In which Gerry Hayes explains why Hostel is pointless twaddle… Hostel, 2006. Written and directed by Eli Roth.Starring a bunch of people you’ve probably never heard of.Presented by Quentin Tarantino? Hostel wins the award for Most Flagrant Use Of A Tenuous Relationship To A Famous Name To Foist Tripe On The Public. Tarantino was executive […]
Thoughts on… I, Robot (2004)
I, Robot, 2004. Directed by Alex Proyas. Starring Will Smith, Bridget Moynahan, and Bruce Greenwood. SYNOPSIS: In the year 2035 a techno-phobic cop investigating the death of a scientist suspects that the crime may have been committed by a robot, leading to a greater threat against humanity. Starting off within the prolific field of science […]
World Cinema: The rise and fall of Italian Neo-realism
Santosh Sandhu discusses Italian neo-realism… In Italy, the fascist movement came to power in 1922. Fascist leader Benito Mussolini took advantage of the Italian peoples’ disillusionment with the liberal government and its inability to bring prosperity in the aftermath of the First World War which saw mass poverty, inflation and unemployment. Having created a totalitarian […]
R.I.P. Karl Malden (1912 – 2009)
Acting legend dies aged 97… Oscar winning actor Karl Malden has died of natural causes at his home in Los Angeles on July 1st, aged 97. The star enjoyed a long and successful Hollywood career, making his screen acting debut in 1940 and claiming an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his work in […]
Connery blasts “British Bullshit Corporation” coverage of the Edinburgh International Film Festival
Legendary Scottish actor slams the BBC… Screen legend Sir Sean Connery launched a scathing attack on the BBC for its lack of coverage of the 2009 Edinburgh International Film Festival. Speaking on the final day of the two week event, Connery – a patron of the festival – referred to the broadcaster as the “British […]
R.I.P. Farrah Fawcett (1947 – 2009)
Charlie’s Angels star loses battle with cancer… Golden Globe and Emmy Award nominated actress Farrah Fawcett has died after a three year battle with cancer, aged 62. The star became a pop culture icon and sex symbol through her role as Jill Munroe in the classic 70’s television show Charlie’s Angels, and her death comes […]
BBFC to relax guidelines on sexual content
British film censor re-evaluates guidelines in response to audience feedback… The British Board of Film Classificiation has recently issued new guidelines after consultation with almost 9000 members of the public. Regarding explicit and graphic sexual images in films such as 9 Songs (directed by Michael Winterbottom), the BBFC found that most people felt such imagery […]
Cult Classics – The Transformers: The Movie (1986)
The Transformers: The Movie, 1986. Directed by Nelson Shin. Featuring the voice talents of Peter Cullen, Judd Nelson, Leonard Nimoy, Robert Stack, Frank Welker, and Orson Welles. SYNOPSIS: Beyond good. Beyond Evil. Beyond your wildest imagination… As the war between the Autobots and Decepticons rages on a new enemy emerges – Unicron, a giant, planet-devouring […]
R.I.P. David Carradine (1936 – 2009)
Kung Fu and Kill Bill star found dead… Golden Globe and Emmy Award nominated actor David Carradine has been found dead in a hotel room in Bangkok, where he was staying while filming his latest movie Stretch. Early police reports indicated that Carradine – best known for his work as Kwai Chang Caine in the […]
Thoughts on… Synecdoche, New York (2008)
Synedoche, New York, 2008. Written and Directed by Charlie Kaufman. Starring Philip Seymour Hoffman, Catherine Keener, Michelle Williams, Samantha Morton, Emily Watson, Jennifer Jason Leigh, Dianne Wiest, Tom Noonan and Hope Davis. SYNOPSIS: A theater director struggles with his work, and the women in his life, as he attempts to create a life-size replica of […]
