40 years on from its release, Tom Jolliffe takes a look back at a defining moment in Cannon Films canon… What’s the craziest mo-fo of a film you’ve ever seen? There have been plenty of odd films. The beauty of cinema is in its variety. I’ve written about a slightly more critically acclaimed film Cannon […]
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8 Great Recent Films You Really Need To See
It’s time to shine a light on some recent films you need to add to your watchlist… You took the kids to shout “Chicken Jockey” and trash screen one at your local multiplex. Maybe you took them to see Lilo & Stitch. A week after release and with great word of mouth, you went to […]
Movie Review – Black Creek (2024)
Black Creek, 2025. Directed by Shannon Lanier and Mike Möller. Starring Cynthia Rothrock, Richard Norton, Don “The Dragon” Wilson, Patrick Kilpatrick, Keith Cooke, R. Marcus Taylor, Eliza Kelley, Brandy Futch, Benny Urquidez and Keith Vitali. SYNOPSIS A sheriff’s sister seeks revenge against the terrifying leader of a group of outlaws after discovering he brutally murdered […]
10 Great Movies About Twins
Twins in films have always been a staple; here are ten essential movies about twins… Twins in the movies. It’s a well that’s been drawn upon innumerable times, and that’s just on sites with Hub in the address bar. As far as proper cinema, twins as central characters, whether identical or not, have seen an […]
Movie Review – Finding Nicole (2025)
Finding Nicole, 2025. Directed by Harley Wallen. Starring Kaiti Wallen, Sean Whalen, Richard Tyson, Mari G, Shawntay Dalon, Debra Lamb, Vida Ghaffari, Michael James Alexander, and Blanca Blanco. SYNOPSIS Nicole combats domestic violence to reclaim herself and her children and finds a way to begin thriving. Domestic violence has always been a difficult subject to […]
10 Great Forgotten Gems of the 1980s
We take a look at ten great hidden gems from the 1980s; how many have you seen…? The 1980s was an eclectic melting pot of cinema. Blockbusters and franchises were becoming a big thing. The success of home video also gave films a place to succeed beyond the cinema screens. Cinema fandom has always clustered […]
10 Reasons Why Predator Is Awesome
Here are 10 reasons why Predator is one of the greatest movies of the 1980s… Released on this day in 1987, Predator remains a timeless classic. Its lithe simplicity and iconic imagery have given it a lasting legacy. The film launched a franchise which has never come close to matching its expert delivery and tense […]
Brilliantly Simple But Insanely Thrilling Movies
Sometimes, less is more! Check out these wildly thrilling movies with brilliantly simple concepts… The great thing about cinema is that it has something for everyone. You want action, you can find it. Comedy? We got you. Rob Schneider films? Each to their own. Many a Christopher Nolan film has perplexed and bewildered audiences with […]
10 Great Forgotten Movie Gems Worth Seeking Out
Tom Jolliffe offers up essential films that were overlooked at the time, or have been forgotten in the years since release… Sometimes for whatever reason a film doesn’t strike a wide audience. It may just get released in the wrong era, or take a while to regain a cult following. Some films in retrospect end […]
6 Great Rutger Hauer Sci-Fi Films That Aren’t Blade Runner
Blade Runner made Rutger Hauer an icon of the sci-fi genre, but don’t miss out on these six other wild sci-fi films… The late great Rutger Hauer saw things you people wouldn’t believe. Having made a name for himself as an acclaimed star in his native Holland, a Hollywood break soon beckoned. After a couple […]
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