Seems like J.K. Rowling is intent on getting as much mileage out of Harry Potter as possible. We already know that the author is working with Warner Bros. to develop a series of spin-off movies set in the wizarding world, and now it’s been announced that the bestselling author is also working on a prequel […]
My Favourite Christmas Movie – Rise of the Guardians
The Flickering Myth writing team countdown to Christmas by discussing their favourite festive movies; next up is Jackson Ball with Rise of the Guardians… Christmas can be a dreadfully nostalgic beast: it’s always better when you’re small, the old songs are the best and a Christmas film isn’t a ‘classic’ unless it predates the 90’s. It […]
Anti-Christmas Movies – Silent Night, Deadly Night 5: The Toy Maker (1991)
Sick of Christmas cheer? Then how about some Christmas FEAR! Luke Owen’s look back at the killer Santa franchise closes a review of the final installment before the remake – Silent Night, Deadly Night 5: The Toy Maker… What a difference a few years will make eh? When Silent Night, Deadly Night sent the hibbie-jibbies […]
Blu-ray Review – Battle of the Year (2013)
Battle of the Year, 2013. Directed by Benson Lee.Starring Josh Holloway, Laz Alonso, Josh Peck, Caity Lotz and Chris Brown. SYNOPSIS: Battle of the Year attracts all the best teams from around the world, but the Americans haven’t won in fifteen years. Dante enlists Blake to assemble a team of the best dancers and bring […]
Will Ferrell rules out Elf 2
Despite starring in Anchorman 2: The Legend continues, as well as planning to link up once more with John C. Reilly for a follow-up to Step Brothers, it seems there’s one Will Ferrell sequel we can scratch off our Christmas lists, with Ferrell stating that Elf 2 is “absolutely not” happening. “I just thin it […]
Veep Season 2 – Episode 9 Review
Matt Smith reviews the ninth episode of Veep season two… Running can be hard work. There’s all the blood, sweat and tears that go into it. And the money. No one ever thinks about the money before the effort that’s needed. To be the best usually knocks people down before they’ve even started. You need […]
Paul Rudd officially confirmed to star in Marvel’s Ant-Man
Well, despite his denials during the Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues premiere, it seems that Paul Rudd will indeed lead Edgar Wright’s Ant-Man movie, with Variety revealing that the star is now in negotiations with Marvel Studios about taking on the role of the miniature superhero. Rudd was first rumoured as a frontrunner for the […]
Quentin Tarantino talks future plans, Kill Bill Vol. 3 sounding unlikely
Just over a year ago, Quentin Tarantino stated that he didn’t “want to be an old-man filmmaker”, suggesting he could bring an end to his illustrious career after reaching ten movies, which would mean he had two or three left in the tank, depending on how you class Kill Bill. Well, it seems he’s now […]
Steven Moffat, Mark Gatiss, Benedict Cumberbatch and Martin Freeman talk Sherlock series 3
Sherlock returns to BBC One on New Year’s Day at 9pm for the first of a three episode run starring amongst others Benedict Cumberbatch, Martin Freeman, Mark Gatiss, and Una Stubbs. The big question which has led to so many forum/pub/front room arguments is how did Sherlock (Cumberbatch) managed to survive his plummet to the […]
Comic Book Review – Godzilla: Rulers of Earth #7
Luke Owen reviews Godzilla: Rulers of Earth #7… Who… or what, is Jet Jaguar? The size-changing robot has appeared mysteriously, but is he friend or foe? As the alien attack on earth ramps up, Jet Jaguar holds the balance of power in his hands! PUNCH! PUNCH! PUNCH! In the last issue of Godzilla: Rulers of […]
