The Lawnmower Man Collection Directed by Brett Leonard/Farhad Mann. Starring Jeff Fahey, Pierce Brosnan, Jenny Wright, Geoffrey Lewis, Dean Norris, Patrick Bergin, Camille Cooper, and Matt Frewer. SYNOPSIS: Box set containing the groundbreaking The Lawnmower Man and its lesser-seen sequel. The problem with basing a movie around a new technology is that you can guarantee […]
Dead Poets Society at 35 – A Poignant Coming-of-Age Drama That Transcends Life & Time
Hasitha Fernando delves into the story behind Dead Poets Society as the film celebrates its 35th anniversary… To stand out in a filmography that is as impressive as Robin Williams’ makes it a very special movie, and Dead Poets Society is just that and then some. One of the most memorable coming-of-age dramas to ever […]
The Matrix at 25: The Quintessential Sci-Fi Actioner of the Modern Age
As it returns to cinemas for its 25th anniversary, Hasitha Fernando plugs into The Matrix to look at the story behind the 1999 sci-fi action classic… The influence The Matrix had on cinema as a whole is undeniable and even a quarter century later the effort continues to trigger discourse and stir debate amongst cinephiles […]
Edge of Tomorrow at 10: A Cleverly Crafted Propulsive Sci-Fi Thriller
Hasitha Fernando revisits Edge of Tomorrow as it turns 10 to look at the story behind the sci-fi action thriller… It’s a damn shame that Tom Cruise hasn’t done a great many sci-fi movies ‘cos the ones he’s been part of have been surprisingly good. Starting with 2001’s Vanilla Sky, which was somewhat of a […]
Up at 15: The Story Behind Pixar’s Poignant Animated Adventure
As the beloved animated film turns 15, Hasitha Fernando looks at the story behind Pixar’s Up… There’s nary a soul out there whose heartstrings weren’t tugged by the utterly beautiful “Married Life sequence” featured which plays out at the very beginning of this animated feature. Although the rest of the movie is pure joy ridden […]
Blu-ray Review – Raw Force (1982)
Raw Force, 1982. Directed by Edward D. Murphy. Starring Cameron Mitchell, Geoffrey Binney, Vic Diaz, Hope Holiday, Jillian Kesner, Camille Keaton, and Ralph Lombardi. SYNOPSIS: Welcome to Warrior’s Island, burial ground of disgraced martial arts masters! When the Burbank Kung Fu Club travels to this mysterious island, they quickly find themselves facing the bloodthirsty vengeance […]
Exclusive Interview – Writer-Director Apollo Bakopoulos on his feature debut Aligned
Writer-director Apollo Bakopoulos discusses his new film Aligned… Gender and sexuality can sometimes be an impossible thing to express. Dance is often the most vocal form of art, even without words. Why did dance call for you to tell this story? Dance has helped me overcome cultural internalized shame around bending my body a certain […]
Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom at 40: The Darkest Entry of the Franchise Revisited
As it turns 40, Hasitha Fernando looks at the story behind Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom… Since its release Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom has been often regarded as the darkest entry of the iconic franchise, with even director Steven Spielberg expressing bitterness regarding the overall experience. Regardless, its still an […]
Blu-ray Review – A Shock to the System (1990)
A Shock to the System, 1990. Directed by Jan Egleson. Starring Michael Caine, Elizabeth McGovern, Will Patton, Peter Riegert, Jenny Wright, Barbara Baxley, and Swoosie Kurtz. SYNOPSIS: After being electrocuted whilst trying to fix a light, a middle-aged executive gets some ideas about how to get the things he wants in life, including a promotion. […]
X-Men: Days of Future Past at 10: An ambitious timey-wimey superhero flick
On the tenth anniversary of its release, Hasitha Fernando looks at the story behind X-Men: Days of Future Past… In terms of quality Fox’s X-Men series has had its fair share of ups and downs, but many will agree that X-Men: Days of Future Past combined the best elements of the superhero series into one […]
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