Tag: Steve McQueen
London Film Festival Review: Blitz (Steve McQueen)
The cinema of suffering need not necessarily be a traumatic experience. In the 16 years since his first feature, Hunger, Steve McQueen has proved himself…
Filmotomy's Naughty or Nice of 2018: Aaron's List
We’ve taken a leaf out of Santa’s book, and have decided to reflect on the films of the year by determining which ones have been…
For Your Consideration: Widows as a Big Oscar Player – Because it Has the Balls to Pull This Off
There’s already talk in the Oscars realm, with months to go, that perhaps only three films can win Best Picture. One of those not being…
GENRE BLAST: When Push Comes to Shove – the Genre of Disparity
One of the miraculous benefits from storytelling – especially in cinema – is its ability to teach and inform, enabling empathy by making news and history come alive. We share experiences not necessarily from historical perspective, but also as a plea to correct or change direction into the future. By recounting and reenacting acts of bravery and resistance, film can serve as both acknowledgement and inspiration.
