Half a century on from its release, Hasitha Fernando looks at the story behind All the President’s Men… Receiving universal acclaim at the time of its release and the decades that followed, by both film critics and audience members alike is no easy feat. Yet All the President’s Men has achieved exactly that. Debuting during […]
They Don’t Make ‘Em like Grosse Pointe Blank Anymore
We take a look back at Grosse Pointe Blank, the cult classic that should be the blueprint for genre-blending films… Studios seem to like a good genre blend these days. It’s not a new concept, and the action/comedy fusion has been a staple for many years. However, flipping it on its head somewhat and infusing […]
Primal Fear at 30: The Story Behind the Brilliant Psychological Thriller
30 years on from its release, Hasitha Fernando looks at the story behind Primal Fear… When Primal Fear debuted three decades ago it introduced us to a uniquely talented actor called Edward Norton, who has since gone on to become one of the most well-recognized names in Hollywood. As the films celebrates its 30th anniversary […]
10 Adaptations That Completely Missed the Mark
Simon Thompson presents ten adaptations that failed their source material… The science of what makes a good adaptation is a bit like cooking a complicated stew with an ultra-specific recipe, in the sense that you can have most of the right ingredients, but if even one or two things are a little off what you […]
9 Great Time-Loop Movies You May Have Missed
Casey Chong with a selection of great time-loop movies for your watch list… There’s something inherently fascinating about the time-loop concept in the movies. Imagine a character or more stuck in the same repeating timeline, and finding a way out seems impossible unless something has to be done. This is where the filmmakers utilize the […]
Movie Review – The Super Mario Galaxy Movie (2026)
The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, 2026. Directed by Aaron Horvath, Michael Jelenic, Pierre Leduc, and Fabien Polack. Featuring the voice talents of Chris Pratt, Anya Taylor-Joy, Charlie Day, Brie Larson, Keegan-Michael Key, Jack Black, Benny Safdie, Donald Glover, Luis Guzmán, Kevin Michael Richardson, Issa Rae, Glen Powell, Juliet Jelenic, and Ed Skudder. SYNOPSIS: Mario ventures […]
Movie Review – The Drama (2026)
The Drama, 2026. Written and Directed by Kristoffer Borgli. Starring Zendaya, Robert Pattinson, Alana Haim, Mamoudou Athie, Zoë Winters, Hailey Benton Gates, Jordyn Curet, Michael Abbott Jr., YaYa Gosselin, Sydney Lemmon, Anna Baryshnikov, Greer Cohen, Peyton Jackson, Hannah Gross, and Jeremy Levick. SYNOPSIS: A happily engaged couple is put to the test when an unexpected […]
10 Essential Style Over Substance Movies
Dazzling visuals, killer soundtracks and spectacle delivered with perfect polish. Who needs depth with these style-over-substance classics? Cinema allows for plenty of choice. Whilst some of us might fancy a film that intellectually engages us, others might want some simple escapism. When it comes to simpler cinema, there are also those films that focus intensely […]
4K Ultra HD Review – Hard Boiled (1992)
Hard Boiled, 1992. Directed by John Woo. Starring Chow Yun-Fat, Anthony Wong, Tony Leung, Teresa Mo, Philip Chan, Phillip Kwok, and John Woo. SYNOPSIS: A tough maverick cop and an undercover agent team up to take down a ruthless Triad gang leader. Often cited as the definitive Hong Kong action movie, inspiring the likes of […]
Direct-to-Video Horror: The Unsung Heroes of 90s Genre Cinema
Adam Page on the unsung heroes of horror… Obviously, I’m not going sit here and argue that Puppet Master 4 is Citizen Kane. I would insult both movies, and more importantly, I would miss the point completely. Because the direct-to-video horror boom of the 1990s wasn’t representing high art. It was something perhaps more important: […]
