Tighten those neck bolts, it’s time for ten essential Frankenstein-inspired movies… Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein is a literary classic and one of my all-time favourite books, from an era of fiction I love. The tale of the titular doctor creating a reanimated monster has inspired plenty of literature since but it has also provided ample inspiration […]
Ten Action Sequels The World Needs To See
Originality be damned in Hollywood, it’s time to look at some action sequels the world needs… Recently it was announced that Sly Stallone would be donning his climbing gear and hitting the mountains for a Cliffhanger sequel. That sent the Flickering Myth office into a frenzy of ideas… actually, it was just me in a […]
Underrated Movies from the Masters of Action Cinema
Tom Jolliffe picks one underrated gem from ten of the best action stars of all time… Ah the misunderstood masterpiece. The underappreciated gem. Some films just take a while to get the attention they fully deserve. When it comes to the primo action stars one might argue the ranking list. However, whilst considering the best […]
How to Refurbish the Terminator Franchise
Tom Jolliffe offers his thoughts on the direction to take the Terminator franchise… Terminator 2: Judgment Day is 30 this year. It’s also fair to say it’s the last film in the franchise that proved unquestionably successful. It was a massive box office hit, launching James Cameron to gargantuan levels of production. At the time […]
From Duel to Joy Ride: The DNA of John Hyams’ Alone
Tom Jolliffe takes a look at John Hyams’ latest film Alone, and delves into its DNA… In 2012, director John Hyams delivered a hell of a surprise package. It was his second film in a franchise that he took into wild (and occasionally divisive) avenues. Universal Soldier: Day of Reckoning was near visionary in scraping […]
Action-Packed Scott Adkins Movies That You Cannot Miss!
Red Stewart presents Scott Adkins flicks for his fans and action devotees… Scott Adkins is a very big name in the action cinema world. Sure, he may not have the iconicity as the likes Sylvester Stallone or Arnold Schwarzenegger, but he’s been a big part of many small and large blockbusters that helped cement the […]
Revisiting the Universal Soldier Franchise
Tom Jolliffe revisits the Universal Soldier franchise… With today’s home entertainment release of director Roland Emmerich’s WWII epic Midway, now seems a good time to revisit the original Universal Soldier, and the eclectic sequels the director’s 1992 sci-fi action film spawned. Universal Soldier The early 90’s. In the wake of Terminator 2: Judgment Day came […]
Why Scott Adkins Should Be the Next Batman
Tom Jolliffe offers his thoughts on the prospect of Scott Adkins as Batman… As widely reported there was recently a leak for an audition video British martial arts action star Scott Adkins made prior to Batfleck’s casting in Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice. Adkins addressed the issue himself. With Affleck now out the picture […]
Why Maniac Cop is the remake you didn’t know you needed
Tom Jolliffe looks at the long rumoured remake of Maniac Cop… Hands up who’s seen Maniac Cop… Okay, a fair few cult movie enthusiasts of a certain age. Bruce Campbell and Tom Atkins facing off against a vengeful, presumed dead ex-cop, played by the late, most granite jawed actor in history, Robert Z’Dar. It’s pure […]
The Universal Soldier film that foreshadows Donald Trump’s rise to power
Tom Jolliffe on the Universal Soldier film that foreshadows Donald Trump’s rise to power… In case you haven’t noticed there’s an election race going on in America right now. Megalomaniacal business mogul, Donald Trump is head to head with former First Lady, Hillary Clinton. As for the general movie going public, I’d wager only a […]
