Tom Jolliffe offers 10 essential films from the past decade… A decade is drawing to a close. In society, divisions are being formed through political disparity. A chasm between apathy and empathy is as culturally wide as ever. In pop-culture, music and cinema, TV and the internet are as dumbed down as ever. As a […]
The Ten Best Sci-Fi Films of the 2010s
George Miller provides positive update on Mad Max sequels and Furiosa spin-off
In 2015, director George Miller wowed audiences and critics alike with the return to the post-apocalyptic world of the Mad Max franchise with Mad Max: Fury Road. The film grossed over $400 million worldwide and became a hit, seemingly primed for a new set of Mad Max films with Tom Hardy reprising his role and even a spin-off centred around […]
Mad Max: Fury Road with film critic Rafael Motamayor – The Pick of the Flicks Podcast #34
On The Pick of the Flicks Podcast, a different guest drops in every week to chat about their favourite film. This week, film critic Rafael Motamayor comes by to explore the vehicular carnage of acclaimed blockbuster Mad Max: Fury Road… On the latest episode of The Pick of the Flicks Podcast, film critic and occasional […]
Rumour: Mad Max: Fury Road sequel may be revving its engine
During the lengthy development and production stage on Mad Max: Fury Road, franchise creator George Miller revealed that he’d also devised two further scripts for sequels, entitled Mad Max: Furiosa and Mad Max: The Wasteland. In the wake of Fury Road’s critical and commercial success, Miller announced his intention to move forward with The Wasteland, […]
Why Blockbusters Shouldn’t Be Nominated for Best Picture
Anghus Houvouras on blockbusters and Best Picture… Before I opine on blockbusters as Best Picture nominees, allow me to vent: Award season is the absolute worst, especially if you consider yourself a true lover of cinema. It’s an absolutely ridiculous time when studios, artists and film fans gets a little too invested in the concept […]
A dose of Venom for the worldwide box office and an end to blaming critics for failure?
Tom Jolliffe takes a look at the surprising worldwide commercial success of Venom… Earlier in the year the first trailer for Venom dropped. It looked pretty awful, not least about 15 years out of date (particularly the initial trailer’s CGI polish). A few more trailers followed and fanfare seemed fairly low. Then came the reviews. […]
The Academy’s ‘Achievement in Popular Film’ is a demeaning category
Ricky Church on the new Oscar category ‘Achievement in Popular Film… The Academy Awards is the film industry’s most prestigious event of the year, celebrating outstanding achievements in a wide array of behind the scenes filmmaking from direction, acting to sound design and more. That’s how the ceremony is presented to audiences at least and […]
Funko’s SDCC exclusive movie collectibles include Scott Pilgrim vs. the World, Mad Max: Fury Road and The Royal Tenenbaums
Funko has unveiled its San Diego Comic-Con exclusive movie themed collectibles which includes a Pop! vinyl figure Matthew Patel & Demon Chick two-pack and a Vnyl Scott Pilgrim & Ramona Flowers two-pack from Edgar Wright’s acclaimed comic book movie Scott Pilgrim vs. the World, a Vnyl Richie & Margot two-pack from Wes Anderson’s comedy-drama The Royal Tenenbaums, […]
Charlize Theron still hoping to star in a Furiosa Mad Max spin off
Charlize Theron has said that she would be excited to be a part of a George Miller-directed Furiosa spin off from Mad Max: Fury Road. When Mad Max: Fury Road came out back in 2015 it was an instant hit with fans and critics alike. It seemed almost a given that there would be some […]