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Knight Rider: The Story Behind the Classic 1980s David Hasselhoff Series

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Hasitha Fernando looks at the classic 80s TV series Knight Rider… To say, Knight Rider was one of the most popular TV shows of the 80s era is something of an understatement. The show catapulted David Hasselhoff into the stratosphere and made the Pontiac Firebird Trans Am the epitome of cool. Originally broadcast on NBC […]

The Exorcist at 50: Looking back at the iconic horror masterpiece

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Hasitha Fernando on the story behind The Exorcist as it turns 50… The Exorcist is a horror film that requires no introduction even 50 years later. Its impact on genre filmmaking and the horror genre as a whole is indisputable, whether you like to admit it or not. The movie’s supposedly cursed production and behind-the-scenes […]

Ten Essential Horror Remakes of the 21st Century

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Hasitha Fernando with ten essential horror remakes of the 21st century… Remakes are a dime-a-dozen and the same rings true for the horror genre as well. However, amidst the eye rolling mediocrity that is found in modern cinema, there are some admirable gems that stand out and pique one’s interest. So, without further ado, here […]

The Curious Case of Benjamin Button: The Strangely Bittersweet Story at 15

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Hasitha Fernando on David Fincher’s The Curious Case of Benjamin Button as it turns 15… Many a collective eyebrow was raised when auteur David Fincher announced that he’d be tackling a rated PG-13 romantic drama cum period piece after his underrated masterpiece Zodiac. But as always, the supremely talented filmmaker proved us all wrong with […]

The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King at 20 – The Unabashed Fantasy Epic of the Modern Age

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Hasitha Fernando on The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King as it turns 20… Peter Jackson’s The Lord of the Rings is a trilogy that requires very little introduction. Based on the much beloved fantasy novels penned by J.R.R. Tolkien, this trifecta of movies went on to redefine large scale, genre filmmaking […]

The Prince of Egypt at 25: The Crowing Glory of DreamWorks Animation

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Hasitha Fernando on the story behind DreamWorks Animation’s crowning glory The Prince of Egypt as it turns 25… The Prince of Egypt was DreamWorks Animation’s second animated feature film, which saw the adaptation of the first fourteen chapters of the Book of Exodus, which detail Moses’ journey from a mere Egyptian prince to his rise […]

Exclusive Interview – Editor Konstantin Kochubei discusses new Abbie Cornish drama & more

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Last April it was announced that Abbie Cornish (Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri) and Jack Huston (House of Gucci) were set to star in the drama I’m Beginning to See the Light. Directed by Konstantin Khudyakov (The Road to Calvary), the film follows Ezra (Huston), a grief-stricken jazz trumpeter who seeks purpose and salvation after […]

Scarface at 40: The Story Behind the Seminal Gangster Classic

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Hasitha Fernando on the story behind Scarface as it celebrates its 40th anniversary… There is nary a filmgoer who has not heard of Brian De Palma’s Scarface. Debuting 40 years ago this month, the movie stirred controversy and polarized audiences with its graphic violence, excessive profanity and depictions of drug usage but has since then […]

Movie Review – The Exorcist Untold (2023)

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The Exorcist Untold, 2023. Directed by Robin Bextor. Featuring Rich Cline, Julie Blatty, Dr. Sarah Crowther, Nat Segaloff, Prof. Chris McGlothlin. SYNOPSIS: Documentary covering the genesis and impact of horror classic The Exorcist. The Exorcist Untold is a brand-new documentary from director Robin Bextor that looks at the enduring influence and legacy of William Friedkin’s […]