After the release of Molly’s Game earlier this week, I’ve decided to take a look at the career of its star, and one of my favourite actors, Jessica Chastain. Having truly burst onto the scene at the start of the decade, Chastain is one to be relied on for strong, layered performances, in generally very…
With the release of Blade Runner 2049 coming up, I thought I’d take a look at the man at the helm, whose impressive feature filmography should settle some of the nerves of the diehard fans. Denis Villeneuve has emerged as one of the most consistently excellent filmmakers working today, and in the past few years…
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…
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…
