Nov 1, 2021Dune: Worth the HypeDenis Villeneuve’s adaptation of Frank Herbert’s beloved sci-fi novel is breathtaking in its ambition and scope Dune (2021) was a risky endeavour from both a commercial and creative standpoint. It’s an adaptation of a seminal novel which has long been considered unfilmable, with prior attempts either failing to materialize or…Dune6 min readDune6 min read
Oct 24, 2021Frankenstein: Nine Decades LaterEven 90 years after its initial release, James Whale’s Frankenstein remains more than worthy of its status as the most iconic, culturally significant adaptation of Mary Shelley’s groundbreaking novel A windy night complete with torrential downpour, the cracking of thunder and sharp bursts of lightning. A castle atop a hill…Horror8 min readHorror8 min read
Oct 22, 2021Dracula: Nine Decades LaterTodd Browning’s 1931 adaptation of the classic Bram Stoker novel remains the culturally definitive version of the work, though it is hampered by several flaws. Count Dracula is undoubtedly one of the most famous fictional characters of all time. Even if one has never seen a Dracula film or read…Horror8 min readHorror8 min read
Oct 12, 2021Revisiting Rob Zombie’s Halloween FilmsRob Zombie’s 2007 remake of Halloween and its sequel have long been maligned by both audiences and critics. But do they deserve the hate they get? Rob Zombie is a polarizing filmmaker. In fact, with the notable exception of the fairly well-received The Devil’s Rejects (2005), the metal vocalist/horror director’s…Rob Zombie11 min readRob Zombie11 min read
Oct 10, 2021The Future of James BondNo Time to Die not only serves as the conclusion to Craig’s run as Bond, but similarly raises questions about where the franchise will go next. An air of finality and gravitas hangs over No Time To Die (2021), which is the twenty-sixth instalment in what is one of the…James Bond7 min readJames Bond7 min read
