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Spider-Man 2 at 20: A Superhero Sequel That Improves Upon Its Predecessor In Every Way

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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 […]

Who Framed Roger Rabbit: The Story Behind the Visual Effects Classic

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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

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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

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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 […]

Dead Poets Society at 35 – A Poignant Coming-of-Age Drama That Transcends Life & Time

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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

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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

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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

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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 […]

Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom at 40: The Darkest Entry of the Franchise Revisited

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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 […]