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...
Welcome to the ’80s: Wrong Side of the Tracks Rachel Brook August 8, 2014 Features, Nostalgia, Welcome to the 80s 2 Comments Welcome to the ‘80s is a new feature looking at the handling of various themes in ‘80s teen movies, from the classics to those less well remembered. Far from being simply the fun, frivolous romps they’re...
Why the Modern Superhero Film Succeeded – The Origin Story Tom Bond May 16, 2014 Analysis, Features, Opinion 2 Comments We live in a golden age for the superhero film – a period that will go down in cinematic history for its unprecedented levels of productivity, creativity and popular acclaim. The comic books where these...