The allure of money is a constant in practically every society, yet the 80s, crystallised the iconic notion of greed, as the subtle satire of 1987’s Wall Street went over the heads of the rising investor class. In 2010, with the recent economic collapse still … Continue reading Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps (2010)
It is a sobering fact that the music industry is full of stars that were taken before their time, the infamous 27 Club is an overgrowing reminder of the lost potential and devastated audience that is left. One name that springs to mind is Selena, … Continue reading Selena: The Series (2020-21)
When the news broke of the devastating passing of Olivia Newton-John in 2022, she left behind over 50 years of stellar hits and memorable acting roles that are still revered to this day. The Australian star had undoubtedly left a lasting legacy that few could … Continue reading Olivia Newton-John – Hopelessly Devoted to You (2018)
Often in sci-fi action spectacles, the aliens pose some threat, and then we kick their butt and send them with the tail between their legs. However, hardly any screen time left to focus on the momentous task of trying to rebuild society, after this world-ravage … Continue reading The War of the Worlds (2019)
After Kennedy’s assassination, that dream he helped spearhead may have been snubbed, but it didn’t die. As others in that prolific dynasty carried on with their ambitions, and their dreams, However, the curse of the Kennedys remains ever strong. In 2017, following the release of … Continue reading The Kennedys: After Camelot (2017)
The life of J.F.K. is one of political legend, youthful, passionate, and charismatic, whose short administration was mostly focused on foreign policy, and igniting the passionate spirit that defined the 60s, countless decades after his assassination. In 2011, an eight-part miniseries captured the story of … Continue reading The Kennedys (2011)
If the rise of true-crime podcasts and riveting television recreations wasn’t enough to highlight, as a society, we have a fascination with killers. Who are they, what makes them tick, and are they any different from the average man on the street? In 2021, 30 … Continue reading Clarice (2021)
The Murders of Nicole Brown Simpson and Ron Goldman, are one of the most talked-about killings of the 90s, and despite the widely-viewed media trial, the conclusion remains controversial. The lead suspect is still free, proclaiming that he did not do it. In 2019, a film … Continue reading Macabre Month 5 Part VI: The Murder of Nicole Brown Simpson (2019)
It used to be the case that the image that public-facing celebrities present, may indeed be far from reality. That’s becoming less and less certain with the rise of social media, and the supposed openness of the idols, yet the facts still reminded us that … Continue reading I Love Your Work (2003)
As modern culture is currently proving, there is great difficulty in letting go of a good story. If a show has a hint of a vague conclusion, it can still be continued. In 1979, Battlestar Galactica’s eager fans were teased that the final remnants of … Continue reading Galactica 1980 (1980)
The Real Mr. Positive 