Simon Thompson looks at the rise of John Carpenter and his peak years throughout the 1970s and 80s… Director, musician, and Master Roshi look-alike John Howard Carpenter is a living legend. Carpenter’s work has guided scores of creatives from filmmakers, to musicians, to writers, to illustrators and game designers – a legacy of which very […]
10 Great 80s Sci-Fi Adventure Movies You Need To See
Casey Chong with a selection of great 1980s sci-fi adventure movies to add to your watch list… The 1980s was a great decade for movies with the emergence of modern blockbuster cinema, state-of-the-art special effects, and a wealth of fascinating stories across various genres. Among the most popular of the decade was the sci-fi adventure, […]
4K Ultra HD Review – Starman (1984)
Starman, 1984. Directed by John Carpenter. Starring Jeff Bridges, Karen Allen, Charles Martin Smith, and Richard Jaeckel. SYNOPSIS: Previously found only in the Columbia Classics: Volume 4 set, the 4K Ultra HD version of John Carpenter’s Starman arrives in a standalone Steelbook edition. The pair of discs featuring the single-season TV series are missing here, […]
4K Ultra HD Review – Columbia Classics Volume 4
Columbia Classics Volume 4 In the mood for love? Then check out Sony’s new Columbia Classics Volume 4, which explores the many methods of romance through the classic films His Girl Friday, Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner, Kramer vs. Kramer, Starman, Sleepless in Seattle, and Punch-Drunk Love. All of the films have been remastered in […]
Shawn Levy to remake Starman
The Hollywood Reporter has revealed that director Shawn Levy (Night at the Museum, Real Steel) has signed on to direct a remake of the 1984 sci-fi romance Starman, which will be scripted by Arash Amel (Grace of Monaco). Directed by John Carpenter, the original movie starred Jeff Bridges as an alien who comes to Earth […]
Machinima adaptating DC’s Dial H For Hero, launching DC’s Hero Project reality show
Having placed a second season order for the animated series Justice League: Gods and Monsters Chronicles, Machinima has announced that it is teaming up with Warner Bros. for two new DC projects – a Dial H For Hero adaptation called #4Hero, and a reality series entitled DC’s Hero Project. #4Hero is described as “a modern […]
