We look back at the 80s and 90s and tell you why it was the most enjoyable era for movie audiences… Gather round, children, it’s time for me to take a misty-eyed look back at a time I grew up, which probably represents the glory years of cinema pleasure. Sure, before the 1980s and 90s, […]
How Roger Corman Changed Cinema
After the sad news that Roger Corman has passed away, we look at his legacy and how he changed cinema… Roger Corman leaves behind an imperious résumé, with over 500 credits. Most prolific as a producer, Corman was also a director who made some incredible films (most notably his Edgar Allan Poe adaptations) and even […]
Great Movies Guaranteed To Creep You Out
Tom Jolliffe offers up a selection of unsettling cinema guaranteed to give you the creeps… Every film has a particular D.N.A. Within this cinematic coding it can feature elements synonymous with a particular genre, or techniques to give the film an overriding tone. For horror, the film-makers could mould their film in a variety of […]
The Best Character Introductions in Cinema History
Ricky Church on the best character introductions in cinema history… Sometimes a character’s introduction in a movie makes a lasting impression that becomes an integral part of the film’s legacy. Whether its through their swagger, high-stakes danger or a one-liner, their introduction not only sets up their role in the film, but can make quite […]
The Ten Most Successful Horror Movies Of All Time
EJ Moreno on the highest-grossing horror movies… In recent years, horror found a place at the box office. The genre finally started to bring in numbers that looked like its cinematic peers. For many years though, the only diehard fans would turn out for horror, rarely making it feel a cinematic event. Of course, there are […]
October Horrors 2017 Day 6 – The Silence of the Lambs (1991)
Silence of the Lambs, 1991. Directed by Jonathan Demme. Starring Jodie Foster, Anthony Hopkins, Scott Glenn, and Ted Levine. SYNOPSIS: A serial killer dubbed “Buffalo Bill” is kidnapping and murdering women, with the authorities struggling to apprehend him. To help the hunt for the elusive killer, young FBI recruit Clarice Starling seeks the help of […]
