Tom Jolliffe with ten essential films of the 1940s…We recently took a dive back to the 1950s in a quest to prove Quentin Tarantino wrong in his claim that it was one of the weakest decades for cinema. Sorry QT, but there are just far too many greats to come close to paling in comparison […]
The Evil Dead: The Story Behind Sam Raimi’s Cult Classic Horror
Hasitha Fernando on the story behind Sam Raimi’s iconic cult classic The Evil Dead…The Evil Dead is a movie that requires no introduction. Premiering on this day in 1981, the beloved cult classic has spawned an enviable blood strewn legacy that includes sequels, remakes and even a TV show. So, how did an indie film […]
Comic Book Preview – Batman/Superman: World’s Finest #20
Mark Waid returns to the world of Kingdom Come this Tuesday as DC Comics releases Batman/Superman: World’s Finest #20, and you can get a sneak peek at the issue right now with the official preview below…The return of Boy Thunder! To find and save Superman’s former protégé, the World’s Finest duo bridges the dimensional gulf […]
The Wrong Side of Town in ’93: Trespass and Judgment Night
Tom Jolliffe takes on a double bill of overlooked thrillers from 1993 with Trespass and Judgment Night…1993 was an odd year for movies. Looking back, there wasn’t a big selection of instant classics that might immediately jump out at you for their potential longevity. Some of the more pop culture films of the year included […]
Warner Bros. rejected a Mortal Kombat vs. DC Universe animated movie
Ever since Mortal Kombat vs. DC Universe was released, many wondered if the concept could work in a different medium. It wasn’t just video games or comic fans that questioned it either; it seems like this was an actual idea floated around Warner Bros. Animation.Writer Jeremy Adams (Justice League: Warworld) is known for his work with […]
A new Doctor Who Christmas adventure coming for Paul McGann’s Eighth Doctor this December
Big Finish have Doctor Who fans’ Christmas sorted as they announce a trio of Christmas audio adventures for the Eighth Doctor coming this December with Doctor Who – The Eighth Doctor Adventures: In the Bleak Midwinter. Doctor Who – The Eighth Doctor Adventures: In the Bleak Midwinter brings three new adventures for the Eighth Doctor (with Paul […]
4K Ultra HD Review – The Trial (1962)
The Trial, 1962.Directed by Orson Welles. Starring Anthony Perkins, Orson Welles, Jeanne Moreau, Romy Schneider, Akim Tamiroff, and Elsa Martinelli.SYNOPSIS:Let’s go down the classic film rabbit hole with a wonderful 4K restoration of Orson Welles’ 1962 movie The Trial, based on Franz Kafka’s novel. Starring Anthony Perkins in the main role, it’s the story of […]
Star Wars: Hyperspace Stories Annual – Jaxxon 2023 variant covers revealed
Smuggler turned New Republic hero Jaxxon made his return this year courtesy of Dark Horse Comics with the release of Star Wars: Hyperspace Stories Annual – Jaxxon 2023, and the publisher has now announced the launch of two brand new variant cover editions featuring artwork from Joelle Jones (Lady Killer) and Sergio Arogones (Groo), which […]
Latest trailer for Illumination’s Migration flies to the tune of Taylor Swift
Hoping to catch the tailwind of Taylor Swift’s blockbusting weekend at the box office, Universal Pictures and Illumination Entertainment have released a new trailer for their forthcoming animated comedy Migration, which features “Out of the Woods (Taylor’s Version)”.Migration has a quacking line-up that features Kumail Nanjiani, Elizabeth Banks, Awkwafina, Keegan-Michael Key, David Mitchell, Carol Kane, […]
2023 BFI London Film Festival Review – HAAR
Haar, 2023.Directed by Ben Hecking. Starring Kate Kennedy, Balász Czukor, Fehinti Balogun, Jack Morris, Claudia Jolly, Éva Magyar, Maddie Rice, Will Brown, Grace Chilton and Ágota Dunai.SYNOPSIS:While stranded on location in Budapest, Hungary, Jef, a busy film production manager, contemplates her life, relationships and memories. Shot entirely on Super 8, Haar has a dreamy appearance about […]
