I’ve written previously about the importance of original science fiction films. In this age of franchises, sequels, and reboots, the genre is under increasing threat
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Suicide Squad fails to deliver
A few years ago, when the craze for superhero films was at its zenith and audiences hadn’t yet begun to feel the fatigue that now
A Manifesto for a New Wave of superhero films
If Batman v Superman has proved one thing, it’s that audiences want to love superhero films, but the studios just aren’t delivering quality products. The
Learning Lessons from Indiana Jones 4
The recent announcement that Disney is making a fifth Indiana Jones film has been met with a mixed reaction. It can’t be denied that revisiting
Trailerpark – 2016
Last year was an enormous year for genre cinema, with franchise favourites such as Mad Max and Jurassic World making a return to screens, and
How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Apocalypse
The runaway success – and critical acclaim – of Mad Max: Fury Road has confirmed once again that post-apocalypse narratives remain in popular demand. These stories have a long
Andrew R. Cameron 