At the time of its release, there was some criticism levelled at this film for scaremongering, what with its use of rural teenagers as villains. But isn’t that what horror films are supposed to do
What started out as cheap, populist entertainment in comic book form has turned into an endless parade of sexist, semi-fascist bores. Do we now need saving from superheroes? Twenty years ago, after appearing in two phenomenally successful, visually opulent and generally brilliant Batman movies, Michael Keaton decided he didn’t want to make any more Caped Crusader films
British director says despite ‘extraordinary work’ being carried out in 3D, he doubts the technology will survive 3D movies may be nothing more than a “phase”, according to Oscar-winning British director Danny Boyle. Boyle, who on Sunday night received an outstanding contribution prize at the Empire awards, said he was not a fan of stereoscope on film and doubted it would survive. “I don’t use …
From a silent Hitchcock movie to the story of a boxer who dreams of being a great violinist, Danny Leigh explores cinema’s enduring love of the fight game Boxing was there at the very dawn of cinema. As early as 1894, film-makers were shooting prize fights: the fast and furious physical spectacle was perfect for the new medium of motion pictures
Purchasers chastise Disney for ‘gutting’ UK home video versions of extras including director’s commentary Fans of superhero epic The Avengers have expressed their outrage at studio Disney’s decision to release the home video version in Britain without the director’s commentary and other extras. Purchasers of the new DVD and Blu-Ray release of the blockbuster comic book movie took to Amazon to …
Purchasers chastise Disney for ‘gutting’ UK home video versions of extras including director’s commentary Fans of superhero epic The Avengers have expressed their outrage at studio Disney’s decision to release the home video version in Britain without the director’s commentary and other extras. Purchasers of the new DVD and Blu-Ray release of the blockbuster comic book movie took to Amazon to …
Coriolanus; W.E.; Iron Sky; Michael; Juan of the Dead Despite the universal saleability of all things Shakespeare, there’s a good reason why film-makers have previously steered clear of his later historical tragedy about legendary Roman leader Caius Martius Coriolanus. Famously featuring one of the Bard’s most opaque antiheroes (a role that has variously challenged the skills of Olivier, Burton …
David Lynch box set The box set can be a blessing for those who file their movies. For instance, where would you put Eraserhead?
Satellite broadcaster breaks ITV’s near 40-year hold on franchise with deal to show all the films from October BSkyB has broken ITV’s almost 40-year hold on James Bond films, striking a deal to air the full 22-strong franchise in high definition. Sky Movies has struck a deal with MGM to air all the Bond films, including Daniel Craig’s latest outing in Skyfall which is due to premiere on pay-TV …
Like most of us, Hilary Gee wants to re-organise and set up a better backup system for the family’s files. What’s the best approach? I have just been re-reading your article on Backing up digital photos , and would like your opinion of using DVD-RAM discs for this purpose