When 2021 ends, there will have been two big budget action films financed by American money that feature Asian leads. Obviously time will tell whether
Tag: Fantasy
House II: The Second Story (1987) – Review
The horror comedy is a tough bugger to pull off, make no mistake. Nailing the tone is essential and unless you know exactly what ratio
Monster Hunter (2020) – Review
When it comes to cramming your other half into the lion’s share of your filmography it’s frankly amazing that Paul W.S. Anderson doesn’t get more
Luca (2021) – Review
There’s a prevailing theory that animation giant Pixar ain’t exactly where they once were when you consider the legacy they’ve been building since their earliest
Wrath Of Daimajin (1966) – Review
If there was a flaw in the inpenetrable stone armour of the vengeful Golem Kaiju known as Daimajin, it’s that his vastly underrated first two
The Golden Child (1986) – Review
To a certain generation, Eddie Murphy is known as the beloved star of of such family extravaganzas such as Shrek, Shrek 2, Shrek The Third
Mortal Engines (2018) – Review
I don’t know about you, but I always find it somewhat awkward when I settle down to watch a big, lush movie based on a
Ewoks: The Battle For Endor (1985) – Review
After the unquenchable thirst for more Star Wars content birthed the impressively ropey Caravan Of Courage back in 1984, it appeared that viewing figures would
Caravan Of Courage: An Ewok Adventure (1984) – Review
Could you imagine a Jar Jar Binks movie where he has a side adventure to babysit a precious child, or even a Tarzan style movie
Love And Monsters (2020) – Review
Sometimes there’s nothing more refreshing than a good old road movie. A nice, simple plot that involves our protagonist simply having to get from A
Godzilla Vs. Kong (2021) – Review
“It’s just so massive… so stupid…” mulls Brian Tyree Henry’s conspiracy theorist during a rare quiet moment during the latest entry into Legendary’s Monsterverse and
Big Trouble In Little China (1986) – Review
Blame ol’ Jack Burton.While it’s true that the lukewarm reception to the chilling wonders of The Thing initially soured the notoriously independent John Carpenter to
Sinbad And The Eye Of The Tiger (1977) – Review
While the title evokes images of the legendary adventurer running up the steps of the Philadelphia Museum Of Art in order to get in shape
King Kong (2005) – Review
In many ways, selecting Peter Jackson to helm a remake of King Kong is a no brainer. Fresh from changing cinema history after realising JRR
Conan The Destroyer (1984) – Review
Back in 1984, we returned to the times of high adventure with a direct sequel to John Milius’ absurdly macho take on Robert E. Howard’s
The Golden Voyage Of Sinbad (1973) – Review
After the great Ray Harryhausen gifted the world with the vibrant 7th Voyage Of Sinbad back in 1958 (the first colour movie to employ his
Jason And The Argonauts (1963) – Review
I’ve always had an odd metaphor for Jason And The Argonauts – to be honest, it doesn’t really make a lick of sense the moment
The 7th Voyage Of Sinbad (1958) – Review
The cinematic legend that is Ray Harryhausen, has had a impact that effects genre filmmaking to this day. Sure, the technique may be different with
Hawk The Slayer (1980) – Review
Most fantasy movies of the 80’s usually have the odd moment or two where the budget simply won’t stretch to cover the visuals and sometimes
Krull (1983) – Review
Sometimes a film pierces your subconscious at exactly the right age, in exactly the right way, so that you absolutely cannot be objective about it
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