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?
I have resisted this post for a while now. I try and keep my film blog lighthearted and entertaining, but I think it’s finally time for my first rant (after my mini moans about ‘Beauty and The Beast’, this one has been a long time coming!) Disney are currently in a habit of rebooting all … Continue reading STOP RUINING MY CHILDHOOD! (A Mini Rant about Disney Remakes)
And so, the Oscars are upon us! I had really wanted to see all the nominees so I could give my fair opinion on who should win what, but unfortunately our local Odeon decided not to show Lady Bird or Phantom Thread, so I’ve missed them. I don’t, however, think they’ll win anything, but here … Continue reading “…and the Winner Is” (2018 Oscars Predictions)
An enjoyable and fairly gripping crime-thriller, which showcases an impressive use of speedy re-shoots (click to read more)
Welcome to my 50th blog post! To celebrate the milestone, I thought I'd share some of my earliest films and look at the evolution of my film making, while massively embarrassing myself at the same time (click to read more)
Darkest Hour is perhaps Gary Oldman’s finest performance, but the film never quite decides if it wants to be a dark war-time thriller, or a charming drama about the struggles of a bumbling politician. The result is a film that never quite lives up to the legend (click to read more)
After waiting in the cold for six hours, surrounded by rude, awful people, I managed to meet a cinematic icon and hero of mine (click to read more)
For all its moral issues and predictable plot points, The Greatest Showman has such a toe-tapping, uplifting soundtrack that none of the problems matter (click to read more)
Reflect on a great year in film as I recall some of my favourite films of 2017, and look forward to what 2018 has to offer (click to read more)
My favourite Christopher Nolan film is 'Memento'. 'Memento' was Nolan’s first major film, and had a budget of $9 million (a tiny budget by modern Nolan standards). However, what it lacks in massive eye-catching action, it more than makes up for with an utterly original story, and a fascinating way of telling it. 'Memento' tells … Continue reading Running Out of Time: Non-Linear Narratives in Film
Daniel Robinson: From Reel to Real 