Matt Smith reviews episode 19 of Elementary… How would God act if he were here on Earth? I know that’s a big concept to open with in a review for a TV show, but just stick with me for a moment. We’re his creation, for arguments sake, but even if he was human and came […]
Sundance London 2013 Review – Peaches Does Herself (2012)
Peaches Does Herself, 2012 Written and directed by PeachesStarring Peaches, Dannii Daniels and Sandy Kane SYNOPSIS: Peaches Does Herself is an electro rock opera stage show that tells a mythical history of the musician Peaches. You remember that episode of Spaced where they go and watch Vulva’s stage show? Well Peaches Does Herself is exactly […]
Sundance London 2013 Review – Mud (2012)
Mud, 2012 Written and Directed by Jeff Nichols.Starring Matthew McConaughey, Tye Sheridan, Jacob Lofland, Reese Witherspoon and Michael Shannon. SYNOPSIS: Two teenage boys encounter a fugitive and form a pact to help him evade the bounty hunters on his trail and to reunite him with his true love. Matthew McConaughey can do no wrong at […]
The Week in Spandex – Iron Man 3, Thor: The Dark World, Man of Steel, Justice League, The Amazing Spider-Man 2 and more
Our weekly round up of the latest stories from the world of screen superheroes, including Iron Man 3, The Avengers 2, Thor: The Dark World, Captain America: The Winter Soldier, Guardians of the Galaxy, Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., X-Men: Days of Future Past, The Wolverine, The Amazing Spider-Man 2, Man of Steel, Justice League, Wonder Woman, […]
Sundance London 2013 Review – In a World… (2013)
In a World…, 2013. Written and Directed by Lake Bell.Starring Lake Bell, Fred Melamed, Demetri Martin, Michaela Watkins, Ken Marino and Rob Corddry. SYNOPSIS: An underachieving vocal coach is motivated by her father, the king of movie-trailer voice-overs, to pursue her aspirations of becoming a voiceover star. Amidst pride, sexism and family dysfunction, she sets […]
Late to the Show – Spartacus
In the next instalment of the ‘Late to the Show’ series, Luke Addison looks at Spartacus… “One day Rome shall fade and crumble. Yet you shall always be remembered in the hearts of all that yearn for freedom.” Starz’s Spartacus is the tale of the legendary gladiator of the same name, taking up arms and […]
Sundance London 2013 – A conversation with Francesca Gregorini, writer-director of Emanuel and the Truth About Fishes
Paul Risker chats with Francesca Gregorini, writer-director of Emanuel and the Truth About Fishes… On day two of Sundance London 2013 I was fortunate to have an opportunity to sit down and speak with the writer-director of Emanuel and the Truth About Fishes, Francesca Gregorini. Despite Emanuel being Francesca’s second feature film following 2009’s Tanner […]
Elementary – Episode 18 Review
Matt Smith reviews episode 18 of Elementary… Holmes as a character has a past. That statement can be meant in at least two ways. Either there’s the literal, the Sherlock Holmes you see to the right, who has a past. He has had drug problems and has met at least two women who’ve influenced his […]
Flickering Myth’s Greatest Comic Book Movies: The Complete Top 50
Throughout April, we’ve been counting down our picks for the Greatest Comic Book Movies of All Time; here’s our top 50 in full…. Well, the 2013 superhero season is now underway, with Marvel Studios launching Phase Two of the Marvel Cinematic Universe here in the UK yesterday with the release of Iron Man 3 [read […]
The Following – Episode 14 Review
Matt Smith reviews episode 14 of The Following… So I was watching the London marathon the other day for about eight seconds (I’m sorry, it’s just people running and to me is as thrilling a TV spectacle as the Grand Prix, which is people just driving powerful cars in an age where we’re supposed to […]
