The 6 Billion Dollar Threat to Hollywood
The advances of Video on Demand service Netflix into the realms of original programming and film distribution offers a very real threat to Hollywood. Lee Royle explores.
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Here Lies Joe (2016) Short Film Review
Mark Battle’s ‘Here Lies Joe’ (2016), a short film about a man’s struggle with depression, is “poignant and raw” according to James Cullen’s review.
Read MoreFilm as a Political Medium: Propaganda and ‘The Triumph of the Will’
Nazi propaganda film ‘The Triumph of the Will’ is analysed for its effectiveness as a documentary and comparisons are drawn to contemporary politics in James Cullen’s informative film essay.
Read MoreHidden Figures (2017) Review
‘Hidden Figures’ (2017), one of the Oscars’ Best Picture nominees, telling the tale of some of the black women who took the US to the moon, has been reviewed by Elle Cole.
Read More#52FilmsByWomen
#52FilmsByWomen is the subject of our latest guest publication as Gemma Pecorini Goodall outlines her testing attempt to watch a female-led film each week of the year.
Read MoreHe Sees You When You’re Sleeping: The Psychology of Christmas Horror Films
What draws us to Christmas-themed horror films? James Cullen takes a look in this special seasonal piece.
Read MoreThe Celluloid Threat of Atomic Annihilation – The Cinema of Nuclear War.
Take a special look back at the history of cinema’s relationship with the bomb in this special guest publication from Closer To Midnight’s Ben Taylorson.
Read MoreFreeheld (2016) Flash Review
‘Freeheld’ (2016) is a ‘fierce and overwhelming fight for equality’ according to Sally McAllister in her review of the movie starring Ellen Page & Julianne Moore, here.
Read MoreCinema’s Best Secondary Characters: Heather Mooney
In this special opening edition of our selection of “Cinema’s Best Secondary Characters”, Katherine Hogan takes a look at the under-appreciated Heather Mooney from ‘Romy & Michele’s High School Reunion’ and presents her many qualities, here.
Read MoreOriginal vs Remake: Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory vs Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
In Katherine Hogan’s debut ‘Original vs Remake’ piece, she compares ‘Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory’ (1971) to Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (2005). Read who wins the battle, 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'