Tag: Film
The Four Corners of Spielberg
In one corner we have Amistad, Bridge of Spies, and Munich; in the opposing corner, E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial, War of the Worlds, and Close Encounters…
Boston Society Of Film Critics Go For Phantom Thread
Even though Phantom Thread is a late breaker in this year’s awards season, it managed to pick up major steam as the Boston Society Of…
The Square Takes Top Prizes At The 30th European Film Awards
Moments ago, in Berlin, The Square was named the Best European Film of the year at the 30th annual awards, which was kind what was…
Wonder Woman Swoops Into The 2017 American Film Institute Top 10
The American Film Institute released their annual top 10 list and helped the eclectic and diverse crop of Oscar contenders in the list gain major…
Q and A With Writer/Director Scott Fivelson On His Hollywood Satire, Near Myth: The Oskar Knight Story
Back in college, studying Media Studies, I delved into a huge project designing a production package for a film, real or not. I would very…
Genre Blast: Beat It! It’s the Cops! – Police Genre
Whether it’s a frustrated and dedicated maverick taking on a situation alone – often against orders – or an escalated paramilitary effort launched due to the scale and sophistication of the lawbreakers, we like our law enforcement tales precise and no-nonsense.
5 Alternatives For Your Christmas Movie List
Having dissolved my initial advent calendar idea (for more than one reason), I felt I had to salvage some of the Christmas-kind-of-related movies you might…
Innovative Movie Talent Shines Once Again With The Film Independent Spirit Awards Nominations
In case you somehow missed it, the 2018 Film Independent Spirit Awards announced their nominees, presented by Lily Collins and Tessa Thompson, an event growing…
Review: Dee Rees' Essential Mudbound
Mudbound is many things at once: A demonstration of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, a portrait of racial tensions in rural America, and a universal telling of…
Mike Nichols, I Admired You Before I Even Knew You
About three years ago I wanted to write about the various, lasting directorial débuts in movie history, not just in my lifetime, but before I was even born….
For Your Consideration: Beach Rats, Best Cinematography, Helene Louvart
What makes great cinematography? Is it colorful lighting? Is it long tracking shots? Well, while those things do help create a visually intriguing experience, what…
Genre Blast: Truth Be Told – Documentary Features
As defined by the Oxford Dictionary, a documentary is a film “that provides a factual record or report.” What the dictionary does not say is that an effective documentarian takes those raw facts and arranges them in such a way as to clarify a point or to provide additional weight and understanding to the topic at hand. This makes the documentary nearly as subjective as a fictional work …
Steven Spielberg's Oscar Run Heats Up With The Post Trailer
The trailer for The Post directed by Steven Spielberg was released on Wednesday. The film is based on the true story of the battle between…
Cannes Winners Among The European Film Nominations
The European Film Academy and EFA Productions announced the nominations for the 30th European Film Awards on 4th November 2017. A few familiar films currently…
