Tom Jolliffe looks at modern mainstream cinema. Is it being led by disposable content over long-standing legacy? The pace at which the world evolves can be frightening sometimes. You blink, suddenly you look around and you’re 40, you’ve got a house, wife, kid and you make groaning noises when you bend down to pick something […]
Scorsese: An all time great, and still one of the best in the business
As Martin Scorsese turns 79, Tom Jolliffe looks back on his astounding career so far… He’s been known to give master-classes in film-making. He’s also a deeply passionate cinephile. Martin Scorsese knows film. In fact he knows film so well, that comments comparing Marvel films to theme park rides courted him some controversy last year. […]
The A-Z of Action Movies: W-Z
In the the final instalment of our action A-Z, Tom Jolliffe presents a selection of action movies beginning with W-Z… After a brief October hiatus, the A-Z of action returns. There’s not enough room in the month of horror for all those ‘splosions and cheesy one liners. It’s been a long journey, covering a gamut […]
The Marvel Cinematic Universe Indie Director Conundrum
Tom Jolliffe on Marvel Studios bringing indie directors into a huge studio set up to direct its pictures… Indie cinema has been on something of an upsurge in recent years. Whilst there is still the general feeling that mainstream entertainment, namely anything under the Disney wing, is monopolising the cinemas, we’ve still seen an increase […]
Great Movie Scenes That Left An Indelible Mark
Tom Jolliffe takes a look at 15 great movie scenes that left an indelible mark… Great movies require many things to achieve that unshakable stamp of quality. As well as great writing, directing and acting, you need memorable scenes. Some can be more memorable than others. Some may end up defining a film more than […]
Nihilism in Cinema
Tom Jolliffe on cinema’s fascination with nihilistic film characters… Nihilists…rejecting all values, beliefs, morals and systems of order, deeming life to be meaningless. Sounds like most peoples teenage years. On the other hand, as far as creating cinematic protagonists, a character with a nihilistic frame of mind might not necessarily seem like the safest creative […]
How to Refurbish the Terminator Franchise
Tom Jolliffe offers his thoughts on the direction to take the Terminator franchise… Terminator 2: Judgment Day is 30 this year. It’s also fair to say it’s the last film in the franchise that proved unquestionably successful. It was a massive box office hit, launching James Cameron to gargantuan levels of production. At the time […]
Brooding, Stark, Cold and Dark: The Beauty of Nordic Cinema
Tom Jolliffe journeys across the cinematic landscape of the Nordic countries… Every cinematic nation tends to have a particular forte, or a period in time very distinct for creative output that sees them produce work unique to them. Japan had a period of Samurai films and one of ghost stories. Italy have had neo-realism and […]
Liam Neeson’s Enduring Action Hero Appeal
Tom Jolliffe on Liam Neeson’s enduring appeal as an action hero… The sheer presence and charismatic Irish drawl of a certain Liam Neeson has long been engaging audiences. He meandered as a supporting artist for a number of years, before eventually becoming something of a critical darling in Schindler’s List, and his tall stature, rugged […]
Fright Night: A Timeless Blend of Horror, Comedy and Cool
Tom Jolliffe looks back at a timeless blend of horror, comedy and cool, with 1985’s Fright Night… Vampires might be the most well trodden of movie monsters. It’s still a persistent go to for horror film-makers, often looking for a way to freshen up the genre. The 1980’s brought a host of great vampire films […]
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