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Elstree 1979 to go behind the scenes of Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back

May 20, 2017 by Gary Collinson

Variety has revealed that The Works is set to go behind the scenes of Star Wars: Episode V – The Empire Strikes Back with the feature documentary Elstree 1979. The follow-up to Elstree 1976 (which detailed the background performers of George Lucas’ original Star Wars), the film will once again be directed by Jon Spira and […]

Filed Under: Gary Collinson, Movies, News Tagged With: Elstree 1979, Star Wars, Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back

Why do fans want perfect characters in Star Wars: The Last Jedi?

December 25, 2017 by George Chrysostomou

George Chrysostomou on Star Wars: The Last Jedi and its character decisions (major spoilers follow)… The divisiveness surrounding Star Wars: The Last Jedi has caught many by surprise. What was thought by critics to be one of the best Star Wars films ever made, has instead been proclaimed by some fans to be one of […]

Filed Under: Articles and Opinions, George Chrysostomou, Movies Tagged With: Mary Poppins, Star Wars, Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back, Star Wars: The Last Jedi

Does every second movie need to be The Empire Strikes Back?

October 18, 2016 by Anghus Houvouras

Anghus Houvouras asks why every second movie needs to be The Empire Strikes Back… Is there anything worse than the widening pit of quicksand that nostalgia has become? It’s one thing when we’re constantly forced to deal with the ‘member berry’-centric society of fandom. My expectations of fans is lower that current metrics are able to […]

Filed Under: Anghus Houvouras, Articles and Opinions, Movies Tagged With: Jurassic World, Jurassic World 2, Star Wars, Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back

Flickering Myth’s #7FavFilms

August 17, 2016 by Luke Owen

If you’re a user of Twitter, you may have noticed that the hashtag #7Fav has been doing the rounds, ranging from movies to TV shows to video games and even comics. Well we decided to collate the Flickering Myth writing staff’s picks, which you can view below. Twitter is awash with #7favfilms at the moment. […]

Filed Under: Articles and Opinions, Luke Owen, Movies Tagged With: 2001: A Space Odyssey, Back to the Future, Pulp Fiction, Shawshank Redemption, Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back, The Dark Knight

Is Star Wars the most depressing franchise ever?

December 26, 2016 by Anghus Houvouras

Anghus Houvouras on the Star Wars franchise… With the release and massive worldwide success of Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, Star Wars has once again proven itself the most popular franchise in the history of cinema. People really seem to enjoy Rogue One. Most notably for the more grounded, realistic elements. The darker war […]

Filed Under: Anghus Houvouras, Articles and Opinions, Movies Tagged With: Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, Star Wars, Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace, Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones, Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith, Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope, Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back, Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi, Star Wars: The Force Awakens

Why Star Wars: The Last Jedi Has A Lot To Live Up To

December 10, 2017 by Neil Calloway

Neil Calloway on why the second films in Star Wars trilogies are the best… Unless you’ve been hiding out on Dagobah or in the Outer Rim Territories, you’ll be aware that Star Wars: The Last Jedi is released this week. It’s a Star Wars movie, so has a lot to live up to, but it’s […]

Filed Under: Articles and Opinions, Movies, Neil Calloway Tagged With: Star Wars, Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones, Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back, Star Wars: The Last Jedi

Star Wars Original Trilogy receiving theatrical roadshow re-release in the States in August

April 12, 2016 by Gary Collinson

The original Star Wars trilogy is heading back to the big screen this summer, with the Alamo Drafthouse Cinema chain organising a special roadshow triple-bill of A New Hope, The Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi across more than 20 cities in the States. “It’s always been a dream to show the original […]

Filed Under: Gary Collinson, Movies, News Tagged With: Star Wars, Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope, Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back, Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi

Memorable Star Wars Moments – Luke meets Yoda

December 9, 2015 by Amie Cranswick

Flickering Myth’s writing team are counting down to the release of Star Wars: The Force Awakens by discussing their most memorable Star Wars moments. Next up is Tom Jolliffe with Luke meets Yoda from Empire Strikes Back… Right off the bat I have to make something clear. If you don’t like the original Star Wars trilogy, […]

Filed Under: Articles and Opinions, Movies, Tom Jolliffe Tagged With: Star Wars, Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back

Star Wars movie marathon confirmed for The Force Awakens

October 18, 2015 by Gary Collinson

Star Wars fans looking to revisit the Saga on the big screen ahead of Star Wars: The Force Awakens will be delighted to hear confirmation that select theaters are set to host a Star Wars movie marathon on December 17th. As per Comic Book, Fandango has launched a landing page for the marathon, which will […]

Filed Under: Gary Collinson, Movies, News Tagged With: Star Wars, Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace, Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones, Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith, Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope, Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back, Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi, Star Wars: The Force Awakens

Secret Cinema audience for Star Wars: Episode V – The Empire Strikes Back tops 100,000

September 28, 2015 by Gary Collinson

With Secret Cinema presents Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back drawing to a close yesterday, the event organiser has announced that over 100,000 people attended the landmark show, which spent an impressive eleven weeks in the UK box office top ten this summer. A ten-acre site, formerly an abandoned factory in Southwark, was transformed into […]

Filed Under: Gary Collinson, Movies, News Tagged With: Secret Cinema, Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back

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