On the film’s tenth anniversary, Hasitha Fernando looks at the story behind Marvel Studios’ Captain America: Civil War… The character arc of Steve Rogers which began with the retro-vibed actioner Captain America: The First Avenger concluded with the epic Avengers 2.5-esque Captain America: Civil War. During this journey Steve Rogers transformed from an obedient solider […]
Crocodile Dundee at 40: The Story Behind the Beloved Aussie Classic
Hasitha Fernando dives into the story behind Crocodile Dundee at the film celebrates its 40th anniversary… When Crocodile Dundee debuted four decades ago it became an instant pop-culture phenomenon, launching actor Paul Hogan into the proverbial stratosphere and making the comedian a household name. The character of Mick “Crocodile” Dundee too became immensely popular with […]
The Saga of Birdemic and the Complicated Man Behind It
Jack Gayer on the saga of Birdemic and the man behind the “best worst movie ever”… Birdemic: Shock and Terror (2010) is a godawful film by any metric. The film’s badness transcends your average bad movie and becomes hilarious. The phrase that gets kicked around a lot in this genre is “so bad it’s good.” […]
10 Essential Road Movies of the 1990s
Casey Chong presents an essential selection of 90s road movies… The 1990s road movie tropes define its genre by focusing on the characters’ journey of self-discovery with thought-provoking themes from the search for freedom to identity, rebellion, adventure, and friendship. Depending on the movies, some of them lead to a positive end, while others culminate […]
12 Erotically Charged Thrillers You Need To See
We get hot under the collar with twelve essential, erotically-charged thrillers… Erotic thrillers are experiencing something of a comeback and are arguably more mainstream than ever. Plenty of fare, once consigned to Skinemax cable premieres in the dead of night, are capturing audiences on the big screen or taking pride of place as streaming originals […]
10 Essential Irish Horror Movies You Need To See
Casey Chong presents an essential selection of creepy Irish horror movies for your watch list… The distinct characteristics of Irish horror movies lie in their visual and narrative interpretation of the ancient folklore and myth, often related to rural and isolated locations. These settings play a big part in establishing the dread through the use […]
Netflix Review – Man on Fire (2026)
Will Hume reviews Netflix’s Man on Fire… If you’re looking for someone to lead a TV series that can fill the larger-than-life shoes of Denzel Washington, it’s hard to find someone more qualified than Yahya Abdul-Mateen II. He already led one well-reviewed miniseries this year in Marvel’s Wonder Man, and previously struck TV gold for […]
Movie Review – Swapped (2026)
Swapped, 2026. Directed by Nathan Greno. Featuring the voice talents of Michael B. Jordan, Juno Temple, Tracy Morgan, Cedric the Entertainer, Justina Machado, Ambika Mod, Lolly Adefope, Tata Vega, and John Ratzenberger. SYNOPSIS: A tiny woodland creature and a majestic bird suddenly swap bodies, forcing them to team up to survive the wildest adventure of […]
Movie Review – Hokum (2026)
Hokum, 2026. Written and Directed by Damian McCarthy. Starring Adam Scott, Peter Coonan, David Wilmot, Florence Ordesh, Will O’Connell, Michael Patric, Brendan Conroy, Austin Amelio, Ezra Carlisle, Mallory Adams, and Sioux Carroll. Synopsis: A horror writer visits an Irish inn to scatter his parents’ ashes, unaware the property is said to be haunted by a […]
Movie Review – The Devil Wears Prada 2 (2026)
The Devil Wears Prada 2, 2026. Directed by David Frankel. Starring Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway, Emily Blunt, Stanley Tucci, Kenneth Branagh, Simone Ashley, Justin Theroux, Lucy Liu, Tracie Thoms, Tibor Feldman, B.J. Novak, Patrick Brammall, Caleb Hearon, Helen J. Shen, Rachel Bloom, Pauline Chalamet, Conrad Ricamora, Lady Gaga, Kennedy Walsh, Ciara, Marc Jacobs, Calum Harper, […]
