A film only gets one chance to make a first impression on you. You’ll never be able to watch it again without knowing everything that is going to happen, so why not know as little as you can before even your first viewing? Going in cold is the idea of going to watch a film…
One of the most highly anticipated films of the year, from one of the most innovative and beloved directors around, taking on a vital piece of history; the expectations were sky high. There was so much pressure on this film to blow us away that if it didn’t even quite reach those hefty heights, it…
Sofia Coppola’s latest is a visually gorgeous, stripped back remake that tells an intimate story and showcases a strong cast. Set in the American Civil War, the film tells the story of the women at a remote girls’ boarding school in the South (headed by Nicole Kidman, with teacher Kirsten Dunst and students including Elle…
So, with Dunkirk opening next week, a film that no doubt will need to be see on the biggest screen possible, I thought I’d talk about the debate of going out to the cinema. Sadly, the world of cinema has seen a decrease in its ticket sales over the past several years. For too many…
With the highly anticipated release of Dunkirk now less than two weeks away (!!!), I thought I’d kick off this series by looking at the works of one of my favourite writer/directors: Christopher Nolan. Known as much for his artistic and innovative filmmaking as well as his commercial success (his films have raked in over…
Edgar Wright’s latest film is everything and more you could have hoped for from the man known for his exciting filmmaking techniques and originality. This brilliantly singular vision could have come from no one else and is executed to perfection to provide us with one of the most original, unique and sure-to-be iconic films of…
The Oscar DVDs are still trickling in, with this month offering some of the smaller fare which may have missed your nearest multiplex, as well as some of the big-winners of the night, including for Best Picture. If that isn’t your thing, there’s also one of the big sleeper hits of this year from one…
Wonder Woman has been both critically acclaimed and been smashing box office records. This success means so much more than it would for just any other superhero film, or any big budget release for that matter. As the first female superhero film (of this modern era), and the highest grossing film by a female director,…
Knowing the works of various filmmakers and actors can often make us more inclined to see one of their films, as the mere mention of their name can represent a sense of trust for style or quality, allowing us to feel a sense of confidence that our time watching will not be wasted. This is…
So the DCEU finally has a hit, and we have a solo female superhero film. Whoever didn’t believe women could direct or lead huge blockbuster action films better take a look. The film details the origins of the world’s most famous female superhero. Beginning on secret island of Themyscira, we see Diana (Gal Gadot) grow…
