Wes Anderson has done it again! By which I mean made a bizarre film with a totally unique premise, melancholy undertones and ridiculously underplayed humour. And of course, I loved it.
Bark as good as its bite (Isle of Dogs review)
Author: Daniel Robinson
What’s the score with Alexandre Desplat?
Alexandre Desplat is a French-born composer who has scored for more than 150 films. His work has a very wide range, that mixes beautifully romantic scores for films like The Kings Speech and The Imitation Game, with his more quirky, humorous scores in collaboration with Wes Anderson. Born in Paris in 1961, Desplat began playing … Continue reading What’s the score with Alexandre Desplat?
Pop Goes the Culture (Ready Player One review)
Ready Player One is the new blockbuster film from Steven Spielberg, the man responsible for defining what a blockbuster film actual is. Having to follow up hits like Jurassic Park and Indiana Jones, just two of his countless hits, is a monumental task. It is with the biggest smile on my face that I announce that he has managed to add another amazing film to his legendary back catalogue.
What’s the score with John Williams?
It hardly seems useful to introduce John Williams and his work. He is arguably the most recognized film composer to have lived, with blockbuster scores securing his spot at the top of the list. His work on Star Wars, Harry Potter, and all but three of Spielberg’s films have meant that his discography is huge … Continue reading What’s the score with John Williams?
What’s the score with Thomas Newman?
Thomas Newman is a film composer best known for his work with Disney and Sam Mendes. His film scores utilise many rare and ethnic instruments, often not heard in mainstream film scores, and his style is incredibly unique. Despite being nominated for 14 Academy Awards, he has never won one, making him one of the … Continue reading What’s the score with Thomas Newman?
What’s the score with Hans Zimmer?
Hans Zimmer is arguably one of the best renowned and well-respected film composers of all time. Known for his music for Gladiator, Pirates of the Caribbean and many Christopher Nolan films, his style has been endlessly imitated, but his own talents lie much deeper than his ability to make a lot of dramatic noise. Zimmer … Continue reading What’s the score with Hans Zimmer?
The Problem with Trailers (and why I rarely watch them)
The new Infinity War trailer came out today, and already I’ve been asked by several people If I’ve seen it. The simple answer the people who ask is no I haven’t, and I don’t plan on. Here’s why.
Indiana Croft and the Temple of Dull (Tomb Raider review)
I’m in a rare position where I have never seen any of the other Lara Croft films, or played any of the games. With only a slight bit of knowledge about the character of Lara Croft before seeing Tomb Raider, I felt I was able to go in with no premonitions, and have a very unbiased view of the film...OH MY GOD IS IT BORING.
The Drugs don’t work, they just make it worse (Gringo Review)
Produced by Amazon Studios (you know, that online retailer that has decided to turn its hand to filmmaking), Gringo is a crime-comedy directed by Nash Edgerton (in his directorial debut). It stars David Oyelowo (who is by far the best part about the film) alongside Joel Edgerton, Charlize Theron and Amanda Seyfried.
Sex, Lies and Suspicious Russians (Red Sparrow review)
Red Sparrow has been all over the media this week with criticism of overtly sexual scenes filled with gratuitous gore, mixed with a dull plot and lack of depth. I must admit, I don’t know what film everyone else was watching because I thought it was fantastic!
Daniel Robinson: From Reel to Real 