This week Neil Calloway looks at the most pirated films of 2014… It may have not won any Oscars, but this week The Wolf of Wall Street was given a more dubious honour; it was the most pirated movie of 2014. According to reports, it was illegally downloaded 30 million times. The Wolf of Wall […]
The Callow Way – The Global Box Office in 2014
This week Neil Calloway looks at what made money in 2014, and what to expect at your local multiplex in 2015… What’s the highest grossing film of 2014? I’d have guessed Guardians of the Galaxy, and with regard to US box office, I’d have been correct. Internationally however, the highest grossing film of 2014 is […]
The Callow Way – In praise of The Black List
This week Neil Calloway comes to praise, not bury The Black List everyone wants to be seen on… What have Juno, In Bruges, Source Code, Easy A, The Social Network and Argo all got in common? They’re all good, well written films from the past ten years. Invite me over to watch any of them […]
The Callow Way – Calm Down, Comic Book Guys
Neil Calloway speaks on the ‘Comic Book Guy’ mindset of some cinema-goes with film errors… They’re out there, waiting. They’ve watched and dissected the trailer, they’ve worked out which opening day screening they’re going to, and they may even have booked their ticket. Then, the big day comes. They see the film. They power up […]
The Callow Way – Hunger Games officially 4% better than last one
This week, Neil Calloway was badgered by PR emails … I don’t know where it came from; I certainly didn’t ask for it, didn’t sign up to it, had never heard of the person who sent it me, but it popped into my inbox at 9.45 on Monday morning. It was a press release, telling […]
Is Reassessing Old Films a Good Thing?
Neil Calloway wonders if judging films by today’s standards is worthwhile… It’s started, and we’re only going to see more of it; the reassessing of old films according to today’s political climate. It’s inevitable, and if we’re honest, has been going on in other ways for years. Think of all those articles about films that […]
When Will Women Start Getting Decent Film Roles?
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Why Are 1990s Crime Stories So Popular?
Neil Calloway looks at why true stories from the 1990s seem to be everywhere… You only have to be a casual observer of TV and film to know that high profile crimes from the 1990s are pretty hot right now. From I, Tonya on the big screen to The People V OJ Simpson, The Assassination […]
