Harrison Abbott chats with Visual Effects Producer Alejandro Diego von Dorrer… An industrious entrepreneur, Alejandro Diego von Dorrer has embarked on storied career that’s taken him from software distribution, to marketing and eventually special effects. He has a keen eye for recognising gaps in the market (his company actually introduced Adobe into Mexico) and has […]
Exclusive Interview – O’Shea Jackson Jr. on Godzilla: King of the Monsters
Having taken on the role of Chief Warrant Officer Barnes, O’Shea Jackson Jr. is on the ground level for much of Godzilla: King of the Monsters. Dodging lightening strikes, explosions and falling debris, he’s the closet thing the film has to a human action hero and – judging by his infectious enthusiasm – he clearly relished […]
Exclusive Interview – Visual Effects Supervisor Christian Kaestner on Captain Marvel
Harrison Abbott chats with Captain Marvel visual effects supervisor Christian Kaestner… As a VFX supervisor for Framestore’s Montreal division, Christian Kaestner has contributed to several high-profile releases including: Alien: Covenant; Paddington; and King Arthur: Legend of the Sword. More recently, the award-winning visual artist oversaw some of the critical work on Captain Marvel, helping to […]
Exclusive Interview – Production Designers Caylah Eddleblute and Steve Joyner on Alita: Battle Angel
Harrison Abbott chats with Alita: Battle Angel production designers Caylah Eddleblute and Steve Joyner… Based on the iconic manga series, the upcoming Alita: Battle Angel movie has been in gestation for over a decade. A real passion project for producer James Cameron, it went through various iterations until it ended up in the lap of director Robert Rodriguez […]
Exclusive Interview – David Castañeda on the Umbrella Academy, shaking up the comic-book formula and learning how to throw knives
Harrison Abbott chats with The Umbrella Academy star David Castañeda… Based on Gerard Way and Gabriel Bá’s series of graphic novels, The Umbrella Academy is Netflix’s latest foray into the superhero arena, one that promises to shakeup the genre with its quirky characters, distinctive style and offbeat humour. For the uninitiated, this cult sensation is […]
Exclusive Interview – American Animals director Bart Layton on making more than just a fun caper, blending documentary with recreation, and the crushing fear of being average
Harrison Abbott chats with American Animals director Bart Layton… Occupying a fascinating middle ground between documentary and – for lack of a better term – ‘’traditional cinema’’, American Animals was one of 2018’s most idiosyncratic movies. And also one of its best. For context, the film chronicles a botched heist from 2003, in which four […]
Exclusive Interview – The Nun director Corin Hardy on his Gothic influences, finding the right rhythm for scares and his favourite shot in the movie
Harrison Abbott chats with The Nun director Corin Hardy… Raking in a whopping $365 million at the worldwide box office, The Nun is officially the highest grossing installment in The Conjuring franchise. By extension, that also makes it one of the most successful horror movies ever made. It was therefore a great privilege to speak […]
The Best Movie Action Sequences of 2018
Harrison Abbott on the best movie action sequences of 2018… About a week ago, I wrote an article ranking the Worst Action Sequences of 2018 and the reception to it was contentious to say the least. A few readers apparently emerged from the piece under the impression that I don’t like ‘’fun’’, or that I […]
The Worst Movie Action Sequences of 2018
Harrison Abbott on the worst movie action sequences of 2018… With the imminent arrival of January 1st, it’s worth reflecting on all the different ways that we, as a society, celebrate the New Year. Some usher in the commencement of a fresh calendar by participating in lively social events and extravagant parties. Others indulge in […]
Movie Review – Krampus Origins (2018)
Krampus Origins, 2018. Directed by Joseph Mbah. Starring Katie Peabody, Anna Harr, Maria Olsen, Luke Waxman, Linda Cushma, Cleon Gionet, Chandler Mantione and Michael Harrelson. SYNOPSIS: The first World War rages on when a group of American soldiers find a mysterious artifact that can summon the ancient evil of the Krampus. After the men are […]
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