Christopher Nolan and the Problem with the Good Lie Jack Cameron August 19, 2020 Analysis, Opinion Tenet is just around the corner (although the corner keeps getting further away), fuelling cineaste hopes that this year won’t be a total cinematic write-off. And yet, the hype just doesn't seem to be there....
Getting Too Old For This Shit? – The Rise of the Geri-Action Star Phil W. Bayles September 18, 2019 Analysis, Close-Up, Features 1 Comment Poor Roger Murtagh wouldn't last long in Hollywood today. Played by Danny Glover in the Lethal Weapon movies, the cop was complaining about getting on in years at the tender age of 50 - which makes him a...
Netflix, Annihilation, and Elitism in Cinema Christopher Preston March 15, 2018 Features, One Off, Opinion People fight on the Internet. Who knew? The latest bout of byte-slinging has been sparked by the release - or, perhaps, lack of release - of Alex Garland’s Annihilation. For context, the movie was...
Why The Oscars Should Acknowledge Stunt Professionals Hugh Blackstaffe March 18, 2015 12 Rounds, Behind The Curtain, Features It is time for an Academy Award category that acknowledges the work of stunt professionals. They have been a crucial feature of cinema, instilling shock and awe into audiences since the early 1900s, and they...
