Articles by Tommy R.
Behind-the-Scenes Facts About Terminator 2 That Changed Film History and Created a Legend
James Cameron’s Terminator 2: Judgment Day (1991) didn’t just meet expectations—it reset them. Upon release, it became one of the defining blockbusters of its era. With a budget hovering around $100 million (a staggering figure at the time), the film pushed scale to new extremes; even the opening minutes set in the dystopian future reportedly cost more than the entire first movie.
Pirates Brings a Fun and Heartfelt Story from London at the Edge of a New Millennium
The film Pirates, directed by multi-talented creator Reggie Yates, draws inspiration from the storytelling style of American Graffiti. Much like that iconic film, it focuses on a group of young people navigating friendship, ambition, and uncertainty over the course of a single night. However, instead of 1960s America, this story unfolds in London on New Year’s Eve 1999, offering a fresh and culturally rich perspective.
Dogman Review: A Dark Story of Revenge That Falls Short of Its Potential
Dogman (2023), directed by Luc Besson, presents itself as a psychological revenge story exploring themes of identity, trauma, and belonging. While the film manages to entertain and offers an intriguing central character, it ultimately struggles with slow pacing and uninspired visuals that prevent it from reaching its full potential.