Tom Jolliffe on the problems facing a Face/Off sequel almost a quarter of a century on from the original… Even in an ever changing film climate, with theatrical distribution facing unprecedented difficulties when coming out the other side of the global pandemic, the predilection for remakes/reboots/sequels continues. If it worked once it could work again. […]
Broken Arrow at 25
Tom Jolliffe takes a look back at John Woo’s somewhat forgotten sophomore Hollywood effort, Broken Arrow, which turns 25… Remember Broken Arrow? Memory a bit hazy? Well John Woo’s second Hollywood film, a box office hit at the time, turns 25. In 1996 we were seeing a decided shift away from the kind of heroics […]
John Travolta teaches Kevin Hart to be an action star in Die Hart trailer
Quibi has released a poster and trailer for Die Hart, the upcoming action comedy from the shortform streaming service which stars Kevin Hart as a fictionalised version of himself, tired of being the comedic sidekick he pushes himself to his limits at an action star school run by lunatic (John Travolta) in order to win […]
Can John Travolta pull a Nicolas Cage?
Tom Jolliffe takes a look at John Travolta, whose recent filmography has largely mirrored the same level as Nicolas Cage, bar the instant cult high points… John Travolta become an instant icon over 40 years ago, starring in the smash hit films Saturday Night Fever and Grease. They’re iconic films, with even more iconic songs. […]
UK trailer for Fred Durst-directed The Fanatic starring John Travolta and Devon Sawa
Ahead of its UK VOD release next month, Dazzler Media has unveiled a trailer for Limp Bizkit frontman Fred Durst’s thriller The Fanatic which stars John Travolta as a deranged fan who begins to stalk his favourite action star (Devon Sawa) after feeling cheated out of an opportunity to meet him. SEE ALSO: Read our […]
Star Ace Toys’ Vincent Vega Pulp Fiction collectible action figure revealed
Sideshow has released promotional images for Star Ace Toys’ My Favourite Movie Series Vincent Vega 1:6 scale deluxe figure which is based on the appearance of John Travolta in Quentin Tarantino’s 1994 classic Pulp Fiction. The collectible is available to pre-order now, priced at $299.00; take a look here… SUPPORT FLICKERING MYTH: Order via Sideshow Collectibles […]
Movie Review – The Fanatic (2019)
The Fanatic, 2019. Directed by Fred Durst. Starring John Travolta, Devon Sawa, Ana Golja, James Paxton, Jessica Uberuaga, Luis Da Silva Jr., Josh Richman, Jacob Grodnik, Marta González Rodin, Martin Peña, and Kenneth Farmer. SYNOPSIS: A rabid film fan stalks his favorite action hero and destroys the star’s life. Full disclosure, I grew up religiously […]
Trailer for The Poison Rose starring John Travolta, Morgan Freeman, Famke Janssen and Brendan Fraser
With a little under a month to go until it arrives on VOD and select cinemas, Lionsgate has released a trailer and images for the upcoming mystery thriller The Poison Rose. Based on Richard Salvatore’s novel of the same name, the film stars John Travolta, Morgan Freeman, Famke Janssen, Kat Graham, Peter Stormare, Ella Bleu […]
UK trailer for Burning Rubber starring John Travolta and Shania Twain
Ahead of its UK home entertainment release next month, Signature entertainment have debuted a new trailer, poster and images for Burning Rubber (a.k.a. Trading Paint) stars John Travolta as a former racing driver who decides to come out of retirement when his son (Toby Sebastian) joins a rival racing team; check them out here…. When […]
John Travolta stars in trailer for racing drama Trading Paint
Ahead of its VOD release next month, Saban Films has released a new trailer for director Karzan Kader’s racing drama Trading Paint which sees John Travolta leading a cast that includes Toby Sebastian, Shania Twain, Michael Madsen, Rosabell Laurenti Sellers, and Kevin Dunn; watch it here… When their winning streak begins to fail, legendary father […]
