EJ Moreno on iconic cult classics… What does it take for a film to be considered a “cult classic?” Many define it as a movie that is popular among a particular group, but for me, that isn’t always the case. Some cult classics can become larger than life presences in the industry, taking over fan […]
Iconic Characters Who Deserve Their Own Christmas Movie
Tom Jolliffe places some iconic characters into the festive chaos of the Christmas movie… We’re approaching Christmas. You might already be fed up with the never-ending barrage of Christmas songs, the neighbours who have had their lights going since they threw out their pumpkins, and the impending barrage of Christmas movies. Are there too many? […]
15 Great Cinematic Journeys
Tom Jolliffe offers up 15 great cinematic journeys… When it comes to cinema, the very best films will grab the audience and keep us gripped throughout the runtime. Every character goes on a particular journey that can be literal and/or metaphorical. Those literal epic journeys which might see hobbits on a quest to take a […]
Revisiting 80s Fantasy Films: The sublime, the ridiculous and the underrated
Tom Jolliffe takes a jaunt back to the 80s to see how some of the decade’s biggest fantasy films have aged… Growing up as a young sprog in the 80’s I was treated to all manner of eye-catching fantasy films. A lot of these ‘kids’ films were completely savaged by critics at the time. I […]
4K Ultra HD Review – Labyrinth: 35th Anniversary Edition (1986)
Labyrinth, 1986. Directed by Jim Henson. Starring Jennifer Connelly, David Bowie and Toby Froud. SYNOPSIS: Sixteen-year-old Sarah is given thirteen hours to solve a labyrinth and rescue her baby brother Toby when her wish for him to be taken away is granted by the Goblin King Jareth. Five years ago, Sony issued a 30th Anniversary […]
What is the Most Quotable Movie of All Time?
Tom Jolliffe on what might be the most quotable film ever made… Films come and go. Some disappear into a distant haze of half forgotten memory. Others, for a variety of reasons, stand the test of time. Maybe you remember the visuals of Blade Runner, the powerhouse performances in The Godfather, the impeccable writing of […]
Labyrinth is coming to 4K Ultra HD with 35th Anniversary Edition release
Sony Pictures Home Entertainment has announced the upcoming 4K Ultra HD 35th Anniversary Edition release of the beloved 1986 cult classic fantasy Labyrinth which goes on sale on August 23rd; check out the cover artwork and details below… From visionary filmmaker Jim Henson comes the unforgettable fantasy favourite LABYRINTH, now celebrating its 35th anniversary and […]
Labyrinth at 35: Goblins, Bowie and Greatness
As Labyrinth turns 35, Tom Jolliffe looks back at one of the great cult films of the 80s… You remind me of the babe. What babe? The babe with the power… I could go on. To kids growing up in the 80’s, Jim Henson’s wizardry would prove defining. From The Muppets, to The Dark Crystal, […]
Infinitely Repeatable: The Movies We Can Watch Over and Over Again
Tom Jolliffe on the films he could watch over and over again and never tire of… We all have our favourite films. There are some that have a deeply profound effect. There are some that get deep within our bones and leave us in awe, or take a heavy emotional investment. You could watch Requiem For […]
First-look preview of Jim Henson’s Labyrinth: Masquerade
Boom! Studios has unveiled a first-look preview of Jim Henson’s Labyrinth: Masquerade #1, a brand new oversized one-shot featuring the strange and wondrous characters of Jim Henson’s beloved fantasy classic Labyrinth. Check out the preview here… You’re invited to the ball of the season! But all is not as it seems with the guests of […]