10 of the Greatest Dogs in Cinema Phil W. Bayles May 2, 2017 Analysis, Features, Top 10 A Dog’s Purpose tells the story of Toby, a dog with the voice of the snowman from Frozen, who dies and is reincarnated four times in an attempt to reunite with his master. That’s pretty impressive loyalty,...
The Walk – Review Thom Denson October 10, 2015 Reviews Robert Zemeckis has forged a career from never being far from the latest in cinematic technology, and following forays into performance capture animation, he now makes his bow into live-action 3D filmmaking...
Where Are They Now?: Back to the Future Calum Baker July 7, 2015 Features, Nostalgia, Where Are They Now? Thirty years is a long time. As Back to the Future hits its Pearl Anniversary, its performers have finally caught up with the ages they played in the 2015-set sequel. Forget the fact that we still don't have...
A Love Letter To… Back to the Future Phil W. Bayles July 3, 2015 Features, Love Letter, Nostalgia “Wait a minute, Doc… Are you telling me that you built a time machine… out of a DeLorean?!” Few films feel as simultaneously dated and ageless as Robert Zemeckis’ 1985 classic Back to the Future....
Welcome to the ’80s: Emulation and Allusion Rachel Brook December 10, 2014 Features, Nostalgia, Welcome to the 80s 2 Comments For evidence of the enduring popularity of ‘80s screen stories one need look no further than the recent plethora of remakes like Fame and Footloose, and West End musical adaptations such as Back to the...
Welcome to the ’80s: More Than Just A Rom-Com Rachel Brook August 21, 2014 Features, Nostalgia, Welcome to the 80s In June 1985, just two months after the release of John Hughes’ The Breakfast Club, Joel Schumacher delivered an outrageously underrated spiritual sequel in the form of St. Elmo’s Fire. Sharing stars Judd...