A Textual Analysis of ‘John Wick Chapter 3 – Parabellum’
An analysis of the use of colour and the narrative progression on offer in ‘John Wick Chapter 3 – Parabellum’ by Jacob Davis.
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The 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 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 MoreThe Exceptionals: The Philosophies of The Incredibles
In this special feature, Luke Whitticase explores the philosophies of ‘The Incredibles’ and its director Brad Bird, drawing particular parallels with exceptionalism and Randian Objectivism.
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 MoreBodies of Power: Masculinity and Femininity in ‘Rambo: First Blood Part II’ and ‘Aliens’
Ripley from ‘Aliens’ and Rambo from ‘Rambo: First Blood Part II’ each represented different ideas of masculinity and femininity in 80s America, according to James Cullen’s film essay.
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.
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August 08, 2024
Cineworld Announce Cinema Closures
The world's 2nd largest cinema chain, Cineworld, have announced that