Tom Jolliffe looks at the weird wonders of cinema… There are pretty standard films when it comes to cinema. It could be straight horror (masked killer stalks teens) or Die Hard formula (terrorists take over something, everyman hero stops them). Sometimes a film lowdown tells you everything you need to know about what you’re about […]
October Horrors 2020 – Twin Peaks: The Return (2017)
Twin Peaks: The Return, 2017. Directed by David Lynch. Starring Kyle MacLachlan, Sherilyn Fenn, Sheryl Lee, Madchen Amick, David Patrick Kelly, Richard Beymer, Miguel Ferrer, Dana Ashbrook, Michael Horse, Ray Wise, Grace Zabriskie, Peggy Lipton, Everett McGill, Wendy Robie, James Marshall, Al Strobel, Kimmy Robertson, Harry Goaz, Charlotte Stewart, Gary Hershberger, Jan D’Arcy, Harry Dean […]
October Horrors 2020 – Twin Peaks: Fire Walk With Me (1992)
Twin Peaks: Fire Walk with Me, 1992. Directed by David Lynch. Starring Sheryl Lee, Moira Kelly, David Bowie, Chris Issak, Harry Dean Stanton, Ray Wise and Kyle MacLachlan. SYNOPSIS: In the town of Twin Peaks, prom queen Laura Palmer struggles through a troubled life with sex and drugs, all the while attempting to uncover the […]
Denis and Dune: Reckless financial decision, or potential film for the ages?
Tom Jolliffe takes a look at the interesting case of Denis Villeneuve’s Dune adaptation… Denis Villeneuve returns with another epic sci-fi. He’s fast becoming the master of rich sci-fi cinema, catering to cinephiles looking to give themselves over to a piece, rather than let excessive theatrics wash over them. Villeneuve is the antithesis to the […]
Denis Villeneuve reveals his thoughts on David Lynch’s 1984 adaptation of Dune
Back in 1984, director David Lynch adapted Frank Herbert’s Dune and starred Kyle MacLachlan, however, the film was released to a mixed reception from audiences and critics alike after the studio was largely involved and ultimately denied him the final cut of the film. Now in an interview with Empire, director Denis Villeneuve, who is helming the […]
I Don’t Get It: The Films We’re Supposed To Love But Don’t
Tom Jolliffe looks at when films receive almost universal praise from critics and audiences, and an expectation that you should also love them. It’s not always the case… The year is 2001. At this point I’ve already seen a few David Lynch films. I’d never (still haven’t) got round to Twin Peaks. I sort of […]
David Lynch has “zero interest” in the new Dune after his experience on the 1984 film
While the upcoming adaptation of Frank Herbert’s Dune from director Denis Villeneuve is one of the most highly anticipated films of 2020, former Dune director David Lynch will not be checking out the film. In a recent interview with The Hollywood Reporter, Lynch revealed he has “zero interest” in the latest adaptation of Dune due to his prior frustrations during […]
David Lynch addresses rumours about Twin Peaks season four
David Lynch knows about the Twin Peaks season four rumours but doesn’t have good news for fans of the cult series. Twin Peaks did the unthinkable when it returned for its successful third season. The bonkers drama from iconic director David Lynch came back stranger than ever and even left things on a cliff hanger. […]
2019 BFI London Film Festival Review – Making Waves: The Art of Cinematic Sound
Making Waves: The Art of Cinematic Sound, 2019. Directed by Midge Costin. Starring Walter Murch, Ben Burtt, Steven Spielberg, David Lynch, Sofia Coppola, and Ryan Coogler. SYNOPSIS: An exploration of the history, artistry, and emotional power of cinema sound, as revealed by legendary sound designers and visionary directors, via interviews, clips from movies, and a […]
Doubling Up: Five Great Female Movie Partnerships
Freda Cooper with five great female movie partnerships… After last week’s classic pairing of Laurel and Hardy (aka Steve Coogan and John C Reilly) in Stan & Ollie comes one of the most exciting on-screen double acts for some time. The prospect of Margot Robbie as Elizabeth I and Saoirse Ronan as Mary, Queen Of […]
