Over the years apocalyptic films have come in all shapes, sizes and genres. Starting with the 1950s science-fictions, and moving into the epic and overwhelmingly patriotic and Americanised apocalypses of the 1990s, contemporary apocalyptic movies are now in the fashion of combing stories about the end of the world with dark
Sharlto Copley exploded onto the scene out of nowhere in 2009 in his powerful portrayal of Wilkus van der Merwe in District 9. Since then, the South African actor has gone from strength to strength, appearing alongside the likes of Matt Damon, Angelina Jolie, Liam Neeson and Bradley Cooper in
This week sees the release of Filmed in Supermarionation, a definitive documentary looking at the golden years of Gerry Anderson and his signature puppet shows: Thunderbirds, Stingray, Joe 90 and more. Since these action-packed puppet shows played a key role in the childhoods of at least three generations, we thought it appropriate to
1. The Warriors (1979) While 'The Warriors' gang flee from New York City to Coney Island, the radio D.J. (Lynne Thigpen) provides coded information and updates to the gangs that are pursuing them. 2. Do The Right Thing (1989) Samuel L. Jackson plays 'Mister Señor Love Daddy'; the local block D.J. that acts
In 1992, Quentin Tarantino exploded onto the independent cinema scene with his violent and ferocious debut film Reservoir Dogs which featured an ensemble cast including Harvey Keitel, Tim Roth, Chris Penn, Steve Buscemi, Lawrence Tierney, Michael Madsen & Tarantino himself. This film showed the beginnings of Tarrentino's bold and unique film-making style that was further
