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 […]
Home Alone director Chris Columbus further explains why he doesn’t agree with rebooting films
Earlier this month, Home Alone and Home Alone 2: Lost in New York director Chris Columbus offered his blunt thoughts on the upcoming Home Alone reboot for the Disney+ streaming service, and now, the director has further expanded upon his opinion on rebooting or remaking films. In an interview with ComicBook.com to promote his new movie, The Christmas Chronicles: […]
Home Alone director Chris Columbus offers his thoughts on the upcoming reboot, says “it’s a waste of time”
Last year, Disney CEO Bob Iger announced that Disney would be rebooting several movie franchises including Home Alone for their streaming service, Disney+, and now, the Home Alone and Home Alone 2: Lost in New York director Chris Columbus has revealed his thoughts on the upcoming re-imagining. In a recent interview with Insider, Columbus stated that […]
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, […]
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 […]
Why do we repeatedly watch trashy films during the festive season?
George Chrysostomou on Christmas viewing habits… It feels like finally, the Christmas period has rolled around and the collection of assorted chocolate, wine and badly wrapped presents have begun to collect ready for December 25th. And with this season comes the one thing that most people have in common regardless of your religion, traditions or […]
Jojo Rabbit’s Archie Yates will lead Home Alone reboot alongside Ellie Kemper and Rob Delaney
In a recent report by Variety, it has been revealed that the upcoming Disney+ Home Alone reboot will feature Jojo Rabbit star Archie Yates as the film’s protagonist alongside Ellie Kemper (The Office) and Rob Delaney (Deadpool 2) will portray his parents. According to the report, Yates will not be playing Kevin McCallister, but a new character […]
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 […]
Disney rebooting Home Alone, Night at the Museum, and Cheaper by the Dozen for Disney+
Disney has announced they will be re-imagining several movie franchises for their upcoming streaming service, Disney+. During Disney’s Q3 earnings call, CEO Bob Iger confirmed Disney will be rebooting Home Alone, Night at the Museum, Cheaper by the Dozen, and Diary of a Wimpy Kid for the direct-to-consumer service. CEO Bob Iger says Home Alone, Night at the Museum […]
The Grinch topples Home Alone as the highest-grossing Christmas movie of all time
It’s taken 28 years, but the Macaulay Culkin-headlined Christmas classic Home Alone has finally been dethroned as the highest-grossing holiday movie of all time by Universal and Illumination Entertainment’s Dr. Seuss adaptation The Grinch. The animated movie has grossed $500.6 million at the worldwide box office, which – not accounting for inflation – puts it […]
