For many people who grew up in the 1990s, the name “Mortal Kombat” brings back fond memories of afternoons spent playing the video game at the arcade or at home on their Sega Genesis or Super Nintendo. The game’s combination of martial arts action, over-the-top violence, and distinctive characters made it a cultural phenomenon that…
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Galaxy Quest
In a world filled with epic space operas and sprawling science fiction franchises, it’s always refreshing to have a film that can poke fun at the genre while still embracing its tropes and conventions. This is where Galaxy Quest, the 1999 science fiction comedy film, comes into play. Directed by Dean Parisot and written by…
Raiders of the Lost Ark
When it comes to action-adventure films, few can compare to the iconic “Raiders of the Lost Ark.” Directed by Steven Spielberg and produced by George Lucas, the film was released in 1981 and quickly became a cultural phenomenon. The story follows Indiana Jones (Harrison Ford), a professor of archaeology and adventurer who is hired by…
Blade
Blade, the 1998 American superhero horror film directed by Stephen Norrington and written by David S. Goyer, is a cult classic that helped to launch the careers of Wesley Snipes and David S. Goyer, and is often credited with revitalizing the superhero genre. The film is based on the Marvel Comics character of the same…
The Black Hole
The Black Hole is a classic science fiction film that was released in 1979 by Walt Disney Productions. Directed by Gary Nelson, the film stars Maximillian Schell, Robert Forster, Joseph Bottoms, Yvette Mimieux, Anthony Perkins, and Ernest Borgnine. The film’s plot revolves around a group of scientists who stumble upon a mysterious black hole in…
LadyHawke
When it comes to fantasy films of the 80s, “Ladyhawke” is a true gem that deserves to be rediscovered by fans of the genre. Directed by Richard Donner, the film tells the story of Etienne Navarre (Rutger Hauer) and Isabeau (Michelle Pfeiffer), two lovers who are cursed by a bishop so that they can only…
Scott Pilgrim vs. the World
Scott Pilgrim vs the World is a 2010 action-comedy film directed by Edgar Wright, based on the graphic novel series “Scott Pilgrim” written and illustrated by Bryan Lee O’Malley. The story follows Scott Pilgrim, a slacker and bassist for the band “Sex Bob-omb”, who falls in love with a delivery girl named Ramona Flowers, but…
Ghostbusters
“Ghostbusters” is a 1984 American supernatural comedy film directed by Ivan Reitman and written by Dan Aykroyd and Harold Ramis. The film starred Bill Murray, Dan Aykroyd, Sigourney Weaver, and Rick Moranis and follows a group of parapsychologists who start a ghost-catching business in New York City. Upon its release, “Ghostbusters” received widespread critical acclaim,…
Matrix
In 1999, the Wachowskis’ “The Matrix” hit theaters and blew audiences away with its revolutionary special effects, thrilling action sequences, and mind-bending concept. The film introduced us to Neo, a hacker played by Keanu Reeves, who discovers that the reality he knows is actually a simulated world created by sentient machines to keep humanity docile…
Star Wars IV: A New Hope
Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope, released in 1977, is the first film in the Star Wars franchise and is set in a galaxy far, far away. The film follows the journey of a young farm boy named Luke Skywalker as he discovers his destiny as a Jedi Knight and joins forces with…