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 […]
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 […]
Speed: The Pulse-Pounding Action-Thriller at 30
As it celebrates its 30th anniversary, Hasitha Fernando looks at the story behind the 90s classic action blockbuster Speed… Often touted as one of the greatest action flicks of the 1990s, Speed was responsible for cementing Keanu Reeves’ reputation as a bona fide action star and launching Sandra Bullock career into the proverbial stratosphere. And […]
MTV Generation-Era Comedies That Need New Sequels
Happy Gilmore 2 is on the way, but what other MTV generation-era comedies deserve revisiting? Here’s ten… Adam Sandler’s about to take to the fairways again with the triumphant return of Happy Gilmore. The slacker-turned-unorthodox golf pro lit up the screens in the mid-90s and got into a fistfight with Bob Barker. It was a […]
The Most Iconic Cult Classics of All Time
EJ Moreno on the most iconic cult classics… What does it take for a film to be considered a “cult classic?” Many define it as a movie that is popular among a particular group, but for me, that isn’t always the case. Some cult classics can become larger than life presences in the industry, taking […]
10 Essential Will Smith Movies
As the actor launches his comeback with Bad Boys: Ride or Die [read our review here], EJ Moreno looks at the best Will Smith movies… From rapper to television star to Academy Award winner, a career like this is almost unheard of. Will Smith, whose film work has grossed over $9 billion, is a once-in-a-generation […]
The Most Obscure & Shocking John Waters Movies
EJ Moreno looks at the most shocking obscure films of cult filmmaker John Waters… Cult filmmaker John Waters has quite the stacked resume. From Pink Flamingos to Hairspray, Waters knows how to craft films that stick with you long after watching. Each one of his projects is just as shocking as the next; you won’t forget […]
Horror Sequel Highs & Lows
Join us for a deep dive into horror highs & lows… Franchises are critical to filmmaking, especially in horror. There have been highs and lows when a film decides to spin itself off and do more entries, and we’ll cover them today. We don’t want to harp on the traditional excellent or lousy horror sequels […]
Takashi Miike: The Modern Godfather of Horror
EJ Moreno on Takashi Miike and his influence on horror… If you’re reading this now, you probably were the type of person who used to hunt for “the most disturbing movies of all time” lists. We’ve all been there, and it carried us all through a wild era. The need for shock films hit an […]
In a Violent Nature and Other Slasher Movies That Subvert the Genre
EJ Moreno looks at the slashers that changed the game… What does it take for a slasher to stand out? It would help if horror films could shake things up, and we’ve collected films that prove that a good slasher movie needs a little spice. As a celebration of a new slasher that’s subverted the […]
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