Howard Gorman, Author at Cinema Chords

Howard Gorman

[FOUNDER & EDITOR-IN-CHIEF] Howard Gorman studied Psychology and Spanish in the UK before moving to the Basque Country in 1997. His career in entertainment journalism began in 2013 with the creation of his own online outlet, CinemaChords, which covers film, television, music and stand-up comedy. Since then, his bylines have appeared in NME, Scream Magazine, Blumhouse, Coming Soon, Consequence, Dread Central and BBC Radio 6 Music presenter Tom Robinson's Fresh On The Net. His freelance writing soon landed him other opportunities, earning him a full-time position as Content Creator for AMC Networks International Southern Europe. Most recently, he was appointed a member of the FANT Bilbao Fantasy Film Festival Selection Committee this year.

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Johannes Roberts on PRIMATE: Creature Features, Confined Spaces, and the Art of Escalating Tension

Contained, claustrophobic thrillers have long been a recurring feature of Johannes Roberts’ (47 Meters Down, Storage 24) work, with pressure, proximity, and survival often...

Howard Gorman3 hours ago

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Jason Statham Buzzing Back Into Theaters January 2027 with The Beekeeper 2

Amazon MGM Studios has today slated The Beekeeper 2 for January 15, 2027, once again anchoring the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday weekend. The original film...

Howard Gorman3 days ago

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The Battle for Eternia Begins: Full Trailer for MASTERS OF THE UNIVERSE Drops

The full trailer for Masters of the Universe has been released, giving audiences their first proper look at the live-action adaptation of the 1980s...

Howard Gorman4 days ago

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The Most Powerful Nostalgia: MASTERS OF THE UNIVERSE Trailer Debuts

By the power of Grayskull, Amazon MGM Studios has unleashed the first look at Masters of the Universe, bringing the iconic ’80s fantasy world...

Howard Gorman5 days ago

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Trailer Debut: Jan Komasa’s Twisted Thriller HEEL Pits Freedom Against Control

Magnolia Pictures has released the first official trailer for Heel previously known on the festival circuit as Good Boy. The film comes from Academy...

Howard Gorman6 days ago

MUSIC

Album Review: Kula Shaker – Wormslayer: a feisty, fearless return to psychedelic form

Kula Shaker’s eighth studio album, Wormslayer, finds the band very much back in their element. Crispian Mills’ vocals and guitar, Alonza Bevan’s bass, Paul...

Howard Gorman6 days ago

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INTERVIEW: Dominic Fumusa and Matt Dallas Reflect on Sheepdog’s Exploration of Life After Combat

Many films about the aftermath of war focus on a soldier’s return home. Sheepdog, however, examines the longer-term consequences — the challenges of living...

Howard Gorman7 days ago

TV News

BBC’s Beloved ’70s Sci-Fi Series “Blake’s 7” to Return in New Reboot

A reboot of the British science-fiction series “Blake’s 7” is in development, led by Emmy-nominated director Peter Hoar and executive producer Matthew Bouch. Hoar,...

Howard Gorman7 days ago

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Mike Flanagan’s “Radical Redo” of The Exorcist Slated for March 12, 2027 Theatrical Release

Following news dating back to 2024, Mike Flanagan (“The Fall of the House of Usher”, “Midnight Mass”) is still set to helm a new...

Howard Gorman7 days ago

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Daniel J. Phillips’ DIABOLIC Trailer Teases Disturbing FLDS Horror Rooted in True Stories

Brainstorm Media has dropped the official trailer for Diabolic, the latest horror from Daniel J. Phillips (Awoken). Co-written by Phillips with Mike Harding and...

Howard GormanJanuary 16, 2026

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28 Years Later: The Bone Temple — Nia DaCosta on Steering the Rage into Darker, Weirder Human Territory

The world of 28 Days Later has always been one of brutal, unrelenting dread. From the moment Cillian Murphy’s Jim awoke in a deserted...

Howard GormanJanuary 14, 2026

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FrightFest Reveals 2026 Programme for Glasgow Film Festival in Its 21st Year

FrightFest returns to the Glasgow Film Festival for its 21st year from Thursday 5 March to Saturday 7 March 2026, once again taking over...

Howard GormanJanuary 14, 2026

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‘Sheepdog’ Interview: Virginia Madsen Discusses the Work of Healing After War

Steven Grayhm’s latest film, Sheepdog, looks beyond the moment a soldier returns home, focusing instead on the long and often unseen work of living...

Howard GormanJanuary 14, 2026

MUSIC

Album Review: ‘Fearless Nature’ by Kid Kapichi — An Eclectic, Introspective Statement Steeped in Darkness, Punctuated by Resolve

After line-up changes and a bit of soul-searching, Kid Kapichi return with Fearless Nature. It’s not so much a fresh start as it is...

Howard GormanJanuary 13, 2026

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Night Patrol Interview: Cast on Ryan Prows’ LA Gritty Police Thriller, Vampire Chiller

A tense, morally complex story is set to unfold in the heart of Los Angeles’ housing projects, where loyalty, survival, and trust will be...

Howard GormanJanuary 12, 2026

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‘Sheepdog’ Interview: Steven Grayhm and Vondie Curtis Hall on Trauma, Healing, and Life After War

Many films about the effects of war begin with a soldier’s return home. The new film Sheepdog shifts the focus to the longer-term impact...

Howard GormanJanuary 12, 2026

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A24 Paranormal Horror ‘The Undertone’ Trailer Tunes Into Grief, Belief, and Sinister Signals

A24 has dropped the first official trailer for one of its latest acquisitions, The Undertone, the debut feature from director Ian Tuason, which teases...

Howard GormanJanuary 8, 2026

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Kid Kapichi Share ‘Worst Kept Secret’, a Fraught, Introspective Harbinger of Fearless Nature

Hastings duo Kid Kapichi have shared their new single, ‘Worst Kept Secret‘, the latest taste of their forthcoming album Fearless Nature, due January 16th,...

Howard GormanJanuary 8, 2026