File this one under ‘Stating the Obvious’, but as we approach the 35th anniversary of Home Alone, director Chris Columbus has revealed that any attempts to remake the classic blockbuster comedy would be a big mistake. The Harry Potter helmer and most recently Nosferatu producer was speaking with Entertainment Tonight about the possibility of rebooting […]
The Best and Worst Christmas Movie Presents
Christmas is a time for giving. Some presents are great, some are terrible, and we’ve seen plenty of both in Christmas movies… It’s the season of goodwill and sharing festive cheer (and beer) with friends and family. Big Red dumps his goods down the chimney and kids across the land open their presents in baited […]
Home Alone comes to NECA’s Toony Classics series
NECA has unveiled the Toony Classics figures from Chris Columbus’ 1990 Christmas comedy Home Alone which includes Kevin McCallister, The Wet Bandits Marv and Harry, and ‘Old Man’ Marley. The set goes on sale this November; check out the promotional images here… NECA is proud to announce these iconic Christmas movie characters to add to […]
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 […]
The Ultimate Christmas Movie Douchebags
Tis the season to be jolly but it’s also the season to be a douchebag, if some of these iconic Christmas movie douches are anything to go by… We’ve all known a steaming douchebag in our time. It could be someone with an ego that melds perfectly with a shit-eating grin, or someone who takes […]
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) […]
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 […]
Home Alone gets a retro 8-bit remake in time for Christmas
CineFix is celebrating the holidays and spreading a little Christmas cheer with an 8-Bit Cinema remake of the 1990 classic Home Alone. So, revel in some nostalgia with a pixelated, retro arcade-style retelling of Kevin McAllister (Macaulay Culkin) efforts to protect his home from Harry (Joe Pesci) and Marv (Daniel Stern), a.k.a. The Wet Bandits… SEE ALSO: […]
Disney’s Reboot Fascination
Tom Jolliffe looks at Disney’s pre-occupation with reboots… The most powerful mouse on the planet, Mickey. I’m assuming he’s the CEO at Disney, ably assisted by Goofy. Donald is head of HR. They’re the most powerful company in the world, the most recognisable brand. There’s barely a corner of the world that doesn’t know the […]
The Dark and Disturbing Underbelly of Home Alone
Tom Jolliffe revisits a holiday staple, and looks into the dark underbelly of Home Alone… Home Alone is 30. Macaulay Culkin turned 40 this year. If that makes you feel old, I apologise. The film turned the former child actor into a mega star, and in a short run of largely repetitive films, Culkin suffered […]
