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70 Years ago: Forbidden Planet
Weiterlesen: 70 Years ago: Forbidden Planet„Forbidden Planet,“ a science fiction film released in 1956, is considered a classic of the genre. It combines adventure, psychological depth, and innovative special effects, while raising questions about technology and humanity. Its influence is still felt today.
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55 Years ago: The Andromeda Strain
Weiterlesen: 55 Years ago: The Andromeda StrainThe 1971 film „The Andromeda Strain,“ based on Michael Crichton’s novel, presents a thrilling, realistic analysis of a biological emergency by a team of scientists confronted with an invisible, threatening organism, and addresses institutional failure.
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Film review: War Machine
Weiterlesen: Film review: War MachineThe film War Machine offers an interesting basic idea and an atypical protagonist, but loses credibility in the finale. Despite its strengths, it remains entertaining, but fails to reach the full potential it shows at times.
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Filmkritik: War Machine
Weiterlesen: Filmkritik: War MachineDer Film War Machine bietet eine interessante Grundidee und einen untypischen Protagonisten, verliert jedoch im Finale an Glaubwürdigkeit. Trotz seiner Stärken bleibt er unterhaltsam, erreicht jedoch nicht das volle Potenzial, das er zeitweise zeigt.
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40 Years ago: Highlander
Weiterlesen: 40 Years ago: HighlanderThere can be only one! – A tale of mythic immortality, iconic performances, a defining Queen soundtrack, troubled sequels, a debated reboot, mixed initial reception, and an enduring legacy as a distinctive 1980s cult classic.
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40 Years ago: 9 1/2 Weeks
Weiterlesen: 40 Years ago: 9 1/2 Weeks9 1/2 Weeks is a 1986 erotic drama that explores the growing dynamic of power and passion between protagonist Elizabeth McGraw and John Gray. The film combines social themes with aesthetic imagery and remains a cult classic.
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40 Years ago: TerrorVision
Weiterlesen: 40 Years ago: TerrorVisionTerrorVision is a cult 80s trash horror film with exaggerated effects, neon aesthetics, and absurd humor. It combines sci-fi, comedy, and family themes and is slowly evolving from a flop to a celebrated classic of the B-movie genre.
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35 Years ago: L.A. Story
Weiterlesen: 35 Years ago: L.A. StoryL.A. Story is a clever romantic comedy from 1991 in which Steve Martin, playing a weatherman, humorously highlights the absurdities and superficiality of Los Angeles. The film combines satire and magical realism in a charming declaration of love for the…
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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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