As The Lion King turns 30, Hasitha Fernando looks at the story behind the Disney classic… The Lion King is one of those animated features which had such a lasting impact and whose themes of love, friendship, and adventure gave it a universal appeal that brought in viewers of all ages. As the film celebrates […]
Spider-Man 2 at 20: A Superhero Sequel That Improves Upon Its Predecessor In Every Way
Hasitha Fernando on the story behind Sam Raimi’s Spider-Man 2 as it turns 20… Spider-Man 2 is that rare gem of a sequel that took what worked in the original, dialled it up to eleven whilst delivering good storytelling and great characterization with some top notch visuals. As it celebrates its 20th anniversary, we look […]
What Alien: Romulus needs to learn from Aliens
James McDonagh on Alien: Romulus and where it needs to take its cue from 1986’s Aliens… It’s a hostile summer for movies. To succeed, Alien: Romulus must learn from Aliens. The second movie is the best. Why? Because it’s the only film in the franchise that’s not about aliens. When Ian Holm’s Ash said, in […]
8 Essential Feel-Good British Underdog Movies
Classic underdog stories with loveable losers searching for a rare win in life are a staple of British cinema. Here are eight essentials… British cinema is full of great and inspiring underdog stories, occasionally based on true stories, about loveable good-hearted losers who happen upon one big moment to succeed in life. Even if it’s […]
Big Daddy Turns 25: The End of Golden Age Adam Sandler
EJ Moreno revisits Big Daddy as it turns 25… As I streamed Big Daddy this past weekend, it didn’t hit me that the film would celebrate its 25th anniversary this week. Not only did the shock that a film I loved growing up in the 90s was that old, but it was wild to look […]
Fan Casting Jordan Peele’s 2026 Movie: 8 Actors We Must See
EJ Moreno with eight actors we need in Jordan Peele’s new film… 2026 seems like a long time away, but the wait for a new Jordan Peele movie is worth it. The filmmaker has set an October 2026 release date for his mysterious new project, and that gives us plenty of time to throw every […]
A Double Bill of Film Noir from 1948: Raw Deal and He Walked By Night
It’s time for a double bill of Film Noir thrills from 1948 with Anthony Mann’s Raw Deal and He Walked By Night… Anthony Mann was an acclaimed and prolific director who specialised in westerns, epics, war movies, and film noir. He was famously fired from the director’s chair on Spartacus to be replaced by a […]
The Essential Donald Sutherland Films
With the sad news that the legendary Donald Sutherland has passed away, we look at eight essential Sutherland movies that you must see… Donald Sutherland was a fixture on the big screen for 60 years, remaining prolific even in recent years. The iconic actor left us at 88 years old and given his constant presence […]
Who Framed Roger Rabbit: The Story Behind the Visual Effects Classic
Hasitha Fernando revisits Who Framed Roger Rabbit, released on this day in 1988… Before Terminator 2 and Jurassic Park hit cinemas to inspire awe and wonder amongst audiences the world over, there was Who Killed Roger Rabbit which debuted back in the year 1988. The effort of Back to the Future helmer Robert Zemeckis and […]
The Essential Tony Scott Movies
Hasitha Fernando on the essential Tony Scott movies… Apart from being the younger brother of the legendary Ridley Scott, filmmaker Tony Scott too boasted his fair share of critically acclaimed box office efforts. And so, on what would have been his 80th birthday, we dive in to look back at Scott’s career to pick out […]
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