When you set up a big apocalyptic event, there are only so many ways you can go creatively. There comes a time when you must go beyond after the apocalypse. In 2009, the Terminator franchise finally let us peek behind the curtain of the terrifying … Continue reading Terminator Salvation (2009)
There’s an increasing call for an almost cinematic perfection, especially among video games. Ideal graphics, voice-acting, simple but compelling gameplay. But some argue that this push for consistent Triple-A release robs games of their ingenuity and the artistry. In 2009, a game pushed the boundaries … Continue reading Macabre Month 2 Part X: Deadly Premonition (2009)
In art, as in life, it is always good to stick the landing. You don’t want your final act to leave a sour taste. So, the optimal strategy is to quit while you’re ahead. In 2009, almost a decade since the first Final Destination shocked … Continue reading Deadly Intuition Part 4 – The Final Destination (2009)
The trouble with happy endings is sometimes it’s not enough. It can be challenging to separate that sense of friendship and camaraderie that has been building up before the story ended. But when there’s a will there is a way. Four years after the success … Continue reading Still Waiting (2009)
America has a fascination with the concept of heroism. It’s emblematic in its anthems, traditions, and in its cultural DNA, Tales of ordinary men and women reaching beyond the realms of extraordinary. When those heroes were once simple everyday folks with no initial strive to … Continue reading Paul Blart: Mall Cop (2009)
When you’re an iconic name in your field, you hope your successor doesn’t do anything to screw up your legacy, especially if it’s your own son and heir. This usually means you’re not around to guide your protege and its up to them. Rather like … Continue reading Ace Ventura Jr. (2009)
Three is supposedly the magic number, but depending on where you are, in some cases it shows that your idea can hold its own, but in some cases, it can be a daunting task to decide where do you go from here, cue The Butterfly … Continue reading The Butterfly Effect 3: Revelations (2009)
When you create a cult legend, it can be hard to follow up that initial success, you don’t want to be seen as repeating the same thing again in your work, so you try something fresh, this can either take off or crash and burn. … Continue reading Sit Down, Shut Up (2009)
