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 […]
A new Matrix movie is in the works from Drew Goddard and Lana Wachowski
Get ready to re-enter the Matrix as Warner Bros. is developing a new Matrix film with Drew Goddard (The Cabin in the Woods) directing and Matrix co-creator/writer/director Lana Wachowski executive producing. The Matrix – which recently celebrated its 25th anniversary – told the story of a dystopian future where humanity is controlled by a race of AI machines and plugged […]
The Essential Man vs. AI Movies
AI technology is developing to astonishing levels and if you’ve seen any of these sci-fi films, you know it’s all going to go wrong… Technology is great. Whoever invented the waffle iron is a genius. Video games keep us amused, even though I think that games peaked at 16-bit. When it comes to everyday functions, […]
Films That DEMAND Multiple Viewings
It’s time to take a look at those layered films you might not get the first time, and therefore demand multiple viewings… Cinema is a beautiful thing and depending on your mood, there is every kind of film out there to give you what you need. Some films hit every mark on the first viewing […]
The 90s VR Movie: The Lawnmower Man had a lot to answer for
Tom Jolliffe looks back at the wave of straight to video Virtual Reality films that followed in the wake of The Lawnmower Man in the mid to late ’90s… The idea of virtual reality worlds has been something of a sci-fi staple for many decades. Cronenberg toyed with the concept in Videodrome. Philip K Dick’s […]
The Essential 90s Action Movies
Following our deep dive into 1980s action cinema, lock and load for our list of essential 1990s action movies… The 1990s brought about a shift in the action genre. As the decade progressed there seemed to be shift from the 80s icons into the likes of Nicolas Cage and Keanu Reeves becoming action stars. Likewise […]
Action Movies Blessed with Stunning Cinematography
Tom Jolliffe looks at ten action movies blessed with stunning cinematography… There are great action movies and there is great cinematography. Not always, but occasionally, the two meet in the middle and we get an action film that also looks especially incredible. In general, the action genre may go for a more neutral palette, to […]
Incredible Movie Opening Scenes That Hooked the Audience
Tom Jolliffe looks at 15 great movie openings which hook the audience immediately… Audiences are a difficult bunch to please sometimes. A film’s goal is to grab the attention of viewers and hold them until the final credits roll. In the age of streaming and a lust for instant gratification, where Tik Tok videos all […]
Hot Toys brings Keanu Reeves’ Neo to life with The Matrix Resurrections sixth scale figure
Hot Toys has has unveiled its convention exclusive sixth scale Movie Masterpiece Series Neo collectible figure which is based on the likeness of Keanu Reeves in last year’s sci-fi sequel The Matrix Resurrections. It is available to pre-order now, priced at $250; check out the promotional images here… Faithfully crafted based on the appearance […]
Revisiting Bound: The Wachowskis’ Stunning Directorial Debut
Ahead of The Matrix Resurrections, Tom Jolliffe looks back at Bound, the Wachowskis’ directorial debut, which remains essential neo-noir… They had written a Sylvester Stallone action picture. Assassins would prove somewhat underwhelming to critics and disappointed at the box office. It would undoubtedly have been a money spinning gig for Lana and Lilly Wachowski but […]
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