Last night Family Guy left its audience in a state of shock by killing off the much-loved character Brian Griffin, in what executive producer Steve Callaghan has described as “a fun way to shake things up.” “Well, this was an idea that got pitched in the writers room and it sort of caught fire, and […]
Paul Rudd confirmed as front-runner for Ant-Man role
Earlier today Flickering Myth co-editor Luke Owen got the chance to sit down and chat with The World’s End director Edgar Wright (you can listen to the interview in the latest Flickering Myth Podcast), but sadly any Ant-Man questions were off limits. However, it seems the long-gestating superhero movie might finally be close to securing […]
The Flickering Myth Reaction to The Day of the Doctor
The Flickering Myth writing team discuss the Doctor Who 50th Anniversary Special ‘The Day of the Doctor’… This past weekend saw the BBC, the UK and the rest of the world celebrating the 50th anniversary of the iconic British sci-fi series Doctor Who as Matt Smith, David Tennant and John Hurt teamed up for ‘The […]
Elementary Season 2 – Episode 5 Review
Matt Smith reviews the fifth episode of Elementary season 2… To catch a criminal, sometimes you hear the adage that it’s best if you think like one. If taken literally, this might bring up a whole host of logistical problems, such as how you’d cover up all your crimes and what the title of your […]
Marvel finally confirms Aaron Taylor-Johnson and Elizabeth Olsen for The Avengers: Age of Ultron
In casting news that will come as a surprise to no one, Marvel Studios has finally decided to confirm that the Godzilla duo of Aaron Taylor-Johnson (Kick-Ass 2) and Elizabeth Olsen (Martha Marcy May Marlene) will join Earth’s Mightiest Heroes as brother and sister Quicksilver and the Scarlet Witch in Joss Whedon’s The Avengers: Age […]
The Fast and the Furious director Rob Cohen to remake Road House
According to The Wrap, The Fast and the Furious director Rob Cohen is set to remake the 80s cult classic Road House, which starred Patrick Swayze as a tough-as-nails bouncer hired to protect a Missouri bar called the Double Deuce from a corrupt businessman. Cohen – whose other credits include Daylight, xXx, The Mummy: Tomb […]
DVD Review – Heaven’s Gate (1980)
Heaven’s Gate, 1980. Written and Directed by Michael Cimino.Starring Kris Kristofferson, Christopher Walken, Jeff Bridges, John Hurt, Brad Dourif and Isabelle Huppert. SYNOPSIS: In 1870 privileged Harvard graduate James Averill enjoys the exuberant pomp that is associated with the educational attainment which he and his equally well-off peers have achieved. Twenty years later he arrives […]
Microsoft announces a million Xbox One sales in 24 hours
The next generation console wars stepped up a gear on Friday with the release of the Xbox One, with Microsoft announcing that it has sold in excess of one million units in its first 24 hours. This matches the sales of PlayStation 4 announced last week by Sony, although those units came from North America […]
The Walking Dead Season 4 – Episode 6 Review
Piers McCarthy reviews the sixth episode of The Walking Dead season 4… Episode 5 of The Walking Dead’s fourth season was pretty impressive at points. Reviewing the episodes weekly can take a fair bit of time and sadly last week I didn’t have it. For a quick overview, I would point out the decent parts […]
Movie Review – Blue Is the Warmest Color (2013)
Blue Is the Warmest Color, 2013. Directed by Abdellatif Kechiche.Starring Léa Seydoux, Adèle Exarchopoulos, Salim Kechiouche, Jeremie Laheurte, Catherine Salée, Aurélien Recoing, Mona Walravens, Alma Jodorowsky, and Fanny Maurin. SYNOPSIS: Adele’s life is changed when she meets Emma, a young woman with blue hair, who will allow her to discover desire, to assert herself as a woman and as an adult. […]