Neil Calloway wonders why more actresses don’t retire…Given that she hasn’t appeared in a film since 2014’s Annie, you shouldn’t really be surprised that Cameron Diaz has confirmed her retirement from acting.To be honest, I’m surprised more women in film don’t do the same; the fact is, the roles just aren’t out there for them. […]
The Problem With East Asian Action Cinema Today
Tom Jolliffe takes a look at recent trends in East Asian Action Cinema… I’ve seen a lot of action films in my time. From all over the world. From the biggest blockbusters, to the straight to VHS specials that used to regularly populate your nearest video store. Whether it was the latest mega budget Schwarzenegger […]
How To Stop Studio Interference In Movies
Neil Calloway argues that studios shouldn’t risk so much on big films…The news this week that the Aquaman solo movie has some issues should come as a surprise to no-one. Frankly it’s par for the course these days.First, it’s a rumour which should be taken with a huge pinch of salt – with an ever […]
The Flickering Myth Reaction to the new Avengers: Infinity War trailer
The Flickering Myth writing team react to the new Avengers: Infinity War trailer…Marvel Studios whipped fans of the Marvel Cinematic Universe into a frenzy yesterday with the release of a brand new trailer for April’s superhero epic Avengers: Infinity War. The culmination of the first ten years of the MCU, the film pits Earth’s Mightiest […]
Are We Losing Objectivity? Critics and Joe Public Succumb to Hyperbolic Overstatement
Tom Jolliffe on whether the lavish praise from critics or utter derision from the public for a film is always justified…There seems to be a trend in films recently. There are films which come out with a level of relevance that mean that the reaction to said film is under the microscope from pre-release, to […]
Avengers: Infinity War and the Marvel Marketing Machine
Pim Razenberg on Marvel’s well-oiled marketing machine, which hooked us all to the Marvel Cinematic Universe…Black Panther passed the $1 billion mark at the box office, Avengers: Infinity War is expected to have a $215 million opening debut in North America and Kevin Feige is starting to tease audiences around the world with what lies […]
Avengers Dead Pool: Who Doesn’t Make It Out of Infinity War Alive?
Anghus Houvouras on which characters might not make it out of Avengers: Infinity War alive…We’re a little over a month away from the second most anticipated movie of 2017, Avengers: Infinity War hitting theaters. Fans are at a fevered pitch as Marvel studios brings together 10 years of storytelling into an epic intergalactic showdown between […]
Why Black Panther Shouldn’t Be Nominated for Best Picture
Pim Razenberg on the over-praising of Black Panther and the need for true equality…Over the course of the past month, we’ve heard them all: every critic and every columnist shared their opinion of Marvel Studio’s new smash hit, Black Panther. They shouted out that diversity finally rules the box office; that Black Panther is to […]
The Star Wars TV Series Could Be The Boost The Franchise Needs
Neil Calloway says the new series might save the galaxy…It’s been rumoured and planned for a long time, but this week finally brought the news that Jon Favreau will write and produce a live action Star Wars TV series. It’s news that will make Disney’s shareholder’s happy – countless people will sign up for their […]
What next for Duncan Jones?
Tom Jolliffe looks at the career of Duncan Jones, and where he can go next after his latest critical mauling… If you’re like me, and you see an exciting director breaking through into the industry, then you get that sense of anticipation as to what they’ll come out with next. Occasionally they continue to push […]
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