Dumbo – Review Phil W. Bayles March 31, 2019 Reviews Disney is showing no signs of slowing down in its effort to remake all of its classic animated films, but it is easy to justify taking a crack at Dumbo. Clocking in at just over an hour long, the 1941 original...
The Melancholy of the Outsider: Tim Burton’s Fantastical Worlds Patrick Nabarro March 27, 2019 Analysis, Close-Up, Features Tim Burton returns this weekend with his 19th feature film as director: a live-action version of Dumbo. While the lingering fascination with his films, and the cultural lure of a reimagined Disney gem like...
Spotlight: Colin Farrell Katy Moon March 26, 2019 Spotlight Once upon a time, it seemed like Colin Farrell was primed to be Hollywood’s Next Big Thing. Springing onto the Hollywood scene in the early 2000s, Farrell impressed in Joel Shumacher’s Tigerland, a...
Live-Action Disney Remakes: Cynical Cash Cows or New Takes on the Classics? Carmen Paddock March 25, 2019 Analysis, Debate, Features Dumbo hits UK cinemas this week, and it promises a stellar cast, some tear-jerking animation, and a hopeful return to form by Tim Burton. While judgement cannot yet be passed on the film itself, the most...
Your Week In Film: Ridley, Robbie, Racing Cars and more! Stephen O'Nion March 10, 2017 News 1. Ridley Scott has another Alien in him, not like John Hurt did If we asked who’s excited for the new Alien film, we’re sure we’d get a positive response. If we asked who’s pumped for six more...