Posted in Director Masterpiece

Masterpiece Memo: The Age of Innocence

Whenever asked about my favorite Martin Scorsese film, I typically went with the usual, more generally acceptable suspects across Scorsese film geeks. Movies like Goodfellas…

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10 Days of Martin Scorsese – How To Watch All His Films Online

You fuck my wife? What’s a mook? Are you talkin’ to me? Where’s my fuckin’ money? Aren’t we a fine pair of misfits? Where are the…

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Posted in Festival

Calling All Independent Film Heroes: Raindance Wants YOU to Contribute to Their IndieGoGo Campaign!

There’s a magical time of year when lovers of independent cinema converge on Leicester Square in London to enjoy the best the world has to…

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Posted in Podcast

Filmotomy Podcast Episode 19: Goodbye Awards Season

On this week’s Podcast Al Robinson and Rob Motto are joined by new guest Robert Daniels of 812 Film Reviews. The trio sum up some…

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Vote: The Greatest Films From Martin Scorsese

Only a couple of hours left to vote! All you need to do right now is pick your ONE favorite Martin Scorsese films. Results published…

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Posted in Director History Women

Lina Wertmüller & Her Frames of Rebellion

Lina Wertmüller will open your mind, make you laugh, wince, and, at some point, probably piss you off. She was a force in 20th Century filmmaking, and the likes of Jane Campion, Sophia Coppola, Kathryn Bigelow and Greta Gerwig owe her a huge abbracciare for the path she carved through the male-dominated jungle of film directing.

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Posted in Film Honors

Film Honors 2017: The Handmaiden and Dunkirk Big Winners

The Film Honors for 2017 were finally announced. As perhaps expected, for those that know me, The Handmaiden and Dunkirk were the big winners. Below…

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Filmotomy Podcast Episode 18: Our Film Awards & More Paul Thomas Anderson

In this monster podcast, Al is joined by Bianca, Daniel, Matt Joel, and Steve. The gang run through their own personal choices for the best…

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Posted in Oscars

Why The Shape of Water is​ the Oscars Best Picture of 2017

Guillermo del Toro’s The Shape of Water is a beautiful tale of love conquering all. The plot is relatively simple; a fairytale for troubled times set…

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Posted in Women

Femininity in Crisis: Exploring the Representation of Femininity in the Films of 2017

2017 saw some excellent female characters being presented on screen. From the likes of Gal Gadot’s Wonder Woman, to Saoirse Ronan’s Lady Bird, to Margot Robbie’s…

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Filmotomy Team Oscar Predictions

Yes, it is almost time to watch film actors, directors, producers, and writers award the newest minted Oscar winners to their colleagues and friends. Sunday…

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Posted in Acting Director

The Master: A Masterclass of Acting

Regardless of what your thoughts are or what your reactions might be towards Paul Thomas Anderson’s 2012 “Scientology” drama The Master; you can’t help but…

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Sydney / Hard Eight: The Blueprint of a Filmmaking Master

American filmmaker Paul Thomas Anderson has come a long way. And he made an impactful journey into the world of feature films from the start….

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Posted in Director Review

Review: Phantom Thread (2017)

Paul Thomas Anderson is considered an acquired taste, akin to Woody Allen. One either likes or dislikes the filmography and requires a few or several…

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