Nostalgia has been a powerful force for quite some time now. From fond memories of a past that never existed to the esteemed regard of classic characters. The dollar value in bringing back these recognisable elements in a new context will always be there, whether … Continue reading The Texas Chainsaw Massacre (2003)
While the spoof has been a beloved part of the cinematic landscape for decades, it is only recently that the genre received such a strong reputation, in the past, it was beloved. Among the pioneering forces in this genre is Zucker, Zucker and Abrahams, rising … Continue reading Scary Movie 3 (2003)
The comedy duo has been a thing since time in memorial, after seeing two buddies go through the indomitable highs and terrifying lows, that afflict many on-screen partnerships, often the question is asked about how such a bond is formed, one that can stand such … Continue reading Dumb and Dumberer: When Harry Met Lloyd (2003)
No matter if they are a dyed-in-the-wall Hero, or a murky anti-hero, the inspirational rise to greatness is a good part of what makes a comic book origin story so stirring. Whether it be overcoming their struggles, or their ability to go above and beyond … Continue reading Daredevil (2003)
Before the commonplace intertextuality, that became conventional in both cinemas and streaming platforms, there was a time that franchise mix-ups were a rarity. In 1999, Alan Moore drew upon some of the tallest tales of the public domain, to fashion intriguing graphic novels dedicated to … Continue reading The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen (2003)
Crime capers, murder mysteries, and whodunits have been a captivating form of artistic expression for centuries. These creative conundrums have been set in exciting locales and feature a wide variety of professions, regardless of if it made sense or not. As such, it is a … Continue reading Basic (2003)
The dawn of the millennium brought with it the Sega Dreamcast, and though the console shone briefly, it did produce a lot of zeitgeist capturing games that still resonate fondly with, One such example, Sega’s Crazy Taxi, showed that light-hearted action, speed, and a reckless … Continue reading Treehouse of Simpsons Spinoffs Part 2: The Simpsons: Road Rage (2003)
Like Doom just before it, the impact that Grand Theft Auto has had on gaming is astounding, from causing moral panics to shaping gameplay in competitors. Inspiring an open world sandbox gold rush of copy-cat competitors each providing their style to the winning formula. Many … Continue reading True Crime: Streets of LA (2003)
As storytelling takes us to the stars, it often becomes tempting to move beyond the classic conflict of good and evil. But it can be tempting to return to the safe and familiar waters of biblical prophecy, theistic combat. In 2003 Konami teamed up with … Continue reading Apocalyptica (2003)
When Batman TAS entered the scene, it was a serious noirish take in the world of Superhero animation, borrowing from the Fleischer cartoons of old. It was also a huge success, spawning a franchise of its own. In 2003 the colourful world of Batman TAS … Continue reading Batman: Rise of Sin Tzu (2003)
The Real Mr. Positive 