After the successful mystery series Wayward Pines (2015-2016), M. Night Shyamalan has now ventured into another series; this time with the support of Tony Basgallop (Hotel Babylon (2006-2009); Berlin Station (2017)) and Apple. The result is Servant, which has been shown on Apple TV+ since the end of November. And one thing in advance: The... Continue Reading →
There are many articles written about John Wick movies that concentrate on the world-building of these three movies and more upcoming spin-offs, sequels and even a TV show. John Wick is revolutionary in many ways and yet it pays a homage to previous cinematic works (Asian action cinema, westerns and black-and-white movies). The John Wick... Continue Reading →
It's Halloween folks and we all know what that means. I am too old for trick-or-treating, I am too lazy for a costume party and I don't play many horror themed video games, so only option for me is a horror movie. Before even starting writing this article, I had a few ideas for an article... Continue Reading →
Halloween is just around the corner and you're probably wondering which horror movie to watch this year. There are so many creepy movies out there and it's really hard to find the really good ones among them. No, not again watching Friday the 13th, Halloween or A Nightmare on Elm Street (original or remake)... That's... Continue Reading →
Among all these movies getting remakes, there is one, or better two movies, which I think would be a perfect remake now considering all of what happened to their franchises. Which two movies am I talking about? Surprisingly Alien vs Predator (2004) and its darker sequel Aliens vs Predator: Requiem (2007). Why these two? Let... Continue Reading →
Remaking and rebooting movies is a problematic issue that has always been around to some extent. But as with many problematic cinematic issues there is no right or wrong. A similar problem exists for sequels, prequels and spin-offs. The difference is that sequels, prequels and spin-offs are more welcome than remakes and reboots. There is... Continue Reading →
It is hard to believe that there are now five Rambo movies and four sequels to First Blood, a movie that I would call an “anti-action movie”: main character John Rambo didn't kill anybody directly and didn't want to kill anybody. The best scene is John's final breakdown in tears and I wont even try... Continue Reading →
It (or It: Chapter One) was one of the most surprising movies of 2017, I honestly didn’t expect it to be as good as it was and that’s saying a lot. I was nervous from depiction of Pennywise, child actors, possible reliance on CGI and unbearable eighties nostalgia. To see that I was wrong on... Continue Reading →
Quentin Tarantino's new film shines with its outstanding actors and uses the medium as an effective remedy against historical trauma. A slightly different Tarantino No shootings, no blood fountains, no rampant violence - a Tarantino for tame minds? Not quite. One by one: If you know the realistic background of the story (Manson Family), you... Continue Reading →
