Easy A (2010) Review
Can you believe that it has been 10 years since the release of ‘Easy A’? Emma Stone, Stanley Tucci, Amanda Bynes and more star in Will Gluck’s version of “The Scarlet Letter”, reviewed by Martha Lane.
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Nolan’s Films Are Complex, but Are They Deep?
Famed film director Christopher Nolan has long been a filmmaker who pursues interesting concepts, but are movie releases such as ‘Tenet’ and ‘Inception’ actually deep? Louis B Scheuer explores.
Read MoreWhy the 1980s Is the Best Decade for Horror
Why the politics, special effects, music and themes of horror movies in the 1980s make for the best decade in the history of the genre. Article by James Harris.
Read MoreFeeling Blue, Facebook? The Colour Symbolism of The Social Network
How David Fincher’s Mark Zuckerberg Facebook movie uses colour to evoke meaning and further story. Essay by Kristina Murkett.
Read MoreCléo from 5 to 7 (1962) Review
Cléo from 5 to 7 (1962), from screenwriter-director Agnès Varda, the only female film director of the French New Wave, is filmed with love rather than contempt according to Eve O’Dea in this review.
Read MoreThe Filmmaker Must Attack On All Fronts: José Mojica Marins (1936-2020)
José Mojica Marins (1936-2020) provided Brazil with a distinct cinematic resistance to an oppressive regime, his character Coffin Joe crossing boarders and making for an iconic franchise-leading character. Paul A J Lewis explores Mojica’s work here.
Read MoreCGI Vs Animatronics
In 2020, the debate surrounding the use of CGI versus the use of Animatronics is more divisive than ever. o which is better? Louis B Scheuer explores.
Read MoreThe Little Game of Dogville, and a Philosopher Who Sucks at His Job
Lars von Trier’s Bertolt Brecht-inspired film about absent of most elements of set paints a picture of a broken capitalistic system. Cole Clark analyses how in this piece on the movie starring Nicole Kidman and Paul Bettany.
Read MoreWhy Is It So Hard to Make a Good Shark Film?
They did it. We had one. A good shark movie. So why has it been so difficult for anyone else to come close to matching ‘Jaws’ in the 45 years since its release? Martha Lane breaks it down.
Read MoreOldboy (2003) Review
Chan-wook Park breakout directorial hit ‘Oldboy’ (2003), starring Min-sik Choi in a remarkable leading role, “is an ultra-violent, challenging film”. Full movie review by Andy English here.
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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'