Rise of the Mack: Mackenzie Davis’ TV Path to Movie Glory Rhys Handley May 3, 2018 Analysis, Features, Spotlight Mackenzie Davis is about to happen. She’s already caught the attention of big hitters like Ridley Scott and Denis Villeneuve, and the cool Canadian kid continues to fill the blockbuster scene with fleeting...
A Beginner’s Guide to… Frances McDormand Rhys Handley January 11, 2018 A Beginner's Guide To..., Analysis, Features The character actor is often considered a vestige solely for male performers – Paul Giamatti, Gary Oldman, Steve Buscemi, J.K. Simmons; the list goes on. Often the bridesmaid, rarely the bride, these side...
Manifesto – Review Rhys Handley November 27, 2017 Reviews Originally a multi-screen installation for exhibition at the Australian Centre for the Moving Image, Manifesto belongs more to Cate Blanchett than to director Julian Rosefeldt. Split into thirteen segments,...
Tom Hardy – the Man, the Myth and the Legend Nick Evan-Cook September 11, 2015 Analysis, Features, Spotlight It's difficult to pinpoint exactly the moment in which Tom Hardy transitioned from the dependable, somewhat memorable supporting actor of Band of Brothers, Black Hawk Down and various Brit-crime films to...
Hollywood’s Brightest Star: Channing Tatum David Brake July 29, 2014 Analysis, Features, Spotlight 2 Comments He weighs in at 83kg, 185cm tall and he’s the male acting equivalent of Anne Hathaway. A figure that’s often derided by critics for his apparent absence of talent, Channing Tatum is a by-word for “tries...
A Tribute To Philip Seymour Hoffman David Brake February 2, 2014 Analysis, Features, Spotlight 1 Comment Fuck. That was my initial reaction to today's sad news. I never met Philip Seymour Hoffman. Unless you float in the circles of film and Broadway, it's unlikely you did either. We won't get the chance...