Getting a comic book-based film franchise is a hard thing to do, and up until recently, it proved to be a near-impossible feat to accomplish. I’m talking about the time right before Marvel started releasing their phase plans and before…
The Promising Future of South African Artists
By Louise Murphy Whilst traditionally, America and Britain have been seen as the hotspots for film and music talent, there is a growing trend for South African artists to take the world by storm. With several Academy Award nominations under…
Jon’s Movie Review: “Chappie” is a Choppy Calamity
Innovation and cleverness are something that should always be rewarded. That could take the form of creating and developing a new idea, presenting a known idea from a new or unique perspective, or taking a regularly recognized idea and pursuing…
Interview: Matt Damon & Sharlto Copley Talk ELYSIUM at Sydney Premiere
TYF Contributor Shane A. Bassett attended the black carpet premiere of Elysium in Sydney, Australia. He spoke with the stars of the film. A scattering of cheers, amid a few screams upon exiting the big black hire car, Matt Damon arrived to…
Jon’s Movie Review: Elysium
I may have reached my robotics quota for the year. My inner sci-fi nerd can usually never get enough, but after seeing Pacific Rim, The World’s End, and Grown Ups 2 I think I may be reaching my limit. What? Grown Ups 2 wasn’t a…
Film News: Watch the Trailer for ‘Elysium’
Remember back in 2009 when director Neill Blomkamp surprised us all with ‘District 9’? I mean, come on…the story, the effects, the social message within the plot, everything was phenomenally well done and written. Well, good news people…he is back.…