Doctor Zhivago, 1965. Directed by David Lean. Starring Omar Sharif, Julie Christie, Rod Steiger, Tom Courtenay and Alec Guinness. SYNOPSIS: Based on Boris Pasternak’s novel of the same name, this is a love story between poet and doctor Yuri Zhivago and young nurse, Lara. Set between World War I and the Russian Revolution, they are […]
Gotham Season 2 Episode 10 Review – ‘The Son of Gotham’
Martin Carr reviews the tenth episode of Gotham season 2… Smirking through security glass Galavan eyed Gordon with confidence. Outside Gotham had an overcast, rain slicked heavy duty feeling. All pouring rain, slate grey sky and overbearing crane shots of pallbearers with grim expressions. Stepping up to the plate comes McKenzie. All steely eyed determination, […]
29th Leeds International Film Festival Review – In The Crosswind (2014)
In The Crosswind, 2014. Directed by Martti Helde. Starring Ingrid Isotamm, Mirt Preegel, Laura Peterson, Tarmo Song and Einar Hillep. SYNOPSIS: In 1941, an Estonian woman and her young daughter struggle to find their way home after being deported to Siberia by the Soviet occupiers, in this dreamlike saga of survival inspired by a true […]
Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice companion novel Cross Fire announced
Scholastic has released the cover and synopsis for Cross Fire, an upcoming children’s companion novel to next year’s DC epic Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice. SEE ALSO: Batman v Superman sneak peek coming during Monday’s Gotham After saving Metropolis from an alien invasion, Superman is now famous around the world. Meanwhile Gotham City’s own […]
Gotham Season 2 Episode 9 Review – ‘A Bitter Pill To Swallow’
Martin Carr reviews the ninth episode of Gotham season 2… Things kick off this week with Tabitha Galavan in a vendetta kind of mood after big brother gets locked away. To be honest it was good seeing her do more than just inflict pain and fulfil that dominatrix role she has been lumbered with. By […]
Supergirl Season 1 Episode 4 Review – ‘How Does She Do It?’
Martin Carr reviews the fourth episode of Supergirl… Now we get that missing episode you start seeing how Supergirl has turned things round. There are motives aplenty, minimal saccharine soaked lovefests. While episode four does everything its bland predecessor fudged up in such fashion. Managing to give us intrigue, character beats and supply a long-term […]
Memorable Star Wars Moments – Obi-Wan vs Darth Maul
Flickering Myth’s writing team are counting down to the release of Star Wars: The Force Awakens by discussing their most memorable Star Wars moments. Next up is Tai Freligh with the Darth Maul/Obi-Wan fight from Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace… I fancy myself somewhat of a Star Wars originals snob. Love, love, loved IV, V, […]
Ridley Scott says Alien: Covenant will be followed by two more Prometheus sequels
Back in September Ridley Scott revealed that he had plans for three Prometheus sequels, and now the filmmaker has reaffirmed that the upcoming Alien: Covenant will be followed by a further two movies during a press conference in Sydney, Australia (via The Hollywood Reporter). “Its a very complex story,” states Scott. “Its an evolution of […]
Comics to Read Before You Die #30: Identity Crisis
In the latest edition of Comics to Read Before You Die, Jessie Robertson looks at Identity Crisis… Identity Crisis #1-7 (June – Dec 2004) Writer: Brad Meltzer Penciler: Rags Morales Inker: Michael Blair Letterer: Ken Lopez Colorist: Alex Sinclair Creators: Brad Meltzer, Rags Morales, Michael Blair Editor: Mike Carlin I’m not sure exactly how to […]
Movie Review – The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 2 (2015)
The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 2, 2015. Directed by Francis Lawrence. Starring Jennifer Lawrence, Josh Hutcherson, Liam Hemsworth, Woody Harrelson, Donald Sutherland, Elizabeth Banks, Natalie Dormer, Julianne Moore, Philip Seymour Hoffman and Sam Clafin. SYNOPSIS: As the war of Panem escalates to the destruction of other districts by the Capitol, Katniss Everdeen, the reluctant leader […]
