Half a century on from its release, Hasitha Fernando looks at the story behind Marathon Man…Marathon Man debuted in the decade which saw the release of some of the cinema’s best efforts which include the likes of The Godfather, All the President’s Men, Three Days of the Condor, Chinatown and One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s […]
10 Essential Movies from 1976
We take a look at a great year for cinema with ten essential movies from 1976…A stellar year in cinema can sometimes be judged by the strength of the Best Picture nominees. Then you could look again in a decade or two and see which films have accrued a loyal cult following and been more […]
8 Great Films with Incompetent Heroes
It’s no easy ride for these incompetent and bumbling movie heroes…The protagonist of a film usually has some goal they need to achieve, and for the most part, even if they begin way over their head, by the time the film ends, they’ve solved everything and wrapped up the case using their wits and their […]
The Essential Paranoia Films
Tom Jolliffe offers up an essential selection of paranoia films…Who likes a good hearty dose of paranoia? Okay, in real life it’s not too enjoyable. In cinema? It’s a gift for film-makers looking to tap into that feeling within their audience. There are a lot of great examples of paranoia-themed films, and when a masterful […]
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 anything […]
