Director Spotlight: Na Hong-Jin
South Korean director Na Hong-Jin has developed a recognisable style throughout his three releases to date, something Kieran Judge dissects and celebrates in this Director Spotlight.
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The Worst Show – A Historian’s Account of The Greatest Showman’s Problematic Retelling of History
“It’s not hard in this day and age to get your facts right and do some research.” – a historian’s account of The Greatest Showman’s problematic retelling of history (by Darcy Rae).
Read More“Shut Up and Deal” – How ‘The Apartment’ is Far From a Typical Christmas Love Story
With “sex, adultery and even suicide”, Billy Wilder’s 1960 comedy/drama ‘The Apartment’ is far from your typical Christmas love story. Craig Sheldon explores in this retrospective look at the all time classic.
Read MoreAn Introduction to the Cinematography in Abel Gance’s ‘Napoleon’ (1927)
An introduction to the cinematography of the hugely influential French filmmaker Abel Gance via his epic genre classic ‘Napoleon’ (1927), by Francesca Militello.
Read MoreThe Man of Rearden Steel: Objectivism in Contemporary Cinema
Ayn Rand’s Objectivism isn’t only potent in ‘Batman v Superman’ but an unfortunate philosophy of film in general, according to Jacob Davis.
Read MoreThe History of Zombies in Cinema
Drawing from John Landis’ “Monsters in the Movies”, Rhian Gillah explores the development of zombies throughout cinematic history.
Read MoreJacob’s Ladder: A Masterpiece Often Forgotten
Why more people should remember ‘Jacob’s Ladder’, a film that “takes the themes and iconography of horror and moves into something deeper and more meaningful” according to Kieran Judge.
Read MoreInstruments of Terror: The Music In Horror Films
“music was the hot new thing in town and no other genre would benefit more than Hollywood’s angsty teenage brother, the horror film.” Craig Sheldon’s exploration of music in horror films, here.
Read MoreA Look Inward: Introspection in A Star Is Born
“Seeing someone’s true self is important in ‘A Star Is Born’, but being able to look at one’s self is even more important.” Introspection in ‘A Star Is Born’, by Jacob Davis.
Read MoreFabric Love: Costume in Gay Cinema
The role of clothing in male-male romances is very distinct. Annice White takes you through the how and why with comparisons between ‘Call Me By Your Name’, ‘God’s Own Country’ and ‘Brokeback Mountain’.
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March 29, 2024
Austin Butler to Star in Darren Aronofsky Crime Thriller
Austin Butler is to lead a new film from Sony Pictures and 'Powers'