Warner Bros. Home Entertainment has announced that it is celebrating the 15th anniversary of the Will Ferrell festive favourite Elf with the release of Buddy’s Sing & Cheer Along Edition complete with interactive special features. SUPPORT FLICKERING MYTH: Order via Amazon US Will Ferrell stars as the ultimate fish out of water, Buddy, who as a […]
Five Classic Retro Christmas Movie Tie-In Games
Andrew Newton with a selection of classic Christmas movie tie-in retro games… With Christmas upon us I thought it was time for us at Flickering Myth to have a look at video games through the ages that have been inspired by this wonderful season of giving. Sure, not all the games (nor the films) may […]
Flickering Myth’s Christmas Movie Guide
Chris Gelderd presents Flickering Myth’s Christmas Movie Guide… It’s that time of year already. Stuck for something to watch to get you in the festive spirit, or do you need to kill time with the family? Look no further than our selection of top ten Christmas films that will guarantee to leave you feeling (mostly) […]
The 10 Best Movie Santas
Santa Claus is coming to town, but who are the best movie Santas? Here’s our picks… It’s the season to be jolly. Soon we’ll all be leaving mince pies and cookies out for Santa Claus. It’s a festive time of good will and time for watching movies. We’ve all got our Christmas traditions and favourites, […]
Flickering Myth’s Top 10 Christmas Movies
Flickering Myth gets festive… Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays one and all! As it is Christmas Eve, we would like to hope that you are all set for the festive season and you have all your presents purchased and wrapped. If not – what are you reading this for?! Get the hell out of the […]
4K Ultra HD Review – Elf (2003)
Elf, 2003. Directed by Jon Favreau. Starring: Will Ferrell, James Caan, Zooey Deschanel, Mary Steenburgen, Edward Asner, and Bob Newhart. SYNOPSIS: The modern holiday classic Elf arrives on 4K with image quality that’s greatly improved over the 2008 Blu-ray, which is included too. No new extras were commissioned for this edition, but Warner Bros. ported […]
James Caan’s Finest Hour: Thief
We look back at the iconic work of the late, great James Caan and take a deep dive into the underrated neo-noir masterpiece Thief, with Caan at his fiery, mesmeric best… The sad news has broken. Another cinematic icon has left us, leaving behind an awe inspiring legacy. James Caan for a time, was synonymous […]
Flickering Myth’s Top Ten Christmas Movies
The Flickering Myth writing team share their top ten Christmas movies… Christmas is upon us! For many people, feeling festive is all about Christmas films. They can easily transport you back to your childhood, to happier times, to memories with your loved ones. If you’re struggling to choose a film to help induce your festive […]
Eight Overused Tropes in Mainstream Christmas Movies
Rae Gellel with eight overused tropes in mainstream Christmas movies… A woman falls in love with a mysterious man who is later revealed to be a prince. The future of a family enterprise is dependent on the success of a community Christmas pagent. A woman returns to her quaint home town from the big city, […]
10 Magical Christmas Movie Soundtracks
Sean Wilson gets ready for the festive season by firing up a playlist of essential seasonal tunes… What’s a Christmas movie without a sprinkling of musical magic? Many of our favourite festive hits are defined by their soundtracks, so, in the spirit of the season, I’ve rounded up 10 classic scores that never fail to […]
