If we remembered the 81st Academy Awards in 2009, we’d recall the push to see The Dark Knight take home some major awards. While the film was nominated for various awards, it was left out of the conversation for Best Picture come Oscar night. One of the Oscar’s most beloved filmmakers, Steven Spielberg, is saying […]
The Best Superhero Movie Opening Scenes
Red Stewart presents superb opening scenes in superhero films… Newswriters spend a lot of time learning how to create great hooks, and the same can be said for filmmakers. An opening, whether before or during a title sequence, is integral to capturing audience attention. It sets the standard and tone for the rest of your […]
Incredible Movie Opening Scenes That Hooked the Audience
Tom Jolliffe looks at 15 great movie openings which hook the audience immediately… Audiences are a difficult bunch to please sometimes. A film’s goal is to grab the attention of viewers and hold them until the final credits roll. In the age of streaming and a lust for instant gratification, where Tik Tok videos all […]
Movies Not Filmed Where You Think They Were
We all know that movies, particularly major Hollywood movies, film all over the world, cherry-picking locations with just the right backdrop for even just a few clips. From luxury destinations to deserted buildings, thinking that the characters are in the places that the script says they’re in doesn’t always add up. Still, even though the […]
Christian Bale reveals he’d return to Batman if Christopher Nolan had another story to tell
Christian Bale has revealed that he would return to the role of Bruce Wayne and Batman, but only if it was Christopher Nolan who was switching on the Bat Signal. As he prepares to make his debut in the MCU playing the Gorr the God Butcher in Thor: Love and Thunder, Bale has been speaking […]
The Essential Action Movies of the 21st Century
Tom Jolliffe offers up a list of essential 21st Century action films… As an action aficionado and self-confessed old git, I quietly nod in a small amount of agreement with Ridley Scott and Martin Scorsese’s Marvel/modern cinema shade. I grew up in an era when action was performed almost entirely in camera, with an eye […]
Heath Ledger’s Joker life-size GCPD disguise collectible bust incoming from Queen Studios
Queen Studios has revealed its impressive Joker life-size bust which is inspired by the appearance of Heath Ledger’s villain in his Gotham City Police Department disguise in Christopher Nolan’s The Dark Knight. Limited to 199 pieces, the DC collectible is available to pre-order now, priced at $3,980; check out the promotional images here… The life-size […]
From Shades of The Crow to the Ace in the Pack: Will The Batman Be Great?
Tom Jolliffe looks ahead to The Batman ahead of its release next year… The Batman has had an odd production filled with all manner of issues. For one, production has suffered the same as many other studio films of late with the presence of a worldwide pandemic. Shutdowns and delays lengthened the process of shooting […]
10 Villains Who Achieved Victory Against The Hero
Ricky Church on the villains who achieved victory over the hero… Most stories follow the same typical pattern: the hero is on a life or death journey against a powerful villain and after a long, arduous battle and some sacrifice, they win against the villain. We’ve seen the story play out in superhero adventures, detective […]
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 […]
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