A Brief History of Whitewashing in Film Eddie Falvey April 3, 2017 Analysis, Close-Up, Features Word is out that Netflix's Marvel universe has finally dropped the ball with Iron Fist, a lacklustre attempt to raise a middling character from obscurity. Likewise, if our word is anything to go by – and,...
The Great Wall – Review Kambole Campbell February 18, 2017 Reviews Zhang Yimou’s first Hollywood feature feels like it was doomed to mediocrity from the start. Despite the credentials (this is the director of Hero, after all), the film appeared to offer up Hollywood’s...
A Beginner’s Guide to… The Fifth Generation of Chinese Cinema Cathy Brennan February 16, 2017 A Beginner's Guide To..., Analysis, Features The newly released The Great Wall is the latest example of the Chinese film industry attempting to create the kind of big-budget spectacle that used to be the sole preserve of Hollywood; yet another sign...
Your Week In Film: Comic-Con, Wonder Woman, The Division, The Great Wall, and more! Stephen O'Nion July 29, 2016 News 1. Geoff Johns takes over DC, Comic-Con panel leaves fans intrigued Coming back from Batman Vs Superman: Dawn of Justice was never going to be easy; even among those reviewers that weren't calling out for...
