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Tag: Fantasy
Excalibur (1981) – Review
I’ve never met John Boorman in the flesh, but I’m willing to bet cash money that restraint wasn’t high on his list of priorities whenever
Highlander II: The Quickening (1991) – Review
No matter what form the sequel to Highlander would’ve taken, there was no way it wasn’t going self-sabotage itself thanks to to that single line
Deathstalker And The Warriors From Hell (1988) – Review
Sometimes, life gives you not-so-subtle hints about an experience you are about to embark on that can range from dark storm clouds literally forming on
Highlander (1986) – Review
“Wow! I feel like I’m in the Highlander!” marveled that great philosopher, Ricky Bobby near the end of Talladega Nights and while it sadly never
Deathstalker II: Duel Of The Titans (1987) – Review
Despite its cult leanings that probably stemmed from a generation of youngsters being enthralled by the acres of exposed flesh on display, the original Deathstalker
Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire (2024) – Review
Ever since the Ghostbusters trapped their first spirit, it seemed that no matter how hard Hollywood tried, they just couldn’t capitalise on a franchise. However,
Poor Things (2023) – Review
When a filmmaker finds a muse that lights a nitro under their butt, the results are often electric. Marty Scorsese has both Leo and Bobby
Damsel (2024) – Review
It’s a sad fact that women have been fighting off monsters of various shapes and sizes since humans have been walking upright, but when looking
Deathstalker (1983) – Review
There’s something about fantasy movies from the early 80s that tend to hit a little different – they’re harder, they’re harsher and they seem to
Yokai Monsters: Along With Ghosts (1969) – Review
If you think follow-ups, spin-offs and sequels come at us at a fearsome rate now, you should have seen how fast things moved in the
Yokai Monsters: Spook Warfare (1968) – Review
Probably one of the strangest trilogies you’ve never heard of, the Yokai Monsters series saw its second installment hit Japanese theatres a mere seven months
Yokai Monsters: 100 Monsters (1968) – Review
One of the things I love about exploring lesser-known franchises from other countries is that you’re essentially deep diving into the weirder nooks and crannies
Top 5 Sci-Fi And Fantasy Films Of 2023
In 2023, the world of science fiction and fantasy films continued to captivate audiences with its imaginative storytelling and visual spectacles. From futuristic dystopias to
Aquaman And The Lost Kingdom (2023) – Review
Even though the imminent demise of the endlessly beleaguered DCEU has been common knowledge for some time now, the controversial connected universe has longer to
The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993) – Review
As a rule, fantasy movies set at Christmas are usually cuddly, fluffy affairs with all the usual tropes delivered wrapped in a nice, safe, unthreatening
Scrooged (1988) – Review
There’s not many people who’d argue against Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol being the most quintessential seasonal story that’s ever been put to paper –
Masters Of The Universe (1987) – Review
Fanboys have been complaining for decades about the “necessary” changes made to a famous property when it finally reaches the screen. These have usually ranged
Loki – Season 1, Episode 5: Journey Into Mystery (2021) – Review
At various moments throughout the Marvel Cinematic Universe, certain things have occured that’s taken that ever-fluid status quo and given it a seismic shaking up.
I, Frankenstein (2014) – Review
Remember when you first saw Blade? God, that was a fucking cool experience, wasn’t it? Remember how you thrilled when Stephen Norrington not only tweaked
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