Tom Jolliffe offers up ten essential noir films in celebration of Noirvember… We’re into November, also known in some select cinephile circles as Noirvember. In celebration of the film noir genre as well as Neo-noir which evolved some of the classic staples in more contemporary styles, here is a selection of essential noir films. It’s […]
The Essential Movies About Memory
Tattoo this list to your chest, because you’ll want to remember these essential films about memory… The brain is a complex machine and memories are a fascinating and complicated part of being human. As a cinematic motif, memory has provided filmmakers with a huge amount of inspiration in so many unforgettable films. We’ve seen films […]
Searching for Yourself: When the Detective Must Journey Within to Discover They Are the Culprit
Tom Jolliffe looks at the search for self in cinema, when repression, mental illness or physical ailments blind a protagonist from the chilling truth… they are the villain. I love a cinematic Detective yarn. A typically weary, clearly damaged protagonist is sent on a mission to find an elusive figure, be it a murderer, or […]
The Christopher Nolan Paradox
From the luxury of total indulgence to some of the most forgiving and reasonable fans, why Christopher Nolan has it made as a director… He’s one of the best directors of his generation. He leads the way in some ground-breaking technology, whilst being a staunch supporter of old fashioned ways (whether that is shooting on […]
Christopher Nolan says Tenet was inspired by Memento, reveals there’s a Tenet Easter egg in the film
With Christopher Nolan’s time-inverted spy thriller Tenet releasing of DVD, Blu-ray, and digital platforms this week, the director has revealed the film was actually inspired by his 2000 breakout backwards-mystery thriller Memento. In an interview with Complex, Nolan discussed how Tenet has been hinted at in his earlier work starting with Memento as well as revealing […]
10 Essential Revenge Films
Tom Jolliffe offers up ten essential revenge films… A dish best served cold. The humble revenge film. It’s a long tried and tested formula which still proves immensely popular. There have been innumerable films but that overriding quest for vengeance is always there. Picking 10 essential films in such a wide and all encompassing genre […]
What Could Christopher Nolan’s Next Film Be and When Will We Hear About It?
Samuel Brace on Christopher Nolan’s next project… It’s certainly true that very few directors elicit such strong levels of anticipation as Christopher Nolan. A new Nolan movie is an event, no matter the genre, no matter the subject matter; it doesn’t need to be a sequel, remake, or adaptation of a well-known brand – people […]
Why Remaking Great Films Is A Bad Idea
This week, Neil Calloway questions the wisdom of remaking classic films… In the 1980s Frank Oz, the man who is both Miss Piggy and Yoda, asked Michael Caine if he wanted to star in a remake of Bedtime Story, a 1964 film that despite starring David Niven and Marlon Brando, was not a success. Why […]
Remake in the works for Christopher Nolan mind-bender Memento
Christopher Nolan’s (Interstellar) second film, reverse chronological thriller Memento, is set to get the remake treatment according to The Hollywood Reporter. SEE ALSO: Warner Bros. rumoured to be planning Akira trilogy with Christopher Nolan SEE ALSO: Christopher Nolan’s next film set for 2017 Released in 2000, Memento put Nolan on the map as a filmmaking […]
Interstellar and Christopher Nolan’s Continued Impact
Sam Carey on Interstellar and Christopher Nolan’s continued impact… Modern cinema throws up few things you can depend on but Christopher Nolan is one of them. Released this week on DVD and Blu-ray is Interstellar, the director’s tenth feature. In celebration we look back at a few of his most important films and examine what […]
