The World Is Yours: Power and Decay in Scarface and Carlito’s Way Rob Salusbury September 11, 2020 Analysis, Features, Opinion, Spotlight Few directors can boast a more diverse filmography than Brian De Palma. The legendary filmmaker’s work has stretched from taut psychological thrillers to disturbing horrors and big budget action vehicles....
The ORWAV Mission: Impossible Stunt Spectacular! Rory Steabler July 24, 2018 Analysis, Features, Top 10 The Mission: Impossible movies have developed a reputation, over the course of the last few sequels, for spectacular exploits and derring-do on the part of star Tom Cruise. As superspy Ethan Hunt, Cruise has...
New Hollywood’s Provocateur: The Highs and Lows of Brian De Palma Eddie Falvey September 21, 2016 Analysis, Features, Spotlight Despite often being talked about as a great director, it’s fair to say that Brian De Palma is also a controversial one whose greatness occasionally requires reconsideration and qualification. Few would argue...
O Father, Where Art Thou? – Part 1: The Combat Film Chris Davies May 5, 2014 Analysis, Close-Up, Features 4 Comments From Ancient Greece to Star Wars, the Bible to Breaking Bad, throughout history the father figure has been a major feature in dramatic storytelling. This is especially evident in film, but in post-9/11...
