Directed By: Fritz Lang Written By: Thea Von Harbou, Fritz Lang Starring: Peter Lorre, Ellen Widmann, Inge Landgut Peter Lorre became known for his work as the creepy, slimey type of bad guy, epitomised by his role in Casablanca, but it was this film. M, directed by Fritz Lang, that initially launched his fame, and… Continue reading Film Review: M (1931)
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Whirlygig Cinemas Directors Showcase No. 26: Documentaries
http://whirlygigcinema.com/news/review-spotlights-documentary/ This just out! My coverage of the event at Whirligig Cinema this month for them, as published on their website. This month the focus was on Documentaries, on a variety of subjects from pioneers of Gay Pride to animated re-enactments of a fathers memories of being in a coma. Check it out.
Film Review: The Iceman (2012)
Logline: The true story of Richard Kuklinski, a hitman who killed over a hundred people for the Mob, whilst keeping his violent job from his family. Genre: True Crime Directed by: Ariel Vroman Starring: Michael Shannon, Winona Ryder, Chris Evans, Ray Liotta I saw this film again recently, when a friend and I were looking… Continue reading Film Review: The Iceman (2012)
Quote Of The Day
"The writing life requires courage, patience, persistence, empathy, openness, and the ability to deal with rejection. It requires the willingness to be alone with oneself. To be gentle with oneself. To look at the world without blinders on. To observe and withstand what one sees. To be disciplined, and at the same time, take risks.… Continue reading Quote Of The Day
Golden Globe Winners 2015
Better late than never this week, I'm finally finding five minutes to write you an update: the winners of this years Golden Globes. Interesting to see The Lego Movie nominated here, where it was denied an Oscar nod this year. Otherwise, I think the same few films are taking the awards season by storm. See… Continue reading Golden Globe Winners 2015
The Academy Award Nominations are out for 2015…
Awards season is really in full swing after the Academy Award nominations were released today. Again, Birdman and Grand Budapest Hotel are strong contenders, with Boyhood and The Imitation Game also main contenders. BEST PICTURE American Sniper Birdman Boyhood The Grand Budapest Hotel The Imitation Game Selma The Theory of Everything Whiplash BEST ACTRESS Marion Cotillard (Two Days, One Night) Felicity Jones… Continue reading The Academy Award Nominations are out for 2015…
Very Interesting People: Chris Roberts, Editor
A few months back I wrote a post about a short film that I worked on, written and directed by Chris Roberts, called The Enemy Within. Chris's day job is working as a film editor on different films and TV programs, including work for David Attenborough documentaries. Seems to me like he's always working on… Continue reading Very Interesting People: Chris Roberts, Editor
BAFTA 2015 Nominations announced.
Speaking of nominations, as we were yesterday, the BAFTA nominations have come out today, and the strongest player is The Grand Budapest Hotel with 11 nominations, closely followed by Birdman and The Theory Of Everything with 10, and The Imitation Game with 9. The awards take place on February 8th, in London. Check out the full list of nominations here: http://awards.bafta.org/award/2015/film… Continue reading BAFTA 2015 Nominations announced.
Film Review: Dead Wood (2007)
Logline: Four friends head out on a camping trip, but when a mysterious girl turns up with a strange story the terror starts. Genre: Horror Directed By: Davis Bryant, Sebastian Smith, Richard Stiles. Starring: Fergus March, Emily Juniper, John Samuel Worsey, Rebecca Craven, Nina Kwok. A few years ago when I was at films school… Continue reading Film Review: Dead Wood (2007)
Failing to Plan is Planning to Fail: writing goals, making resolutions and reviewing life.
The last year has been, in the words of one of my dear friend, a bitch, which rather clouds things when I look back over how much I've achieved. At the end of the year, I generally like to write some goals for the next year. I think resolutions are fine, but generally, most people… Continue reading Failing to Plan is Planning to Fail: writing goals, making resolutions and reviewing life.
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