Even though we live in densely populated cities or suburbs mere stones-throws from said cities, You got to admit there’s a cathartic thrill that comes from seeing them getting devastated. Action films have known this for decades, and video games have made a handsome profit, … Continue reading Rampage (2018)
Despite being a wide-encompassing medium, Anime has always been burdened with an unfortunate reputation, one that despite an ever-growing mainstream, just can’t seem to shake. Yet even among the most reluctant fans, one show rises head and shoulders above the rest. In 1998, Cowboy Bebop … Continue reading Cowboy Bebop (2021)
Audiences have a hard time embracing conclusions, always calling for more. You might have moved on as a creative, with new projects on the horizon, yet still, audiences want more stories, or at least a supposed better conclusion. In 2021, after some personal tragedy and … Continue reading The Matrix Resurrections (2021)
The modern world does have a great appetite for information, with current estimates equating the total amount to 44 zettabytes of world knowledge (or about 44 trillion gigabytes) and is expected to grow daily. The need to get this information across has evolved and been … Continue reading Johnny Mnemonic (1995)
The art of a good remake is a complicated business; you want the best elements to shine forth in the new medium or at least comment without repeating the previous work verbatim. In the 90s, Paul Verhoeven adapted Philip K. Dick’s novel to great acclaim. … Continue reading Total Recall (2012)
We often root for the underdog, the David overcoming the Goliath, it’s even easier when the Goliath is being unscrupulous, and when David has a little help for himself. In 1988, a taut thriller about corrupt undertakings, justice and defending your home was adapted from … Continue reading Taffin (1988)
A life that doesn’t have a few regrets probably isn’t a life that is fully lived, yet we wish for the chance to fix our mistakes, take the chances ignored, and ultimately seek out a better life. If we could trade in our commitments and … Continue reading The Do-Over (2016)
Venom walked a tightrope between being gritty and not alienating its younger fanbase, even though it didn’t receive as stellar reception, polarisation doesn’t seem to be a huge barrier to success. A somewhat negative reaction isn’t enough to stop a multibillion-dollar company from telling its … Continue reading Venom: Let There Be Carnage (2021)
They say that animals are a man’s best friend, even if there are cases where we mistreat them (and vice versa). Yet we still can’t comprehend their thoughts. Not for a lack of trying, even household pets we can develop some basic understanding, but it … Continue reading Dolittle (2020)
While in the days of old, it was commonplace to introduce a comic book villain directly in the hero’s film. Not today where gradual dripping of world and character building before the two face-off, approximately three films down the line, with maximum build-up. In 2018, … Continue reading Venom (2018)
The Real Mr. Positive 