During an interview with The Hollywood Reporter, Emma Stone has discussed her nude scene in Yorgos Lanthimos’ The Favourite, the first of her career, with the Oscar-winning actress revealing that it was not originally in the script for the film, but was something she suggested herself during production. “I had the sheet up around me,” […]
20 Great Performances from the Past Decade
Tom Jolliffe looks back at 20 great performances from the past decade… There have been plenty of legendary performances through the years. Some gain the greatest of acclaim from the off, culminating in Oscar glory. Others hit below the radar, or don’t get the marketing push required for an Oscar run. Award season is in […]
Joker was the UK’s most complained about film of 2019
Last year’s Joker movie proved to be an enormous success with audiences, the Joaquin Phoenix-headlined DC film becoming the highest-grossing R-rated release of all time with $1.074 billion at the box office, as well as bagging a host of awards including the Best Actor Oscar for Phoenix’s portrayal of the Clown Prince of Crime. However, […]
Exclusive Interview – Corsage director Marie Kreutzer
Ahead of its wide release this month, Flickering Myth’s Chris Connor had the privilege of speaking with Corsage director Marie Kreutzer about her influences, working with Vicky Krieps, and what she hopes audiences take out of her film as opposed to previous takes on the life of Empress Elisabeth of Austria. When did you first […]
Nicholas Hoult joins Emma Stone, Rachel Weisz and Olivia Colman in The Favourite
Deadline is reporting that Nicholas Hoult has signed on to star in The Favourite, the next film from The Lobster director Yorgos Lanthimos, where he’ll join the previously announced Emma Stone (La La Land), Rachel Weisz (The Lobster) and Olivia Colman (Broadchurch). The Favourite will explore the political machinations behind the scenes during the reign […]
The Art of the Visually Striking Film
Tom Jolliffe looks at the art of making visually beautiful films… Cinema is a visual medium. A way to tell stories through a combination of visuals and sound, through script and direction, and the manipulation of the editing. Some films are emotionally crushing, involving, gripping. Some are audio-visual sensory overloads. Directors can opt for a […]
Best Films of 2019 with film critic Clarisse Loughrey | The Pick of the Flicks Podcast #61
On The Pick of the Flicks Podcast, a different guest drops in every week to chat about their favourite film. This week, it’s something a little different as film critic Clarisse Loughrey joins us to round up the best movies of 2019… On this week’s episode of The Pick of the Flicks Podcast, it’s the […]
54th Chicago International Film Festival Review – The Favourite (2018)
The Favourite, 2018. Directed by Yorgos Lanthimos. Starring Olivia Colman, Emma Stone, Rachel Weisz, Nicholas Hoult, Joe Alwyn, Mark Gatiss, Jenny Rainsford, James Smith, Tim Ingall, LillyRose Stevens, Liam Fleming, and Carolyn Saint-Pé. SYNOPSIS: In early 18th century England, a frail Queen Anne (Colman) occupies the throne and her close friend Lady Sarah (Weisz) governs […]
Favourites movies of 2019 so far with film critic Amon Warmann – The Pick of the Flicks Podcast #42
On The Pick of the Flicks Podcast, a different guest drops in every week to chat about their favourite film. This week, film critic Amon Warmann pops by to discuss some of his favourite films from the first half of 2019… On the latest episode of The Pick of the Flicks Podcast, film critic Amon […]
Ranking 2019’s Best Picture Nominees
Liam Hoofe ranks this year’s Best Picture nominees… The 91st annual Academy Awards ceremony is set to take place this Sunday night and yet again, it’s been quite a wild ride for The Academy in the build-up to the ceremony this year. Not only have they had to contend with losing the show’s originally planned […]
