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Continuing in the vein of the best last stand scenes in movies that cinema has to offer, television has also played host to a number of standout examples capable of giving their silver screen contemporaries a run for their money. Blending electrifying high stakes with evocative displays of courage, defiance, and selflessness, a number of said standouts have preceded some of the saddest deaths on television, compounding the unforgettable nature, emotional heft, and lasting impact of these moving dramatic sequences.
Whether the character in question stays behind to hold off a horde of enraged pursuers, forfeits their life to save others in a courageous act of sacrifice, or simply goes down swinging enthusiastically in one epic final gesture of rebellion, there's no one-size-fits-all approach to a perfect last stand. Scattered throughout many of the best television shows of all time, these immortal sequences come...
Continuing in the vein of the best last stand scenes in movies that cinema has to offer, television has also played host to a number of standout examples capable of giving their silver screen contemporaries a run for their money. Blending electrifying high stakes with evocative displays of courage, defiance, and selflessness, a number of said standouts have preceded some of the saddest deaths on television, compounding the unforgettable nature, emotional heft, and lasting impact of these moving dramatic sequences.
Whether the character in question stays behind to hold off a horde of enraged pursuers, forfeits their life to save others in a courageous act of sacrifice, or simply goes down swinging enthusiastically in one epic final gesture of rebellion, there's no one-size-fits-all approach to a perfect last stand. Scattered throughout many of the best television shows of all time, these immortal sequences come...
- 12/19/2024
- by Gabriel Sheehan
- ScreenRant
Stars: Katie Goldfinch, Florence Cady, Neil Morrissey, Charles O’Neill, Brian Croucher, Aaron Jeffcoate, Larry Rew, Babette Barat, Lisa Martin, John Stirling, Angela Carter, Phil Hemming | Written by Darren Lake, Iain Ross-McNamee, John Wolskel | Directed by Iain Ross-McNamee
[Note: With the film now available on Blu-ray, here's a reposting of my original review of the fantastic British gothic horror Crucible of the Vampire - Phil]
“British horror”, as a genre, has never really gone away but in recent years it seems that this small corner of our cinematic shores has found itself once again. Shying away from the Carry On-esque mixture of dick and fart gags and horror that once marked out British-made fare, filmmakers have instead returned to the genres more gothic roots, taking inspiration from the likes of Hammer and Tigon – yet stil bringing modern sensibilites and concerns to the fore. It’s that mixture that has borne out some great films over the past few years: The Sleeping Room, The Forgotten, Darkness Wakes, Ghost Ship, Ghosts of Darkness… And you can now add Crucible of the Vampire...
[Note: With the film now available on Blu-ray, here's a reposting of my original review of the fantastic British gothic horror Crucible of the Vampire - Phil]
“British horror”, as a genre, has never really gone away but in recent years it seems that this small corner of our cinematic shores has found itself once again. Shying away from the Carry On-esque mixture of dick and fart gags and horror that once marked out British-made fare, filmmakers have instead returned to the genres more gothic roots, taking inspiration from the likes of Hammer and Tigon – yet stil bringing modern sensibilites and concerns to the fore. It’s that mixture that has borne out some great films over the past few years: The Sleeping Room, The Forgotten, Darkness Wakes, Ghost Ship, Ghosts of Darkness… And you can now add Crucible of the Vampire...
- 2/8/2019
- by Phil Wheat
- Nerdly
Stars: Katie Goldfinch, Florence Cady, Neil Morrissey, Charles O’Neill, Brian Croucher, Aaron Jeffcoate, Larry Rew, Babette Barat, Lisa Martin, John Stirling, Angela Carter, Phil Hemming | Written by Darren Lake, Iain Ross-McNamee, John Wolskel | Directed by Iain Ross-McNamee
“British horror”, as a genre, has never really gone away but in recent years it seems that this small corner of our cinematic shores has found itself once again. Shying away from the Carry On-esque mixture of dick and fart gags and horror that once marked out British-made fare, filmmakers have instead returned to the genres more gothic roots, taking inspiration from the likes of Hammer and Tigon – yet stil bringing modern sensibilites and concerns to the fore. It’s that mixture that has borne out some great films over the past few years: The Sleeping Room, The Forgotten, Darkness Wakes, Ghost Ship, Ghosts of Darkness… And you can now add Crucible...
“British horror”, as a genre, has never really gone away but in recent years it seems that this small corner of our cinematic shores has found itself once again. Shying away from the Carry On-esque mixture of dick and fart gags and horror that once marked out British-made fare, filmmakers have instead returned to the genres more gothic roots, taking inspiration from the likes of Hammer and Tigon – yet stil bringing modern sensibilites and concerns to the fore. It’s that mixture that has borne out some great films over the past few years: The Sleeping Room, The Forgotten, Darkness Wakes, Ghost Ship, Ghosts of Darkness… And you can now add Crucible...
- 2/19/2018
- by Phil Wheat
- Nerdly
480,000 matchsticks that is - all lovingly and precisely stuck together and in many cases sanded down to build a quite remarkable version of a Dalek. Pictured here in the Telegraph, Brian Croucher of Bognor Regis built his home built matchstick Dalek - all 5' 3" of it - for 2 hours every day over two years. "I spent an hour or maybe two on it at a day because I have a bad back and it is difficult sitting still for such a long time," said Mr Croucher, a retired...
- 9/29/2009
- by Christian Cawley info@kasterborous.com
- Kasterborous.com
It’s still Thursday for another couple of hours where I am, so it’s time to remake an 80s classic TV show or movie with an all-new cast. This week: Blake’s 7, the 1978-1981 BBC science fiction show. A revival has been rumored for years, but as right now, there’s nothing definite in the pipeline. (Don’t miss the BBC’s cult-tv subsite devoted to the show.) The original cast included: Roj Blake: Gareth Thomas Kerr Avon: Paul Darrow Jenna Stannis: Sally Knyvette Vila Restal: Michael Keating Cally: Jan Chappell Olag Ga: David Jackson Del Tarrant: Steven Pacey Dayna Mellanby: Josette Simon Soolin: Glynis Barber Orac: Peter Tuddenham Servalan: Jacqueline Pearce Space Commander Travis: Brian Croucher/Stephen Greif My dream cast for an update: Roj Blake: Paul McGann Kerr Avon: Christopher Eccleston Jenna Stannis: Kate Winslet Vila Restal: John Simm Cally: Cate Blanchett Olag Gan: Philip Glenister...
- 12/12/2008
- by MaryAnn Johanson
- www.flickfilosopher.com
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