The 2006 Oscar-winning Spanish-language dark fantasy, Pan’s Labyrinth, is often considered the magnum opus of Guillermo del Toro. Being a filmmaker known for combining brutal realism with the oddball surrealism of fantasy in a way that has captivated both general… Continue reading "Pan’s Labyrinth"
Very few movies have the kind of cult following that the 2009 animated film, 9, has received over the years. Originally starting life as a 2005 Oscar-winning animated short, it was later transformed into a feature film after Tim Burton… Continue reading "9"
The Godfather is practically cinematic royalty and is treated as one of the finest examples of the craft. Starting as a novel written in 1969 by Mario Puzo before evolving into a 1972 feature film headed by Paramount, the tale… Continue reading "The Godfather"
The 1982 dark fantasy film, The Dark Crystal, has had an interesting redemption story since its original release. This familiar tale of magic, mystical creatures and prophecies helmed by beloved puppeteers, Jim Henson and Frank Oz, seemed to mirror a… Continue reading "The Dark Crystal"
Cartoon Network was a flap ship network for Warner Brother which was responsible for a lot of critically and commercially adored cartoons since its creation in 1992. Headed by Betty Cohen, this kids-oriented program had an assortment of shows which… Continue reading "Samurai Jack"
The 1981 British historical sports film, Chariots of Fire, may have the look of a weighty, high-brow sports film that will pander to a crowd of critics and film aficionados, but will run the risk of coming out lifeless for… Continue reading "Chariots of Fire"
The 1950s black comedy, Sunset Boulevard, is one of many films to be considered the greatest ever invented, and despite the fact that it is almost a century old, remains as a fairly timeless picture to look back on. The… Continue reading "Sunset Boulevard"
Lin-Manuel Miranda has managed to carve his way into the realms of musical theatre legends after the success of his 2015 musical stage show, Hamilton. While it wasn’t his first musical project and his later work would help broaden his… Continue reading "In the Heights"
The 2002 film adaptation of Resident Evil led by Paul W. S. Anderson failed to meet expectations for fans of the series by producing a bland, uninteresting dated picture that was more interested in showcasing generic trends and cliches rather… Continue reading "Resident Evil: Apocalypse"
The 1996 disaster thriller, Twister, starring Bill Paxton and Helen Hunt, may have been a glorified B-movie with multiple flaws laced within its scripting, character choices and acting decisions, but this didn’t stop the film from becoming a big hit.… Continue reading "Twisters"