The modern world does have a great appetite for information, with current estimates equating the total amount to 44 zettabytes of world knowledge (or about 44 trillion gigabytes) and is expected to grow daily. The need to get this information across has evolved and been … Continue reading Johnny Mnemonic (1995)
The art of a good remake is a complicated business; you want the best elements to shine forth in the new medium or at least comment without repeating the previous work verbatim. In the 90s, Paul Verhoeven adapted Philip K. Dick’s novel to great acclaim. … Continue reading Total Recall (2012)
We often root for the underdog, the David overcoming the Goliath, it’s even easier when the Goliath is being unscrupulous, and when David has a little help for himself. In 1988, a taut thriller about corrupt undertakings, justice and defending your home was adapted from … Continue reading Taffin (1988)
There’s a morbid fascination with killers, and why they do the horrific acts that they do, leading to the resurgence of true crime as entertainment. The genre has itself become quite a multimedia sensation, but the real-life impact of these acts might be blinded by … Continue reading Psycho IV: The Beginning (1990)
As the barrage of remakes, reboots, and legacy sequels keep reminding us, never underestimate the power of a brand name. A franchise’s most recognisable and distinctive elements can be repurposed and reshaped to fit any mould. Even if the elements are the least bit tangentially … Continue reading Bates Motel (1987)
When you play a prolific character multiple times, it can get into your head. Sometimes this can lead to typecasting, others can offer terrific insight in guiding the future for said character, as more material is required to satiate a growing audience appetite. In 1986, … Continue reading Psycho III (1986)
The centuries-old debate over whether a person can be reformed, or if a leopard can change its spots, are important questions. It’s certainly not a topic that can be succinctly answered in half a paragraph. But it certainly makes for some interesting, drama, and even … Continue reading Psycho II (1983)
How do you possibly begin to remake a film like Psycho? A film that remains one of the most iconic and prised gems in the crown of Alfred Hitchcock’s filmography? A film that is revered as the genesis of the slasher-horror genre. A better question … Continue reading Psycho (1998)
We think of Superhero worship as a recent trend, with Marvel’s Cinematic Universe, and D.C.’s filmography building upon the walks of Sam Rami and Tim Burton. Yet almost half a century earlier, the televised adventures of Superman were catapulting struggling actor George Reeves into a … Continue reading Hollywoodland (2006)
The inner workings of government have often been compared to the inner workings of a sausage factory, as you don’t want to see how either gets made. But when our officials get deep in the muckraking and the callous rule-breaking, we can’t help but be … Continue reading Casino Jack (2010)
The Real Mr. Positive 