The Institute - SXSW London

 

As the most adapted author, it is no surprise that there is another adaptation of one of Stephen King’s books making its way to our screens. With The Life of Chuck dancing its way onto the big screens later this year, as well as being the closing film for SXSW London, it makes complete sense that The Institute, a series based on the novel also made its debut at the same festival. With the blessing from King himself, enough to have him on as an Executive Producer, the show already shows promise without delving into this science fiction horror story.

Full review over at Filmhounds.

Swordfish

 

The early 2000s were a wild time, in reality but most definitely in the cinema. With the classic 90s blockbuster being ever so slightly being moved aside for the more bombastic stylised, heavy on the CGI and a much bigger emphasis on technology version of the blockbuster. Computers, hacking and cyber crimes were becoming more popular themes and almost all had a touch of The Matrix about them. Combing action with thrills and a computer screen with that impossible code that only that one special person could crack, Swordfish takes it’s place amongst the collection of titles that have this familiar set up. Finally, enough time has passed we can look back at these films with fond memories. Move over 90s nostalgia, the 2000s are having their day. Again.

Full review over at Filmhounds.