boys…I recall a time, in my more youthful days. Die Hard was the greatest film ever (okay…it still probably is). Speed was probably second for a time. Then something happened. Michael Bay happened. He delivered a film that, though it was R rated (18 […]
A tribute to the late, great Bibi Andersson
Tom Jolliffe pays tribute to the late, great Bibi Andersson…Cinephiles around the world were saddened by the recent passing of the magnetic Bibi Andersson. Those versed in Swedish cinema will certainly know well of her work. To the uninitiated, to surmise succinctly, the Swedish actress worked solidly for roughly 60 years.Andersson will always be most […]
Exclusive Interview – Gianni Capaldi discusses his latest roles
Friend of Flickering Myth Gianni Capaldi took time out of a very busy schedule to chat with us about what he’s been up to and what’s on the horizon for him…The Scottish actor has been enjoying a productive run in the past couple of years. In that time he’s picked up a couple of awards, […]
Exclusive Interview – Charlie Steeds on being an independent horror director and producer
Tom Jolliffe invited independent filmmaker Charlie Steeds to chat with Flickering Myth and he kindly stopped by to offer his insights into indie filmmaking…Charlie Steeds came out of film school with a desire to make films, and a long standing love of horror. When his first film, Deadman Apocalypse picked up distribution he didn’t look […]
Looking Back at the Legacy of Andrew G. Vajna
Tom Jolliffe looks back at the legacy of the late Andrew G. Vajna…When I was growing up I was fascinated by the video shop. Thousands of boxes displaying all manner of films. This was an era when cover art was particularly impressive. You could wander your eye over a shelf and scan until something caught […]
My Favourite Christmas Movie – Rocky IV
The Flickering Myth writing team count down to Christmas by discussing their favourite festive movies; next up is Tom Jolliffe with Rocky IV….When considering my favourite Christmas film, my thoughts weren’t first cast to movies about Santa, or Christmas spirit, or a kid left alone by unfit parents to protect the house against Joe Pesci, […]
Why Creed II appears to be ticking the right boxes
Tom Jolliffe on why Creed II looks like it could match, or even surpass the previous film…The new Creed II trailer dropped just a matter of days ago. The first trailer looked good. The second looks great. We’re not seeing anything ground breaking here, but there are a number of things the trailer suggests, will […]
Why Jordan Peele and Candyman are a perfect match
Tom Jolliffe looks at the recent rumours about Jordan Peele producing a Candyman remake…Jordan Peele has come a long way in the last 18 months. Predominantly known for his work in comedy, particularly in unison with Keegan-Michael Key, there’s always been an element of social commentary and historical context in whatever Peele has creatively overseen.Get […]
Movie Review – Gloves Off (2017)
Gloves Off, 2017.Directed by Steven Nesbit. Starring Brad Moore, Paul Barber, Ricky Tomlinson, Denise Van Outen, Greg Orvis, and Laurie Kynaston.SYNOPSIS:This is the story of Doug, a fantastic fighter but not so fantastic businessman, who must save his beloved gym by training a gentle giant for a bare-knuckle fight.The humble underdog boxing film. It’s a […]
Hollywood Diversity: Hopefully Not a Flash in the Pan
Tom Jolliffe looks at the recent growing numbers in ethnically diverse projects coming out of Hollywood…In recent years we’ve had a lot of anger aimed at Hollywood for a variety of reasons. Of those, diversity has been a key point of discourse. Whether stemming from ‘white-washing’ or a lack of diverse representation at the Oscars, […]
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