W.C.W. was a wrestling promotion that famously butted heads in the 90s with the W.W.E. The two brought out the best in each other by encouraging each other to push the envelope, creatively and technically. Only one could dominate, and due to W.W.E.’s inventive use … Continue reading Ready to Rumble (2000)
The Wrestling boom of the turn of infected everywhere, from young to old. Especially on the playground where the costumed theatrics captured the imaginations of all ages. Taking the excitement to said playgrounds was a desirable proposition, one that many wrestling promotions were willing to … Continue reading ECW Hardcore Revolution GBC (2000)
There is an underlying certainty in sports, things change; players get better or retire, change teams. In professional wrestling, this is exemplified, with expanding gimmicks, or long-lasting injuries, so a yearly upgrade is to be expected. In 2000, right after the release of their debut … Continue reading ECW Anarchy Rulz (2000)
E.C.W. the three letters that would get the blood pumping to any fan of hardcore Professional Wrestling. The promotion was noted for the stars who would take the barbaric physicality of the sport to near inhuman until it was acquired by the W.W.E. In the … Continue reading ECW Hardcore Revolution (2000)
The slasher genre has become an immensely popular way of providing invigorating entertainment to the masses. However, over the years the winning formula has been tried again and again, and even savvy audiences are becoming more immune to scare that these premises promise. Still, clever … Continue reading Macabre Month 3 Part VIII: Cherry Falls (2000)
In the ever-expanding path towards the stars, Mars remains the next big hurdle for humans to tackle, it has held allure from countless Martians to expanding space bases. Yet setting foot on earth’s next-door neighbour has been challenging. In the year 2000, adapting the concept … Continue reading Mission to Mars (2000)
It is hard to bring back a character once they have bid farewell, especially when the creators want nothing to do with their resurrection. However, as the audience, and stakeholders bay for more, it becomes more of an expected eventuality. In the turn of the … Continue reading To Hell and Back Part V: Hellraiser V: Inferno (2000)
The Big Apple is home to a surplus of unique attraction and places. Those that stand out usually have a gimmick or unique selling point. One in particular gained fame and or infamy (depending on who you ask) for having their staff occasionally perform dances … Continue reading Coyote Ugly (2000)
Earthworm Jim, one of the greats of the mascot-led console boon of the 90s. It struck a chord with many by offering vivid visuals, fun gameplay and inventive scenarios by the year 2000, it had multiple games, a cartoon, and an action figure line to … Continue reading Earthworm Jim 3D (2000)
Death is everywhere, it’s inevitability and mandatory finality frustrate most if not all our endeavours. Yet it gives our existences meaning. But it’s been the goal or at least a dream of many to circumvent this process. In the year 2000, we got to see … Continue reading Deadly Intuition Part 1 – Final Destination (2000)
