The previous attempts to reignite the Charlie’s Angels franchise were not as sustainable and even the relative stability of network T.V. could not help the Angels find a permanent home. But with an increasing demand for women-led action, there was only so long that three … Continue reading Charlie’s Angels (2019)
There has been a spate of familiar franchises offering a reliable hour of action and all packaged in the familiar brand name. Offering some tangential relation to the films that bare its name, but with modern location and setting that suit the hour schedule. Typically, … Continue reading Charlie’s Angels (2011)
The millennium was supposed to be apocalyptic, whatever method you prophesied the end of days happening it was there was a good chance it was scheduled right before Y2K, as such, apprehension was high that the upcoming new year would be humanity’s last. In the … Continue reading End of Days (1999)
Humanity’s fascination with the stars, and existential dread about our existence, has provided ample fuel for imaginations the world over for extra-terrestrial life. The discussion over their actual existence has led to resistance, real or imagined. One such example noted for their black suits was … Continue reading Men in Black: International (2019)
The Street Fighter games introduced a mainstream audience to the fighting videogame world, sure they may not be the most aggressive or technically impressive offerings, but they are now recognised the world over, from casual fans to hardcore devotees. From its gameplay to its characters, … Continue reading Street Fighter (1994)
There is an endearing simplicity that comes from fighting games, that can be enjoyed at any level. From you and your buddy mashing buttons to skilled maestro’s mastering complex combinations. At any level, you might have a signature fighter or one that is picked most … Continue reading Street Fighter: The Legend of Chun-Li (2009)
There have been many cases of adaptations eclipsing the popularity of the works that inspired then, too many to list here, but mainly by altering the work significantly for the new medium. It can become ironic that adaptations of those adaptations can become criticised for … Continue reading Dragonball Evolution (2009)
Those of us in modern ‘civilized’ society would like to think that we have moved on from the barbaric blood sports of old. Yet violence remains a part and parcel of our entertainment, contact sports and life-threatening injuries have become commonplace, and corporate monopolisation and … Continue reading Rollerball (2002)
An oft-repeated complaint of modern films is that films have lost the originality instead relying solely on C.G.I. to tell countless derivative sequels, or reboots, with the best performers recycled repetitively. But what if there was a film that went all-in on the same C.G.I. … Continue reading Jupiter Ascending (2015)
Adapting anime (and in this case Manga too) to live-action is a particularly challenging task. Reality is strictly confining, what with gravity and other limitations. While the page’s only limit is your imagination and your talent. In 2008, the cinematic duo, The Wachowskis, who made … Continue reading Speed Racer (2008)
