Hasitha Fernando with ten essential conspiracy thrillers… Conspiracy thrillers are a sub-genre of film that kick-started with the likes of The Manchurian Candidate and The Ipcress File, eventually flourishing in the 70s with bonafide hits such as Three Days of the Condor, All the President’s Men, Marathon Man and Executive Action. The movies were primarily […]
The Essential Harrison Ford Films
In the build up to the release of Blade Runner 2049 [read our review here], Tom Jolliffe looks at the essential films of the key cast, starting with Harrison Ford… A long, varied and fine career has seen Ford become iconic in two franchises in particular (and indeed the upcoming reprise of Rick Deckard could […]
4K Ultra HD Review – The Fugitive (1993)
The Fugitive, 1993. Directed by Andrew Davis. Starring Harrison Ford, Tommy Lee Jones, Sela Ward, Joe Pantoliano, Andreas Katsulas, and Jeroen Krabbé. SYNOPSIS: The Fugitive celebrates its 30th anniversary with a new 4K Ultra HD edition from Warner Bros. The film has undergone restoration work, leaving it in a condition that should be the final […]
The Fugitive director Andrew Davis on why Hollywood doesn’t make films like his Harrison Ford hit anymore
A short while ago we posted a feature focusing on The Fugitive at 30, which looked at the 1993 blockbuster as an example of “they don’t make ‘em like they used to” filmmaking. Well, it appears to be a common question in this day of IPs and opening weekends, and now director Andrew Davis has […]
The Fugitive at 30: The Story Behind the Harrison Ford Blockbuster
Hasitha Fernando dives into the story behind The Fugutive on its 30th anniversary… Even by today’s lofty standards 1993’s The Fugitive is something of a rarity – an intelligent blockbuster bolstered by powerful performances and a thought-provoking narrative. It is the kind of effort that makes movie goers say “they don’t make ‘em like they […]
The Fugitive coming to 4K Ultra HD for 30th anniversary
The Fugitive is one of the most iconic movies in both Harrison Ford and Tommy Lee Jones’ long careers and to celebrate its 30th anniversary Warner Bros. has announced it will be released on 4K UHD on November 21st. Based on the 1960s TV series, The Fugitive follows Ford’s Dr. Richard Kimble as he is wrongfully convicted for […]
The End of an Era? Harrison Ford: The Great Blockbuster Headliner
With the release of the fifth and likely final Indiana Jones movie starring Harrison Ford, could this be the Hollywood legend’s final bow as the blockbuster headline act..? The cinema landscape has evolved so much in the past few decades. Movie stars used to rule the world, and even at the dawn of the event […]
Harrison Ford at 78: The Ultimate Movie Star
As Harrison Ford turns 78, Tom Jolliffe looks back at his career and an unmatched output of iconic roles… Harrison Ford needs little introduction. His place in cinema history is more than assured. Actors will strive to play a memorable role. Something that could potentially become iconic. To do it once is amazing enough, but […]
Kiefer Sutherland says he is open to return for a second season of The Fugitive
Kiefer Sutherland, the star of The Fugitive, says he is open to return for a second season. The Fugitive, an update on the 1993 Harrison Ford film for the small screen, debuted on streaming platform Quibi this past week, starring Kiefer Sutherland and Boyd Holbrook [read our review here]. Sutherland stars as a lawman on […]
Quibi Review – The Fugitive
Martin Carr reviews The Fugitive… Mike Ferro (Boyd Holbrook) is a convicted felon who had a fresh start. Detective Clay Bryce (Kiefer Sutherland) a police officer of long standing across town. Soon their two lives will converge as mistaken identity and a series of unfortunate events brings them together. Mike Ferro is one bad day […]
