Casey Chong with ten great films from Carolco Pictures…. Those who lived through the 80s and 90s era will likely remember the good old days when a certain independent studio dominated the Hollywood landscape. That studio in question is Carolco Pictures, which brought us a mix of iconic genre-defining hits and even underrated gems from […]
4K Ultra HD Review – First Blood (1982)
First Blood, 1982. Directed by Ted Kotcheff. Starring Sylvester Stallone, Richard Crenna, and Brian Dennehy. SYNOPSIS: First Blood, the movie that kicked off the Rambo phenomenon, returns to 4K Ultra HD in a new SteelBook edition that’s exclusive to Walmart. Collectors will want to snap this one up, but keep in mind that the transfer […]
The 10 Best Villains in Sylvester Stallone Movies
Every hero needs a formidable villain and action titan Sylvester Stallone has faced plenty. We look at the ten best villains in Stallone movies… Most action films live or die on the strength of the villain. An underwhelming villain can kill a film, especially if the hero isn’t all that interesting. We’ve taken a look […]
When Movie Artwork Was Great
Tom Jolliffe looks at the peak of movie artwork (and subsequent decline)… Movie making is a long drawn out process. From those first scrawled notes that slowly evolve into script, to the preparation, production and post, so many elements combine to deliver a final product. Then you have the small matter of selling said film. […]
The Films of 1982: One of the Finest Years in Cinema History
Tom Jolliffe ventures back 40 years to explore the cinematic landscape of 1982… 1982 was a great year for films. It could well be argued too that 1982 might well be one of the finest years in cinema history. There’s an array of blockbuster hits, cult films, iconic films and initially maligned genre films now […]
Sylvester Stallone says he has no involvement with Bollywood Rambo remake
Back in May it was announced that filmmaker Siddharth Anand and martial arts expect Tiger Shroff are teaming up for an official Bollywood remake of First Blood, which is set to begin production in 2018 under the title of Rambo [take a look at the teaser poster here]. Amid rumours that Sylvester Stallone will be involved with the production, […]
Why Rambo: Last Blood could finally fulfil Sylvester Stallone’s Expendables ‘Old School’ promise
Tom Jolliffe takes a look Rambo: Last Blood and why it could be the ultimate old school action film of the modern era… It was the tail end of 2009. The announcement was made that Sylvester Stallone, having been on something of a comeback with successful rejuvenations for Rocky and Rambo, announced the ultimate old […]
How Brian Dennehy owned First Blood
Tom Jolliffe looks back at Brian Dennehy’s iconic role in First Blood and how he stole the film… It was very sad to hear the news that Brian Dennehy has passed away. Like many film fans, he’s a familiar face to me. A long and industrious career certainly had a share of highlights including cult […]
In Over Your Head, Coen Style
Tom Jolliffe looks at some of the Coen Brothers finest films, often seeing protagonists in a situation that gets increasingly out of their control… The plan seems simple. The quest, on paper, should be easy. Nothing could go wrong. In film terms, a lack of complication is a drama killer of course. In film terms, […]
10 More Essential Revenge Films
Tom Jolliffe with another ten essential revenge films… Are you not entertained? No? Then you need some hardy revenge to pass some time. The revenge formula (served chilled, straight from the fridge or something) has remained popular for well over half a century. There’s something about that trigger of a protagonist who has been wronged […]
