Cube is the quintessential example of one of my favourite story arcs in sci-fi, put ordinary people in extraordinary circumstances and watch how they react. The aforementioned Cube trapped six strangers in an inescapable, highly dangerous cube. It made a substantial amount in the box … Continue reading Cube 2: Hypercube (2002)
While we’ve often been outward facing when questioning life beyond earth, we’ve never really questioned what the aliens would see in us, how they will take our way of life, our ethics, how we impact on the earth? Would they even acclimatise, and make good … Continue reading My Favorite Martian (1999)
As a species, we humans have a fascination with the end. The end and what we would do afterwards. These post-apocalyptic works allow us to deal with issues of morality, survival and rebuilding civilisation from the comforts (or lack thereof) of our homes, but it’s … Continue reading Tank Girl (1995)
With its live-action adaptation in 1999, Inspector Gadget managed to make a grand introduction to the silver screen, yet when it came time for a sequel, none of the original cast wanted to return. Shifting the tone of their franchise, to more reflect the property’s … Continue reading Inspector Gadget 2 (2003)
Augmentation is a contentious issue, sure there are a lot of ways the tech could benefit us, but what about the cost of our humanity? Serious stuff, especially for a popular children’s cartoon about a bumbling cyborg cop. In 1999 like other properties Disney gave … Continue reading Inspector Gadget (1999)
The Costa Nostra, as I discussed before, has struck a chord with the collective psyche of America. With cultural touchstones like The Sopranos, and Goodfellas showing the nation that there’s a compelling side to the mob. Most of the time it’s serious and morose, reflecting … Continue reading Gigli (2003)
Dr Seuss’s lyricism and imagination has earned him worldwide recognition in the field of children’s literature. Although the illustrations are distinctive and recognisable, it’s the words that resonate, ergo making it a daunting task to bring the stories to the silver screen. However, the 2000 … Continue reading The Cat In The Hat (2003)
