We take a look back at Grosse Pointe Blank, the cult classic that should be the blueprint for genre-blending films… Studios seem to like a good genre blend these days. It’s not a new concept, and the action/comedy fusion has been a staple for many years. However, flipping it on its head somewhat and infusing […]
10 Tarantino-Esque Movies Worth Adding to Your Watch List
Casey Chong with a selection of Quentin Tarantino-esque movies well worth checking out… Love him or loathe him, it’s hard to deny that Quentin Tarantino’s works, particularly his first two features in Reservoir Dogs and Pulp Fiction, have influenced many filmmakers who’ve tried to ape his unique style. His trademarks from signature non-linear storytelling to […]
The John Cusack Pinnacle: Grosse Pointe Blank and High Fidelity
Tom Jolliffe looks at the two films that most typify John Cusack’s qualities, Grosse Pointe Blank and High Fidelity… Top five John Cusack films? Well, Say Anything has got to be there. Perhaps the thoroughly underrated Grifters? What else? Being John Malkovich has got to be in the running too. During Cusack’s rising years in […]
