Tom Jolliffe on the problem with Shane Black’s latest career choice… I have a problem with Shane Black as a writer at the moment. I have a problem with him doing a Predator film. I should first state that I’m a big fan of Black. From Lethal Weapon, through to his mismatched P.I and partner […]
Critic Firing Back: We’re not to blame for mediocre reviews
Tom Jolliffe looks at when filmmakers hit back at critics for mediocre reviews… Not for the first time and not for the last, a Hollywood star, in this case Mindy Kaling, has accused specifically male reviewers (and even more specifically white male reviewers) of being unfairly biased against her film (in this case, Ocean’s 8). […]
A Modern Horror Renaissance and the Hereditary Legacy Question
Tom Jolliffe looks at modern horror films on the up, and whether Hereditary will leave a lasting legacy… Minor Hereditary related spoilers may follow: Horror films have always been divisive. They’re certainly popular and in comparison to other genres, they’re normally cost-effective. You only need look at the cost against return on The Blair Witch […]
What to expect with Quentin Tarantino’s Once Upon A Time In Hollywood
Tom Jolliffe looks ahead to Quentin Tarantino’s Once Upon A Time In Hollywood… There is no doubting that in the last (nearly) three decades, Quentin Tarantino has been one of the best film-makers around. His back catalogue is rich, varied and impressive. If you’re asking me for rankings, then his first two, Reservoir Dogs and […]
Suspiria: The right way to remake?
Tom Jolliffe looks ahead to the Suspiria remake… Remakes or reboots. The year is 2018 and we’ve firmly established that the movie making engine runs largely off these, as well as sequels and adaptations. If it’s been done once to a degree of success and cult appeal, then why not do it again? It would […]
The Disney Monopoly
Why Mark Dacascos is the best piece of casting in John Wick: Chapter 3
Tom Jolliffe on why Mark Dacascos is a great piece of casting in the third John Wick instalment… Two John Wicks in and the Keanu Reeves fronted action franchise is firmly established as one of the best in recent years. The first film was great. The second was even better. In fact the second film, […]
King of the Gypsies: 40 Years of Eric Roberts
Tom Jolliffe looks at the career of Eric Roberts after 40 years on the silver screen… I’ve long championed a certain cinematic underdog. An actor who burst onto the scene full of promise. A character actor with an edge and the ability to play tightly wound and/or complexly simple-minded characters with aplomb. The other day […]
Does the world really need Bad Boys For Life?
Tom Jolliffe on whether the world needs another instalment of Bad Boys… I recall a time, in my more youthful days. Die Hard was the greatest film ever (okay…it still probably is). Speed was probably second for a time. Then something happened. Michael Bay happened. He delivered a film that, though it was R rated […]
Watch a Film You Know Nothing About
Tom Jolliffe on watching a film you have no prior knowledge of… To a certain generation, who have grown up entirely with internet access, their movie going existence is likely to be 99% based on pre-ordained knowledge of what they’re going to the multiplex to see, or putting into the Blu-ray player/streaming. If you watch […]
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