The myth of Hercules—known in Greek as Heracles—has endured for over two millennia, captivating audiences with tales of superhuman strength, moral trials, and monster-slaying exploits. It’s no wonder, then, that filmmakers across the globe and decades have repeatedly returned to this iconic figure, reshaping and reimagining him for new generations.
Tag: Arnold Schwarzenegger
Hercules in New York (1970) – Review
In the annals of cinematic history, some films become classics because of their brilliance. Others earn their place because of their sheer audacity. And then there’s Hercules in New York, a movie so spectacularly misguided, so blissfully unaware of its own absurdity, that it manages to transcend its incompetence and become something strangely unforgettable.
The Running Man (1987) – Review
There have been many screen adaptations of the works of legendary horror writer Stephen King, some that have resulted in great movies like The Shawshank Redemption and Stand By Me but we’ve also had to suffer through the likes of Dreamcatcher and The Dark Tower, but in 1987 the world was treated to a film…
Terminator: Dark Fate (2019) – Review
When a franchise deals heavily with time travel, each additional sequel can easily cause the wheels to wobble until they eventually fall off. Case in point, Terminator Genisys, but with Terminator: Dark Fate, producer James Cameron and director Tim Miller took a page out of Halloween (2018) by ignoring the existence of unwanted sequels and…
Kindergarten Cop 2 (2016) – Review
Should there be a time limit for releasing a sequel? The original movie starring Arnold Schwarzenegger came out in 1990, that’s a quarter of a century ago, and now we have a sequel that doesn’t even have Arnie it. What is the bloody point?