Back in 1987, actor Peter Weller worked miracles to help create one of science fiction’s best-loved characters.
This may seem like something of an overstatement considering he spent the majority of Robocop hidden behind bulky armour, but believe me, once you see another actor attempting to pull off the role of OCP’s most noble creation, you tend acquire an increased appreciation for Weller’s most definitive mainstream performance […]
Back in the summer of 1991, James Cameron’s Terminator 2 blitzed the mainstream movie industry.
Not only was it the most expensive and impressive looking film in history, it was a breathtaking exercise in action as terrifying as it was ironic, taking an already winning formula and flipping it on its head. Not only would this ingenious turnabout wow audiences the world over, its influence would inspire a multitude of low-budget production companies looking to cash in on its popularity […]
When people think Hollywood Action Stars, they invariably think of Schwarzenegger and Stallone.
More accurately, they think Schwarzenegger then Stallone, and for decades the two would scrap it out at the Box Office, with the former generally coming out on top […]
The other night I found myself channel surfing like I sometimes do in the wee small hours.
On this occasion, Sleepless in Seattle happened to be on, so I began watching, happy to revisit what is admittedly an old favorite of mine. I know it’s hard to believe, but I do love me some schmaltzy love stories, particularly those that have a hint of nostalgia to them. However, it wasn’t long before I began to realise something […]
It’s rare to see Al Pacino upstaged in any movie, and his performance as a Puerto Rican ex-con attempting to go straight is typically inspired, a controlled blend of both the fiery and understated sides of one of Hollywood’s most consistently brilliant performers […]
By the time Bill Clinton began his presidential tenure, The United States of America had become a land of great financial disparity.
Under the Reagan and Bush administrations, military expenditure had grown exponentially, and while the public sector felt the burn of widespread austerity, many workers were made obsolete by the growing threat of technology, which had begun to impact upon working society in a way not seen since the great depression. It is no coincidence that Falling Down’s Bill Foster has become outmoded in his role as a manufacturer of weapons […]
