Anger, Appreciation, and ‘Alien 3′

I’m an Alien 3 fan. I’m not ashamed to admit it. Don’t get me wrong – its predecessors are up in the stratosphere, among the best of science fiction. Alien is a chilling study in fear punctuated by explosive … Read More

TV to Film, and Back Again: An Awkward Journey

For decades, successful TV shows have been adapted into feature-length films fit for the big screen. They’re sure profit-raisers, mostly due to there already existing a significant fan base. Then – actors willing – the series’ characters, so adored, will … Read More

Grave Of The Rejected Film Scores

Music is one of the most potent tools available to filmmakers, used to underscore and enhance a film’s emotional impact. To quote the great George Lucas, “The sound and music are 50% of the entertainment in a movie.” That … Read More

Final Fast & Furious 6 Trailer Revealed

As Justin Lin‘s sixth instalment of the Fast & Furious franchise draws closer, it seems Universal has perfectly timed the released of the third and final trailer for the film.

Featuring the essentials – intense car racing action, big explosions … Read More

Metafiction at the Movies

Two things happened the first time I saw Adaptation. One was that regardless of the character he played, Nicholas Cage would always be depressing. The second was decidedly more significant: it was the realization that there existed another type of film, … Read More

Four Film Adaptations Stuck in Development Hell

For every novel that lands a movie deal, there are hundreds that don’t. And somewhere between lies Development Hell, a cruel wasteland where hope can turn to despair at the click of a producer’s fingers. Maybe the studio isn’t confident … Read More

The Men in Cinema’s Music Room

Hans Zimmer is a terrible procrastinator. On Friday, the super-soundtrack composer told CNN that he spent three months deliberating how he would approach making the score for the latest Superman flick, Man of Steel.

Don’t forget, now, this is the fellow whose … Read More

Taking Amateur Hour Seriously

Hollywood’s Walk of Fame is a pretty dirty place. On seeing it in person, you ask: are the pink stars really the signatures of our world’s most “talented” actors, or are just they are the marks of an industry driven by profit? … Read More

Movie Trailer Madness: Too Much Of A Good Thing?

Last year, an almost six minute-long trailer for Cloud Atlas hit the interwebs, filled with stunning imagery and poetic narration. And yes, it did its job – I knew I’d be going to see Cloud Atlas, possibly more than once. … Read More

The 10 Most Memorable Oscar Speeches

Well, it’s that time of year again. A festive time of lavish decorations, parties starting a month before the actual event, and everyone (for the most part) going home with a gift they truly deserve. No it’s not Christmas, it’s … Read More