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The Star Wars sequel that never was
Weiterlesen: The Star Wars sequel that never wasA concise overview of Splinter of the Mind’s Eye, exploring its plot, origins, historical context, critical reception, and lasting influence as an early, alternative continuation of the Star Wars saga.
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Cult-Movie anniversaries in 2026 …
Weiterlesen: Cult-Movie anniversaries in 2026 …These cult movies will celebrate their anniversaries in 2026. Now you’re feeling F%#§ing OLD!.
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Streaming-Jahr 2025
Weiterlesen: Streaming-Jahr 2025Das Streaming-Jahr 2025 – hier ist mein Rückblick mit den Tops und Flops (und mehr Flops) in Sachen Filme und Serien.
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The Streaming-Year 2025
Weiterlesen: The Streaming-Year 2025The streaming year 2025 – here is my review with the tops and flops (more flops) in terms of movies and series.
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25 years ago: Battle Royale
Weiterlesen: 25 years ago: Battle RoyaleA brutal dystopian thriller where students must fight to the death, Battle Royale explores themes of control, fear, and rebellion—an iconic, controversial film that shaped pop culture and influenced a generation of storytelling.
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45 Years ago: Flash Gordon
Weiterlesen: 45 Years ago: Flash GordonA gloriously over-the-top space fantasy, Flash Gordon (1980) blends camp, comic-book extravagance, and Queen’s iconic soundtrack into a wildly stylized adventure. Initially divisive, it has since risen to enduring cult classic status beloved by fans worldwide.
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40 Years ago: Rocky IV
Weiterlesen: 40 Years ago: Rocky IVRocky IV blends Cold War tension, unforgettable training montages and iconic 80s music into a powerful story of determination, loss and triumph, cementing its legacy as one of the most influential sports films of its era.
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30 Years ago: Ghost in the Shell
Weiterlesen: 30 Years ago: Ghost in the Shell„Ghost in the Shell“ is a revolutionary 1995 anime that explores themes of artificial intelligence, identity, and consciousness through the journey of Major Kusanagi. Its profound philosophical questions and visual innovation profoundly influenced later media and pop culture.
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Filmkritik: Deathstalker (2025)
Weiterlesen: Filmkritik: Deathstalker (2025)Der Film Deathstalker (2025) enttäuscht stark, da er keine Verbindung zum Original aufweist und trotz praktischer Effekte visuell steril wirkt. Die Handlung ist chaotisch und unspektakulär, wodurch der nostalgische 80er-Charme verloren geht.
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Film review: Deathstalker (2025)
Weiterlesen: Film review: Deathstalker (2025)The film Deathstalker (2025) is a huge disappointment, as it has no connection to the original and, despite its practical effects, appears visually sterile. The plot is chaotic and unspectacular, which means that the nostalgic charm of the 80s is…
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60 Years ago: The 10th Victim
Weiterlesen: 60 Years ago: The 10th VictimA 1965 Italian sci-fi satire by Elio Petri blending pop art aesthetics, media critique, and futurist design; exploring fame, violence, and spectacle—an early, stylish precursor to modern dystopian „battle royale“ narratives.
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30 Years ago: Strange Days
Weiterlesen: 30 Years ago: Strange Days„Strange Days,“ a 1995 sci-fi thriller, explores themes of technology, voyeurism, and social decay in a dystopian Los Angeles. Despite initial failure, it evolved into a cult classic, influencing future cinema and addressing contemporary issues like media manipulation and systemic…
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The Video Nasties – 1980s Cancel Culture
Weiterlesen: The Video Nasties – 1980s Cancel CultureThe emergence of video cassettes in the 1980s sparked a moral panic in Britain, labeled „video nasties,“ led by conservatives fearing cultural decay. This backlash resulted in censorship, ultimately generating cult status for many banned films and highlighting ongoing concerns…
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35 Years: Hardware
Weiterlesen: 35 Years: HardwareHardware (1990) is a dystopian, cyberpunk horror film blending apocalyptic visuals, anti-tech themes, and cult aesthetics. Though divisive at release, it gained cult status for its style, societal critique, and enduring relevance.
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Movie review: Red Sonja (2025)
Weiterlesen: Movie review: Red Sonja (2025)Red Sonja 2025 attempts to capture the spirit of 1980s sword-and-sorcery films. Atmospherically powerful and visually coherent, but between nostalgia, modern compromises, and studio smoothing, the end result is a mixed cinematic experience.
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Filmkritik: Red Sonja (2025)
Weiterlesen: Filmkritik: Red Sonja (2025)Red Sonja 2025 versucht, den Spirit der 80s-Sword-and-Sorcery-Filme einzufangen. Atmosphärisch stark, optisch stimmig, aber zwischen Nostalgie, modernen Kompromissen und Studio-Glättung bleibt am Ende ein zwiespältiges Kinoerlebnis.
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40 Years ago: Flesh + Blood
Weiterlesen: 40 Years ago: Flesh + BloodPaul Verhoeven’s Flesh and Blood (1985) is a brutal, unromanticized medieval film exploring power, survival, and moral ambiguity. Visceral, controversial, and uncompromising, it remains a cult classic and precursor to modern dark historical dramas.
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30 Years ago: Desperado
Weiterlesen: 30 Years ago: DesperadoA stylish 90s cult action film, Desperado blends explosive shootouts, Western flair, and rock’n’roll attitude. With Antonio Banderas and Salma Hayek, Robert Rodriguez delivers iconic visuals, unforgettable chemistry, and pure cinematic coolness in one unforgettable package.
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15 Years ago: Piranha 3D
Weiterlesen: 15 Years ago: Piranha 3DWhen prehistoric piranhas are unleashed on a lake during Spring Break, chaos erupts. Blending gore, humor, and self-aware camp, Piranha 3D delivers an outrageous, over-the-top horror spectacle that embraces its trashy roots with bloody enthusiasm.
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Toxisch? Nein! 80er-Kultfilm!
Weiterlesen: Toxisch? Nein! 80er-Kultfilm!Früher ein verdammt guter 80er-Videoabend mit Popcorn, Bier und den Kumpels! – Heute nur noch Toxisch mit Triggerwarnung, Tränen und Verbotsdiskussionen!
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