Snow White and the Huntsman, 2012. Directed by Rupert Sanders. Starring Kristen Stewart, Chris Hemsworth, Charlize Theron, Lily Cole, Sam Claflin, Toby Jones, Ray Winstone, Nick Frost, Ian McShane, Bob Hoskins, Eddie Marsan and Brian Gleeson. SYNOPSIS: After being sent to kill Snow White (Kristen Stewart), a huntsman (Chris Hemsworth) opts instead to mentor her in […]
Don’t Trust the B—- in Apartment 23 – Pilot – Review
Luke Graham reviews the pilot episode of Don’t Trust the B—- in Apartment 23… Last week, E4’s latest imported comedy, Don’t Trust the B—- in Apartment 23, debuted as part of its Thursday night line-up. In America, the show was fairly well received by both critics and audiences after premiering in April, with viewing figures […]
Cuss Words at Cannes
Commenting on the critics with Simon Columb… Kev Geoghegan writes for the BBC, regarding Ken Loach’s use of language in The Angels’ Share: “Film director Ken Loach has criticised British film censors for asking him to remove swear words from his new film in order to qualify for a 15 certificate … Loach said the […]
Movie Review – Men in Black III (2012)
Men in Black III, 2012. Directed by Barry Sonnenfeld. Starring Will Smith, Tommy Lee Jones, Josh Brolin, Jemaine Clement, Emma Thompson, Alice Eve, Michael Stuhlbarg and Nicole Scherzinger. SYNOPSIS: When Agent K (Tommy Lee Jones) disappears, Agent J (Will Smith) has to travel back in time to the 1960s, where he teams up with a […]
The Week in Spandex – The Dark Knight Rises, The Amazing Spider-Man, The Avengers, Iron Man 3, Thor 2, Kick-Ass 2 and The Hoff: Agent of S.H.I.E.L.D.
Our weekly round-up of all the big news stories from the world of movie superheroes… Having made way for Disney’s marketing blitz on The Avengers these past couple of months, Warner Bros. stepped up the promotional campaign for Christopher Nolan’s The Dark Knight Rises in a big way this week, flooding the world wide web […]
Thoughts on… Black Christmas (1974)
Black Christmas, 1974. Directed by Bob Clark. Starring Olivia Hussey, Margot Kidder, and John Saxon. SYNOPSIS: A group of girls are murdered one-by-one during Christmas break. Christmas time – it always brings out the worst in people. For evidence, look no further than the surprisingly high amount of festive-themed horrors, which includes the memorable Silent […]
Movie Review – Top Cat: The Movie (2011)
Top Cat: The Movie, 2011. Directed by Alberto Mar. Featuring the voice talents of Jason Harris, Chris Edgerly, Ben Diskin, Matthew Piazzi, Bill Lobely, Melissa Disney, Fred Tatasciore and Bob Kaliban. SYNOPSIS: Top Cat has to contend with a new police chief who is unhappy with Officer Dibble’s efforts to control TC and the gang. […]
The Apprentice 2012 – Episode 10 Review
Luke Owen on last night’s episode of The Apprentice 2012… In last week’s review, I said about Steven: “I don’t think he’ll win next week and I am looking forward to seeing him buckle under the pressure.” Sometimes it’s so hard being this right all the time. *disengage Smug Mode* Yes, after 10 annoying weeks, […]
The Flickering Myth Reaction to the Skyfall trailer
In the first of a new feature, Flickering Myth’s diverse team of writers chip in with their opinions on the latest releases, trailers and movie news. First up for debate is the Skyfall teaser trailer… The Skyfall trailer was released earlier this week to a general chorus of positive critical chatter. We’ve already had one […]
Movie Review – Red Tails (2012)
Red Tails, 2012. Directed by Anthony Hemingway. Starring Cuba Gooding Jr., Terrence Howard, Ne-Yo, Method Man, Nate Parker, Elijah Kelley, Tristan Wilds, David Oyelowo, Theo James, Michael B. Jordon, Josh Dallas, Daniela Ruah and Bryan Cranston. SYNOPSIS: A crew of African American pilots in the Tuskegee training program, having faced segregation while kept mostly on […]
