One of the most important elements of any story is the protagonist. They drive the narrative, we see the world through their eyes, and we regard them as the hero of the tale. However, throughout cinematic history, films have always featured main characters who lack traditional heroic traits. We call this type of character the […]
Read more
No film has tackled superheroes as bluntly and as practically, as James Gunn’s Super. It’s nowhere near as entertaining as Kick-Ass, but I admire Gunn for creating a film that is in some respects, a middle finger to the audience. There’s no point to it, but perhaps that’s the point… This dark comedy follows Frank D’Arbo (Rainn […]
Read more
Punk rock band The Ain’t Rights, travel through the Pacific Northwest until they meet a local radio host, who arranges them a gig at a remote club, which just happens to be run by Neo-Nazi skinheads. After the band’s performance in front of a hostile crowd, they quickly find themselves in a horrifying situation, having […]
Read more
Over twenty years on and Trainspotting is still a timeless classic. Seriously, how can anyone not like it? Little compares to the glorious adventures of heroin addict Renton (Ewen McGregor), and his five friends: Spud (Ewen Bremmer), Sick Boy (Johnny Lee Miller), Begbie (Robert Carlyle) and Tommy (Kevin McKidd). They are Scottish youths living in Edinburgh, deeply immersed […]
Read more
Even the most creatively distinct and ambitious films fail to attain the credit they deserve. Being overshadowed by Hollywood blockbusters and other big-budget productions is often the reason why certain high-quality films receive little attention and appreciation. Here is a selection of some of the most underrated films that I believe are worth a watch. […]
Read more
Who would have thought a film about jihad terrorists would be funny? Four Lions is a fearlessly brilliant political satire. It follows the mishaps of a group of British extremist Muslim men, who aspire to be suicide bombers. The film presents the terrorists not as sinister enemies to be feared, but as clumsy and idiotic, completely […]
Read more
From boy wizard to skinhead, Daniel Radcliffe finds himself in an unlikely role in Imperium, portraying FBI agent, Nate Foster. After interrogating a terrorist suspect, Nate’s superior, Agent Zamparo (Toni Collette), turns her attention to white supremacist groups, who she believes is the real threat. Convinced that the extremist radio-host, Dallas Wolf (Tracy Letts) has inside […]
Read more
Romantic Comedies. I generally try and avoid them, but every now and again a good one comes along. Enter Crazy, Stupid Love… Steve Carell plays Cal Weaver, a middle-aged man who learns that his wife (Julianne Moore), wants a divorce after fifteen years of marriage. Shocked and heart-broken, Carl finds himself alone but eager to meet […]
Read more
More of often than not, it is the adults who receive the most attention and praise for their acting, but some of the best performances have come from young stars. There is an abundance of examples to choose from, but here are a few child actors who’s performances I believe really stand-out. Jodie Foster, Taxi Driver (1976) […]
Read more
The Prestige is never anything less than intriguing. Right from the beginning, the film is a mystery, forcing the viewer to take a closer look. “Are you watching closely?”, a voice-over proclaims as we are introduced to stage engineer John Cutter (Michael Caine), who tells the viewer every magic trick has three acts: The pledge, the turn and […]
Read more
David Fincher’s Fight Club has a plot like nothing you’ve ever seen – it challenges your expectations, makes you think real hard and leaves you laughing out loud. In my eyes, it is the ultimate cult classic. It follows the unnamed Narrator (Edward Norton), an insomniac who leads a directionless life. He visits support groups for men with […]
Read more
In typical Marvel fashion, Ant-Man is another entertaining, action-packed, and an extremely likeable superhero flick. The film follows skilled thief, Scott Lang as he is recruited by the former S.H.I.E.L.D agent, Hank Pym (Michael Douglas), to take on the persona of Ant-Man. The suit allows its wearer to harness its shrinking powers, superhuman abilities, and to control and […]
Read more
Motion Picture Blog 