Evan finds himself alone after the death of his parents. His life in a mess, he flees to Italy to find solace, and meets enigmatic beauty Louise. But his new girlfriend is not what she seems. Genre: Horror, Supernatural Romance Starring: Lou Taylor Pucci, Nadia Hilker Director: Justin Benson, Aaron Moorhead Not a traditional horror… Continue reading Spring (2014)
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Neverlake (2013)
On a visit to her father in Italy, kindhearted teen Jenny is drawn to a mysterious lake which reputably has healing properties. When she befriends a group of strange sick children in the local creepy hospital, she starts to learn more about the local legends and secrets start to unravel. Genre: Horror Starring: Daisy Keeping,… Continue reading Neverlake (2013)
Sicario (2015)
"An idealistic FBI agent is enlisted by an elected government task force to aid in the escalating war against drugs at the border area between the U.S. and Mexico." - IMDB Genre: Action/Crime Starring: Emily Blunt, Josh Brolin, Benicio Del Toro. Directed: Denis Villeneuve This film has a really strong opening, and maintains this level of… Continue reading Sicario (2015)
Top Hollywood film scripts released for awards season, and where to read them.
Every year, film studios and production companies release their best scripts ahead of award season for consideration. This means that you get to read some of the best scripts of the year! Reading scripts is a really great way to get insight into script writing and film making, seeing how the words on the page… Continue reading Top Hollywood film scripts released for awards season, and where to read them.
Shane Black on Screenwriting
“It came down to this. I had a piece of paper in a typewriter and my finger poised to hit one key and I couldn’t do it, I didn’t want to do it all. All I wanted to do was stop. And I hit the key. And now I have a career. So that’s the… Continue reading Shane Black on Screenwriting
Whirygig Cinema Spotlight No# 27: Sci-Fi and Fantasy
http://www.whirlygigcinema.com/news/review-spotlights-sci-fi-and-fantasy/ This month was another really good session at Whirlygig Cinema, held again in the Attic Screening Room at Hackney Picture house. You can see my coverage of the event by clicking the link above. The three directors who showcased their work this month were all award winning film makers, with some interesting things to… Continue reading Whirygig Cinema Spotlight No# 27: Sci-Fi and Fantasy
Film Review: Foxcatcher (2014)
Logline: Mark Schultz, a Gold Medal winning Olympic wrestler, is drawn into the strange world of wealthy John Du Pont, when he agrees to train at Foxcatchers facilities, ultimately with tragic consequences. Genre: True Story/Sports/Thriller Starring: Channing Tatum, Steve Carrell, Mark Rufalo, Sienna Miller Director: Bennett Miller I guess the most talked about aspect of… Continue reading Film Review: Foxcatcher (2014)
Film Review: The Babadook (2014)
Logline: "A single mother, plagued by the violent death of her husband, battles with her son's fear of a monster lurking in the house, but soon discovers a sinister presence all around her." (from the press release) Genre: Horror Starring: Essie Davis, Noah Wiseman, Daniel Henshall, Barbara West Directed by: Jennifer Kent We had a… Continue reading Film Review: The Babadook (2014)
Oscars 2015: The winners!
Ever since I was a little girl, I've loved the Oscars. When I was really tiny, it was really more about the dresses and the glamour, seeing the stars I'd watched in the films that year. But now that I'm a little older and wiser, ... I still appreciate the dresses and the glamour, but… Continue reading Oscars 2015: The winners!
How Writing a Script is Good for Your Health.
I think a lot of people find that writing is a cathartic process. I know I've written about it here before, because this is very true for me. I guess getting your thoughts out onto the page can really help clarify your feelings. But I've come across some talk recently about the way in which… Continue reading How Writing a Script is Good for Your Health.
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