Tom Jolliffe on The Running Man, and whether it will be the film to finally see Edgar Wright breaking America… Much like Oasis and Robbie Williams, Edgar Wright’s attempts to translate UK status and acclaim to the glitzy world of the US industry haven’t gone entirely to plan. He’s certainly got more name recognition than […]
10 Essential Films From 2004
It’s time to venture back in time some twenty years as we feast on ten essential films from 2004… We’ve looked back at 1974, 1984 and 1994 to pick out some essentials from those years, as well as shock ourselves at just how long ago those years were. 2004 might seem like only yesterday, but […]
4K Ultra HD Review – Shaun of the Dead (2004)
Shaun of the Dead, 2004. Directed by Edgar Wright. Starring Simon Pegg, Kate Ashfield, Lucy Davis, Nick Frost, Dylan Moran, Bill Nighy, and Penelope Wilton. SYNOPSIS: Edgar Wright and Simon Pegg’s classic Shaun of the Dead gets the 20th anniversary treatment with a nice Steelbook that mimics the covers of those EC Comics horror comic […]
Great Horror-Comedy Movies to Watch This Halloween
It’s time to laugh and jump with fright, with these great comedy horror films… The horror genre is currently experiencing a resurgence, as comic book movies and studio action films are faltering. The budget-friendly genre is also more driven by concept over star power. One genre that seems to have disappeared from the big screen, […]
The Essential Horror-Comedy Movies of the 21st Century
Hasitha Fernando on the essential horror-comedies of the 21st century… With October upon us and Halloween apporaching here are some of the best horror-comedies the new century has gifted us thus far. If these movies won’t slay you with their humor, they might just scare the bejesus out of you. Check out the recommendations here… […]
8 Essential Feel-Good British Underdog Movies
Classic underdog stories with loveable losers searching for a rare win in life are a staple of British cinema. Here are eight essentials… British cinema is full of great and inspiring underdog stories, occasionally based on true stories, about loveable good-hearted losers who happen upon one big moment to succeed in life. Even if it’s […]
Simon Pegg and Edgar Wright working on a new film separate from the Cornetto Trilogy
Simon Pegg and Edgar Wright have made several cult and popular films with their Cornetto Trilogy, made up of the comedies and genre spoofs Shaun of the Dead, Hot Fuzz and The World’s End. While Wright has gone on to direct several more films since their conclusion of their ‘trilogy’, the duo and Nick Frost, the other lead of […]
Simon Pegg on a Shaun of the Dead sequel: “The last thing you need is Shaun of the Dead 2!”
Simon Pegg is at a point in his career where he’s willing to try new things, and that means going back to past works and revisiting them are not on his docket. Speaking to The Guardian, Pegg looks at his career evolution and describes how he no longer views himself as he did during Shaun […]
Franchise crossover game Funko Fusions gets first trailer
The incredibly popular toy line Funko has unexpectedly released a jaw-dropping first trailer to its upcoming video game, Funko Fusion. Developed by 10:10 Games and partnering with Universal, Funko Fusion is a third person action-adventure multiplayer game with characters and worlds from various movies and TV shows. Drawing a lot of comparisons to the LEGO […]
Why Music In Films Matters
Neil Calloway argues that soundtracks and scores can make or break films… This week, Flickering Myth’s own Oli Davis made the persuasive case that Suicide Squad‘s various cuts could be seen in the music they used; with David Ayer’s original version using different styles of music to the final cut by Trailer Park. There was […]
