When Buffy the Vampire Slayer hit television screens in 1997, it was a revelation. The show brought a fantastic mix of humour, horror, and high school hijinks together in one place, along with excellent story telling. The series focused on a teenage vampire slayer called Buffy, and the trials and tribulations of balancing school life…
This August, the anime film, Colorful Stage! The Movie: A Miku Who Can’t Sing arrives in cinemas. The film – from director Hiroyuki Hata – follows the story of a group of teenage musicians who must create a song to save a new version of virtual popstar, Miku. Based on the mobile game Hatsune Miku: Colorful Stage!, the…
With some fantastic storylines, a rich cinematic history, and plenty of iconic characters, Australian cinema offers something for everyone. From dramas such as Gallipoli and horrors like Black Water, to cult classics such as Mad Max, and action-comedies like Crocodile Dundee, there are plenty of great Aussie movies which are sure to entertain and inform…
From Aliens and Heartbreakers, to Gorillas in the Mist and Working Girl, Sigourney Weaver has played many varied roles, across decades worth of movies. The actress – who made a huge name for herself in the Alien movie series – has built up an extensive portfolio of pictures, which has made her one of the…
In 1986, Japanese animation studio, Studio Ghibli released the anime feature film, Castle in the Sky (Tenkū no Shiro: Laputa). The movie – a fantasy adventure written and directed by Hayao Miyazaki – was set in the late 19th Century and centred around the search for a legendary floating castle. Upon release, Castle in the…
During the 1990s, back when retail stores were the No.1 place for consumers to shop, one of the best and most creative retailers on the high street was Warner Bros. Yep, the movie, television, and animation specialist had its own series of WB shops, better known as Warner Bros. Studio Stores. Do you remember them?…
All’s fair in love and war. Or at least it is according to the tagline of new black comedy, The Roses. The movie – a remake of 1989’s The War of the Roses, which in turn was based on the novel of the same name by Warren Adler – stars Benedict Cumberbatch, Olivia Colman, Andy Samberg, and…
In 1985, the action-fantasy film, Red Sonja swung its way into cinemas. The film was based on a character created by Robert E. Howard, and mixed sword and sorcery to tell a story about revenge! Upon release, Red Sonja was neither a critical or commercial hit, however, the film did gain cult status. The character also remained popular with…
This August, British singer/songwriter, Yungblud takes to the big screen in documentary film, Yungblud: Are You Ready, Boy?. The film follows the musician as he performs tracks from his new album in Berlin, while also discussing his work. Yungblud: Are You Ready, Boy? is playing exclusively in cinemas, and for fans of the singer, the…