There are some actors that for the life of me I can’t figure out why are so popular. And then on the other hand there are some REAL actors who I can’t figure out why don’t get the true respect they deserve. Take William Hurt for a moment. This guy, … [Read More]
During my daily swing around various news sources I came across this great little article in the New Zealand Herald about the differences between Japanese horror and American horror films. I’m still stunned by how many people over here don’t realize how many of the big hit horror films in … [Read More]
Ireland is set to become the world’s first country to have digital film in every cinema. All movie houses in Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland are to have their traditional 35mm film projectors replaced. Wow, that news from BBC came out of the blue. I know that an … [Read More]
Now I keep meaning to get an interview with a couple of my local privately owned cinemas and get some interesting insights into being a privateer in the big chain business, but I just haven’t had the time as yet, hey life is busy. Don’t worry though, I will do … [Read More]
I was floating around some of my favorite regular news sites and came across this interesting little article over at the Chicago Tribune. In the article, the author talks about the unwarrented complaining many of us do (yes, myself included). However, he also makes some practicle suggestions for improving the … [Read More]
After some completely off the wall discussions on the Chris Rock story, one of the posters managed to move away from their one tracked discussion and bring up a good question. Let’s just say that Chris Rock got fired from the hosting job. Who would host? Who would make a … [Read More]
The BAFTA’s are passed, and I’m being asked what I was going to comment on, what wasn’t said in the post of the winners. Well, I have a problem with the Best Film winner. The show was a very enjoyable experience, although I was away on holiday for the weekend, … [Read More]
I’ve always thought that actors get far too much credit for the films they’re in. Don’t get me wrong, they are an important piece of the movie puzzle, but the general movie going audience seems over exaggerate the influence an actor has over the quality of a film they appear … [Read More]
Bad news for the UK film industry with production reported to have fallen by 40% in 2004. The Guardian reported today: According to figures assembled by the journal Screen International, the number of indigenous films that started shooting in 2004 was 27, as opposed to 45 the previous year. Adam … [Read More]
Got your attention didn’t I? A couple of weeks back a friend of mine and I watched Old School again. Pretty funny movie, but I still don’t think it was as great as a lot of people believe it was… anyway… The scene with the topless college girls comes up … [Read More]
Ok, I decided to actually wait until the start of the New Year to put up my list of worst films of 2004. The most beautiful thing about film is the pure subjectivity of it, some I’m sure some of you out there may have one of these films on … [Read More]
Hey there folks, John here to wish you a safe and festive New Years Eve! Help to keep it safe by not drinking and driving. No, wait a second… that’s not enough. Everyone is always so damn polite when asking “Please don’t drink and drive”. Awww… isn’t that nice. Let … [Read More]