Most audiences have a complicated relationship with arthouse cinema. We love to see original things and have new experiences, but it can be downright frustrating when the experience is barely recognisable as a story. If the...
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The action genre is arguably more versatile than any other. Depending on the narrative, angle or tone, action films can vary from action-horror like Aliens (1986) to action-comedy like Hot Fuzz (2007). Even spy thrillers like The...
It’s a common observation that science fiction films often present a mirror of the real world. These mirrors show us provocative, dark and sometimes twisted reflections of ourselves. Regardless of their dramatic and...
There is a fine line between parody and satire. They are often confused as the same thing, but in truth they are different genres. A parody is a comedic send-up of tropes, whereas a satire uses tropes to ridicule social, societal...
For 25 years, Pixar has been at the forefront of animated films. While beautifully rendered animation is a key reason why, the main explanation for the studio’s success is their ability to merge popular narrative concepts with...
Not so long ago, Universal Studios announced plans for ‘The Dark Universe”. The plan was to crossover all the long dead movie monsters like Frankenstein and Dracula in a Marvel Studios-esque franchise. The Mummy...
With the benefit of hindsight, historically important events are re-evaluated. Once the circumstances of history become clear, films are made depicting what happened. It’s okay for a filmmaker to take creative licence...
There’s a debate that a “movie” is entertainment and a “film” is art. Entertainment is considered disposable and the art is worthy of time and attention. This is a compelling idea, but it’s missing the whole...
An actor accused of being type-cast is understood to mean that he or she lacks range. This concept is widely believed, but is very untrue. Firstly, it can be financially advantageous to lean into an acting brand since it...
Like it or not, comic book adaptations are at the top of the cinematic food chain. Especially considering that the two biggest names in town (Marvel and DC) each have a Best Picture nominated film in their resume. Awards...