Alien prequel should Jockey for position

Predator and Alien look to be finally heading down the right path – in their own separate ways. News out of Hollywood this week has given fans of the two iconic sci-fi creatures hope they will again get to see them flourish like never before, in their own stand-alone blockbusters. The powers that be had [...]

9 Films Featuring the Creepiest Rabbits

RABBITS are supposed to be lovable cuddly little critters like the ones in that appeared in Alice in Wonderland, Bambi … and Who Framed Roger Rabbit? But, no, not these below. These are some of foulest, most frightening furry foes that have appeared in film. The list is not confined to ‘real’ rabbits, but, still, doesn’t include the [...]

13 Films Featuring the Lamest Robots

ROBOTS have been appearing in cinema almost since the birth of cinema itself. You can go right back to 1926 when what is widely regarded as the first, and for some time, the most well-known robot appeared on the big screen via Fritz Lang’s sci-fi classic Metropolis. Even if you haven’t seen the legendary silent-era [...]

Salvation is at hand, Arnie is back!

It has been rumoured for months, but it appears as though Arnold Schwarzenegger will in deed be ‘back!’. And, it seems, turning back time as well. Variety is reporting it can confirm that the Californian Governator will feature in the much-anticipated Terminator Salvation, to be released worldwide late next month. Though the big Austrian-born former [...]

Meet Maximus Hood, Russ’ Robin is ready

No doubt the whole world has seen Russell Crowe as Robin Hood by now, but here he is again anyway. Universal Pictures certainly didn’t waste any time releasing an image of the Kiwi slash Aussie in his medieval get-up, with usatoday.com getting its hands on a copy yesterday. Despite the fact it does look a [...]

Quarantine locks in chills, keeps out frills

FOR a movie I really only grabbed off the DVD shelf ’cause there was absolutely nothing else worth picking up, Quarantine was a surprisingly good scare flick. I had heard very little about the film so certainly wasn’t getting my hopes as far as a finished product goes. But the film, from director John Erick Dowdle, [...]

Predator drops into RoboCop battlefield

DARK Horse Comics started a trend in early 1990 when it released an edition of its ‘Presents’ series titled Aliens vs Predator. Pitting the two popular, albeit blood-thirsty, extra-terrestrial movie beings against each other formed the basis for a stand-alone comic book franchise soon after. Hollywood got in on the act in later that year with [...]

Sly moves from a group of Expendables

FEATURING the most kick-ass ensemble cast ever assembled, The Expendables has begun shooting in Brazil. Sylvester Stallone is of course behind the project, writing, directing, producing, starring and maybe even making the sandwiches for he and his fellow action movie heavyweights. Yeah, probably not that last bit … But the vein-poppin’ goatee-wearing 62-year-old is certainly [...]

Moon rises to become a must watch

I absolutely love a good sci-fi film, more realistic and intelligent the better. Think Close Encounters of the Third Kind (1977), Contact (1996) and of course 2001: A Space Odyssey (1969), my favorite film of all-time, from any genre, and where I got the name for this blog. But they certainly don’t have to involve [...]

New Titans Fiennes its way to production

I’ve thought for a while now that Clash of the Titans is one movie that could do with a remake. The original from 1981 is an out and out classic, and will remain so – regardless of any updated version. But, it is such a great mythological story, that I believe deserves treatment with today’s advances [...]

9 Great Films Featuring Bank Robberies

I’ve only just seen the 2007 release The Lookout, a subtly powerful film that revolves around a bank heist. And it got me thinking ’so what are the best movies involving bank robberies?’. So, here they are below – in this writer’s humble opinion anyway. Most are movies specifically about the robbing of banks, while others may have simply [...]

Bank on The Lookout for a thrilling ride

FOR a young actor who made his name playing an alien in 133 episodes of the quirky television sit-com 3rd Rock from the Sun, Joseph Gordon-Levitt is coming of age by portraying some very human characters on the big screen. While thankfully steering well and truly clear of the dreaded teen heart-throb path he could easily have [...]

9 Movies Featuring The Creepiest Clowns

WHAT is it with clowns? They are supposed to be amusing characters who bring joy and laughter to people’s lives. But for some they do anything but. In fact there will be some people who will not even want to look at this post — and not just because it’s been compiled by yours truly [...]

Just one moment for clown Amusement

Can one scene make a movie? Not usually, and it certainly didn’t make low-budget straight-to-DVD horror Amusement. But there is one moment in this run-of-the-mill scare flick that could be classified as a genuine spine-chiller. Especially if you have an aversion to those things that dress-up in shiny colorful outfits, wear ridiculous make-up, sport crazy-ass [...]