Tom Jolliffe evaluates the positives of a couple of festive turkeys… For every festive slice of gold, there are a number of films which don’t quite hit the right notes. There’s been something about the Christmas movie in years gone by that has often felt like they’re pumped out to be ready for the season. […]
10 Incredibly Annoying Movie Characters
Tom Jolliffe looks at some of the most annoying movie characters ever… Cinema at its best delights and enthrals. For that to work, we need engaging characters we can get behind. There’s a problem though. Sometimes for an array of reasons, some characters just end up being incredibly annoying. It can be the cherry on […]
8 Bad-Ass Arnold Schwarzenegger Movies Worth Another Look
Marvelous Videos with eight entertaining Schwarzenegger movies that are worth another look… When you think of Arnold Schwarzenegger, what comes to mind? Chances are you, like 99 percent of the film-going populace, will give an answer including, but limited to: Terminator, Total Recall, Commando, Conan, and/or Predator. There’s nothing wrong with this. After all, it’s rare for an action […]
Flickering Myth’s Top Ten Christmas Movies
The Flickering Myth writing team share their top ten Christmas movies… Christmas is almost upon us! Have you finished your Christmas shopping? Have you already eaten too much food? Are you feeling festive yet?! For many people, feeling festive is all about Christmas films. They can easily transport you back to your childhood, to happier […]
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 […]
Christmas films are a bit rubbish – but that’s okay
Tom Beasley examines the naff world of Christmas cinema, and how little that all matters at the most wonderful time of the year… This is a difficult statement for me to make, but I’m just going to come out with it right up top. A lot of Christmas movies are rubbish. It hurts me to […]