Victoria Luxford

Victoria Luxford

James has been a professional film journalist and broadcaster for over a decade, writing for a number of outlets around the world. A film fan since they could crawl, they have an unhealthy devotion to the work of Quentin Tarantino, spends far too much on Blu-ray steelbooks, and sings badly to Lady Gaga songs while writing.

Titanic At 25: Was There Room For Jack On The Door?

Film

Titanic At 25: Was There Room For Jack On The Door?

It's the question that won't go away. 25 years after the release of James Cameron's blockbuster, we take a closer look at its most controversial moment.

2022-12-19 10:30:42By Victoria Luxford

Mortal Kombat At 30: How Mortal Monday Changed Gaming Forever

Gaming

Mortal Kombat At 30: How Mortal Monday Changed Gaming Forever

Celebrating the 30th anniversary of Mortal Kombat, we reflect on how the infamous Mortal Monday marketing campaign changed the video games industry forever.

2022-10-05 13:07:16By Victoria Luxford

The Hunt Is On: Why The Predator Is One Of Cinema's Most Enduring Villains

Features

The Hunt Is On: Why The Predator Is One Of Cinema's Most Enduring Villains

As Prey arrives on Disney+, we take a deep dive into the history of Predator analysing why the character remains one of cinema's most terrifying creations.

2022-08-01 15:07:34By Victoria Luxford

Resident Evil At 20: How It Became The Definitive Video Game Adaptation

Features

Resident Evil At 20: How It Became The Definitive Video Game Adaptation

The video game series debuted on the big screen 20 years ago. We reflect on why the adaptation succeeded while others faltered.

2022-03-15 11:25:23By Victoria Luxford

Freaky: Why The Body Swap Movie Genre Will Never Die

Features

Freaky: Why The Body Swap Movie Genre Will Never Die

With Freaky releasing in UK cinemas, we take a look at our fascination with body swap movies, a genre that will never die.

2021-07-01 13:10:47By Victoria Luxford