One of action cinema’s unheralded greats, Richard Norton, has sadly passed away. Here are ten essential movies where Norton kicked ass… Action fans were heartbroken to learn that the perennially underrated but legendary Richard Norton passed away recently. The Australian tough guy and martial arts master has had a colourful background, which has included working […]
My Left Foot: The Story Behind a Poignant Tale of the Human Spirit’s Resilience
Hasitha Fernando looks at the story behind My Left Foot… My Left Foot left an indelible impression on many a viewer for a number of reasons. Firstly, it featured an unforgettable performance by the inimitable Daniel Day-Lewis and secondly, the film became a landmark in cinematic representation of disability. The effort also brought some richly-deserved […]
Great Neo-Noir Movies from the 1990s You May Have Missed
Casey Chong presents a selection of underrated neo-noir movies from the 1990s… The 1990s era saw a string of notable neo-noirs from Warren Beatty’s bold comic strip-like style Dick Tracy (1990) to Abel Ferrara’s stark Bad Lieutenant (1992) and of course, the Oscar-winning L.A. Confidential (1997). But the same decade also produced a few more […]
Are we about to see The Rocknaissance?
Dwayne Johnson is coming to a turning point in his career; from predictable and interchangeable movies to Martin Scorsese and Benny Safdie, are we about to see The Rocknaissance..?. You’ve seen that meme. A four-panelled picture of Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson, dressed in seemingly identical gear (a tight white T, stained in dirt and sweat) […]
7 Great Forgotten Supernatural Horror Gems from the 1980s
Casey Chong presents seven forgotten supernatural horror movie gems from the 1980s… The 1980s saw a barrage of horror movies vying to make a lasting impression. Some succeed, while others failed or underappreciated. Take supernatural horrors, for instance; movies like The Shining, Angel Heart and Prince of Darkness have earned their places in most genre […]
7 Great Vampire Movies You May Have Missed
Casey Chong presents seven great vampire movies that may have went under you radar… The vampire genre is as old as time, stretching way back to 1922 and F.W. Murnau’s black-and-white horror masterpiece Nosferatu. The genre has since evolved as time went by, bringing us more movies such as Bram Stoker’s Dracula, ‘Salem’s Lot, Fright […]
10 Great Forgotten Gems from the 1980s
We take a look at ten great forgotten gems from the 1980s… How many have you seen? The 1980s was an eclectic melting pot of cinema. Blockbusters and franchises were becoming a big thing. The success of home video also gave films a place to succeed beyond the cinema screens. Cinema fandom has always clustered […]
Movies That Actually Really Need A Remake!
EJ Moreno with a selection of movies that really need a remake… The Thing. The Departed. Cape Fear: Sometimes, a remake could be good; sometimes, the remake is even better than the original. As a lifelong horror fan, it’s something I’ve come to accept; nothing is safe, and everything is up for a remake. That […]
10 Creepy Slow-Burn Horror Movies To Fill You With Dread
Casey Chong with ten creepy slow-burn horror movies to fill you with dread… One of the most interesting things about the horror genre is its diverse A-to-Z elements from body horror to found footage, dark fantasy, slasher and supernatural. Then, there’s the slow-burn horror and as the name suggests, this subgenre focuses on the deliberate […]
How to Train Your Dragon at 15: The Story Behind the Dazzling Animated Children’s Fantasy
As it celebrates its 15th anniversary, we look at the story behind DreamWorks Animation’s How to Train Your Dragon… How to Train Your Dragon is one of those animated films that left an indelible impression in audiences when it debuted with its dazzling animation, heartfelt story and bombastic orchestral score. As the celebrated animated feature […]
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