John Carpenter's "Escape from New York" gifted us with an unforgettable character referenced frequently in pop culture: Snake Plissken, brought to life by the brilliant Kurt Russell. Russell's cynical, no-nonsense approach to Plissken endures even after plans for a third "Escape" film fell through, and fans have been clamoring for the character's return, for good reason. A former U.S. Army Special Forces lieutenant who fought in World War III, Plissken was quick to turn to a life of crime after feeling betrayed and disillusioned by the country's federal government, firmly establishing him as an anti-hero figure of sorts. However, both in "Escape from New York" and "Escape from L.A.," Plissken is the one we unconditionally root for, as the rot of corruption that grips the dystopian future emerges as far more deep-rooted and disconcerting than the flaws of one man.
A canceled Plissken sequel did not mean a complete discontinuation of the franchise,...
A canceled Plissken sequel did not mean a complete discontinuation of the franchise,...
- 9/1/2024
- by Debopriyaa Dutta
- Slash Film
Early in August, we learned that A Song of Ice and Fire author George R.R. Martin talked about all the Game of Thrones spinoffs HBO was developing during a talk at the Oxford Writers House: according to Martin there are seven spinoffs in the pipeline, three of them live-action and four of them animated. We don't know if any of these will actually make it to air, but that's what the man said.
We don't know everything about these spinoffs, but so far as the live-action shows go, we know that HBO is developing a show about Aegon the Conqueror. On the animated side, we know they're working on a show about the Golden Empire of Yi Ti and another about the adventures of a young Corlys Velaryon, played as an older man on Game of Thrones spinoff House of the Dragon by Steve Toussaint.
In his youth, Corlys Velaryon...
We don't know everything about these spinoffs, but so far as the live-action shows go, we know that HBO is developing a show about Aegon the Conqueror. On the animated side, we know they're working on a show about the Golden Empire of Yi Ti and another about the adventures of a young Corlys Velaryon, played as an older man on Game of Thrones spinoff House of the Dragon by Steve Toussaint.
In his youth, Corlys Velaryon...
- 8/28/2024
- by Dan Selcke
- Winter Is Coming
Be it Gaara’s bloodlust or Tsunade’s dissection, Naruto has had its fair share of creepy moments. Although Masashi Kishimoto gave some spine-chilling visuals in his manga, Orochimaru takes the cake. It’s not the unhinged creepy laughter or the skin-shedding but his experiments that are truly terrifying.
Orochimaru’s Face-Shedding Transformation in Naruto Part 1 | Credit: Studio Pierrot
The Great Snake Sannin’s exemption deeply concerns fans even after the anime’s ending. His crimes and atrocities bear resemblances with the real-life Project Paperclip, as some fans pointed out. This adds to the eeriness and horrifying nature of his crime. Although the author provided him with normalcy in the end, several fans questioned it.
Orochimaru’s experiments in Naruto run parallel with Project Paperclip
Orochimaru is an antagonist who appears in Part 1 of the Naruto series, written by Masashi Kishimoto. Apart from being one of the legendary Sannin, he...
Orochimaru’s Face-Shedding Transformation in Naruto Part 1 | Credit: Studio Pierrot
The Great Snake Sannin’s exemption deeply concerns fans even after the anime’s ending. His crimes and atrocities bear resemblances with the real-life Project Paperclip, as some fans pointed out. This adds to the eeriness and horrifying nature of his crime. Although the author provided him with normalcy in the end, several fans questioned it.
Orochimaru’s experiments in Naruto run parallel with Project Paperclip
Orochimaru is an antagonist who appears in Part 1 of the Naruto series, written by Masashi Kishimoto. Apart from being one of the legendary Sannin, he...
- 8/26/2024
- by Himanshi Jeswani
- FandomWire
Spoiler Alert!Spoilers for Hotd S2!
Episode 4 of House of the Dragon left viewers shocked and in tears, especially those who were on Team Black. During a fight at Rook’s Rest between Aegon, Aemond, and Rhaenys, Rhaenys’ dragon is killed and the Queen That Never Was plummets to her death while Aegon’s fate remains undisclosed.
Rhaenys falls to her death in House of the Dragon season 2 episode 4 | HBO
While the promo of episode 5 shows the people of King’s Landing hailing Aegon as the one who slays the dragon, it is actually Ewan Mitchell’s Aemond who is responsible for the death of both Rhaenys and Meleys. In a recent interview, Ewan Mitchell opened up about how this act was linked to the time he lost his eye to Team Black.
Ewan Mitchell On How Aemond Losing his Eye Affected Him
Leo Ashton as Aemond in House of the Dragon...
Episode 4 of House of the Dragon left viewers shocked and in tears, especially those who were on Team Black. During a fight at Rook’s Rest between Aegon, Aemond, and Rhaenys, Rhaenys’ dragon is killed and the Queen That Never Was plummets to her death while Aegon’s fate remains undisclosed.
Rhaenys falls to her death in House of the Dragon season 2 episode 4 | HBO
While the promo of episode 5 shows the people of King’s Landing hailing Aegon as the one who slays the dragon, it is actually Ewan Mitchell’s Aemond who is responsible for the death of both Rhaenys and Meleys. In a recent interview, Ewan Mitchell opened up about how this act was linked to the time he lost his eye to Team Black.
Ewan Mitchell On How Aemond Losing his Eye Affected Him
Leo Ashton as Aemond in House of the Dragon...
- 7/14/2024
- by Mishkaat Khan
- FandomWire
Bring up the films of John Carpenter to any movie buff worth their weight in celluloid, and once they finish praying in the direction of Bowling Green, Kentucky, they'll start in on the essentials –- i.e. every movie in his oeuvre stretching from 1974's "Dark Star" to 1988's "They Live." From here, they'll single out 1994's "In the Mouth of Madness" as a return to peak form after the disappointing "Memoirs of an Invisible Man," and maybe share kind words about "Escape from L.A." "Vampires," "Ghosts of Mars," and, heck, even "The Ward." But that '74 -- '88 run is considered sacrosanct. You don't dispute this, and if you're fortunate enough to be a working filmmaker, you think long and hard about the wisdom of remaking one of these classics should a studio ever offer you the opportunity.
This is because Carpenter's aesthetic is inimitable. The widescreen compositions, the long takes,...
This is because Carpenter's aesthetic is inimitable. The widescreen compositions, the long takes,...
- 7/14/2024
- by Jeremy Smith
- Slash Film
The fourth season of The Boys has not been kind to Homelander. With only two episodes remaining, we have seen the most powerful Supe in the series come to grips with his origins and mortality. Given the many moving parts in the story, many are expecting a bombastic season finale.
Antony Starr has delivered another stellar performance as the sociopathic superhuman. It’s become difficult to see him playing any other character at this point, but with the power of AI, he is now included in one of gaming’s most iconic franchises: Metal Gear Solid!
Homelander Flies into Metal Gear Solid as Liquid Snake Homelander’s appearance in Metal Gear Solid would create some ripples. | Credits: Steam
Those up to date on their Metal Gear lore will see that Homelander and Liquid Snake have a lot in common. Both are creations born from a lab rather than a natural birth,...
Antony Starr has delivered another stellar performance as the sociopathic superhuman. It’s become difficult to see him playing any other character at this point, but with the power of AI, he is now included in one of gaming’s most iconic franchises: Metal Gear Solid!
Homelander Flies into Metal Gear Solid as Liquid Snake Homelander’s appearance in Metal Gear Solid would create some ripples. | Credits: Steam
Those up to date on their Metal Gear lore will see that Homelander and Liquid Snake have a lot in common. Both are creations born from a lab rather than a natural birth,...
- 7/9/2024
- by Sagar Nerala
- FandomWire
New month, new horror recommendations from Deep Cuts Rising. This installment’s five selections reflect the month of July 2024.
Regardless of how they came to be here, or what they’re about, these past movies can generally be considered overlooked, forgotten or unknown.
This month’s offerings include a snake thriller, a giallo, and more.
Death Walks on High Heels (1971)
Death Walks on High Heels (1971)
Directed by Luciano Ercoli.
For fans, July is dedicated to gialli. And one giallo that doesn’t come up too often in discussions is Death Walks on High Heels (La morte cammina con i tacchi alti in Italian). After Nieves Navarro‘s character’s father — a jewel thief — is murdered, the masked assailant comes after the daughter. The protagonist flees to England, however, her pursuer won’t stop until he gets what he seeks.
Death Walks on High Heels never quite reaches the heights of its contemporaries,...
Regardless of how they came to be here, or what they’re about, these past movies can generally be considered overlooked, forgotten or unknown.
This month’s offerings include a snake thriller, a giallo, and more.
Death Walks on High Heels (1971)
Death Walks on High Heels (1971)
Directed by Luciano Ercoli.
For fans, July is dedicated to gialli. And one giallo that doesn’t come up too often in discussions is Death Walks on High Heels (La morte cammina con i tacchi alti in Italian). After Nieves Navarro‘s character’s father — a jewel thief — is murdered, the masked assailant comes after the daughter. The protagonist flees to England, however, her pursuer won’t stop until he gets what he seeks.
Death Walks on High Heels never quite reaches the heights of its contemporaries,...
- 7/1/2024
- by Paul Lê
- bloody-disgusting.com
After many years without news and the unfortunate departure of Hideo Kojima from Konami, fans had given up on expecting anything more from one of his most iconic series. Fortunately, the Japanese company listened to the fans’ requests and is about to release Metal Gear Solid Delta, a complete remake of the third title in the series, which many consider the best.
This remake’s gameplay has revealed new details in terms of realism. It appears that players will have to be cautious when dealing with leaves and mud that can stick to Snake’s clothing and reveal his position, while also accomplishing the best camo possible.
Konami Aims for Total Realism With Metal Gear Solid Delta Metal Gear Solid Delta will have several details that will be essential for the gameplay, like leaves and mud sticking to Snake clothes. Image via Konami.
After several years of not releasing a decent Aaa game,...
This remake’s gameplay has revealed new details in terms of realism. It appears that players will have to be cautious when dealing with leaves and mud that can stick to Snake’s clothing and reveal his position, while also accomplishing the best camo possible.
Konami Aims for Total Realism With Metal Gear Solid Delta Metal Gear Solid Delta will have several details that will be essential for the gameplay, like leaves and mud sticking to Snake clothes. Image via Konami.
After several years of not releasing a decent Aaa game,...
- 6/29/2024
- by Lucas Lapetina
- FandomWire
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