The Conan Chronicles Directed by John Milius and Robert Fleischer. Starring Arnold Schwarzenegger, James Earl Jones, Sandahl Bergman, Ben Davidson, Cassandra Gaviola, Gerry Lopez, Mako, Valerie Quennessen, William Smith, Max von Sydow, Grace Jones, Wilt Chamberlain, Tracey Walter, Olivia d’Abo, and Sarah Douglas. SYNOPSIS: What is best in life? I’d say this new Arrow 4K […]
The Exorcist at 50: Looking back at the iconic horror masterpiece
Hasitha Fernando on the story behind The Exorcist as it turns 50… The Exorcist is a horror film that requires no introduction even 50 years later. Its impact on genre filmmaking and the horror genre as a whole is indisputable, whether you like to admit it or not. The movie’s supposedly cursed production and behind-the-scenes […]
4K Ultra HD Review – The Exorcist (1973)
The Exorcist, 1973. Directed by William Friedkin. Starring Ellen Burstyn, Max von Sydow, Lee J. Cobb, Kitty Winn, Jack MacGowran, Jason Miller, and Linda Blair. SYNOPSIS: The Exorcist celebrates its 50th anniversary with a head-turning (I know, I’m so funny) 4K UltraHD edition containing both the original 1973 theatrical cut and the extended director’s edition […]
1993 and 2002: Steven Spielberg Rules Cinema!
We look back at 1993 and 2002 when Steven Spielberg had not one but two masterpieces in both years… Most directors would love to have a critically acclaimed hit movie. The legendary Steven Spielberg has had dozens throughout his career. What’s more, the prolific filmmaker has occasionally had two releases in a year. Now, if […]
Minority Report at 20: From Book to the Big Screen
Hasitha Fernando revisits Minority Report as it turns 20… For decades Philip K. Dick’s works have enthralled readers the world over with their high-brow concepts, philosophical themes and engaging narratives. Posthumously his efforts have attracted the attention of many a talented Hollywood filmmaker, who seek to bring his singular vision to life. Ridley Scott accomplished […]
Northman the Barbarian: How Conan Courses Through The Northman
Tom Jolliffe looks at the similarities between The Northman and Conan the Barbarian. Spoilers follow… After success and masses of acclaim for his small scale masterworks The Witch and The Lighthouse, director Robert Eggers went large scale in his third outing. The Northman is a big budget Viking revenge epic. In every way, it’s the […]
4K Ultra HD Review – Dune (1984)
Dune, 1984. Directed by David Lynch. Starring Francesca Annis, Leonardo Cimino, Brad Dourif, José Ferrer, Linda Hunt, Freddie Jones, Richard Jordan, Kyle MacLachlan, Virginia Madsen, Silvana Mangano, Everett McGill, Kenneth McMillan, Jack Nance, Siân Phillips, Jürgen Prochnow, Paul Smith, Patrick Stewart, Sting, Dean Stockwell, Max von Sydow, Alicia Roanne Witt, and Sean Young. SYNOPSIS: David […]
October Horrors 2020 – Hour of the Wolf (1968)
Hour of the Wolf, 1968. Directed by Ingmar Bergman. Starring Max Von Sydow, Liv Ullmann, Gertrud Fridh, George Rydeberg, Erland Josephson and Ingrid Thulin. SYNOPSIS: An artist and his pregnant wife retreat to their home on a small island, where he starts to suffer strange and increasingly vivid nightmares connected to his past and to […]
4K Ultra HD Review – Flash Gordon (1980)
Flash Gordon, 1980. Directed by Mike Hodges. Starring Sam J. Jones, Melody Anderson, Ornella Muti, Max von Sydow, Topol, Timothy Dalton, Mariangela Melato, Brian Blessed, and Peter Wyngarde. SYNOPSIS: Flash Gordon fans: Run, don’t walk, to snap up this 4K release of the movie that features tons of digital and print bonus stuff, along with […]
Movie Review – Flash Gordon Special 40th Anniversary Restoration
Flash Gordon (Special 40th Anniversary Restoration), 1980. Directed by Mike Hodges. Starring Sam J. Jones, Melody Anderson, Max von Sydow, Brian Blessed, Timothy Dalton, Ornella Muti, Topol, Peter Wyngarde and Richard O’Brien. SYNOPSIS: A football player and a travel agent find themselves facing the wrath of an alien warlord, with the fate of the Earth […]
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