Sam Gamble
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Stitch Holds Incredibly, Karate Kid Lack Force: British Box Office Round up May 30-Jun 01
The first week of June brings viewers to the movie screens in their droves. After a blockbuster weekend last week, both 'Lilo and Stitch' and 'Mission: Impossible' keep hold of the number one and two spots on the top 10 for the weekend. Coming in a distant third was the first weekend of 'Karate Kid: Legends', bringing together Jackie Chan and Ralph Macchio to the tune of £2.6million, nearly a whole million behind Mission in second place with £3.5million.
By Sam Gamble7 months ago in Geeks
World-Building: Fleshing out the World of the Screenplay
Creating a world for a story is just as integral to the creation of a story as characters and plot. Having a world that feels plausible, lived-in and realistic brings your audience in and helps cement them in the reality you are trying to create.
By Sam Gamble5 years ago in Journal
'The Karate Kid' - A First Time Watch
'The Karate Kid' is one of those movies that I've always been told I'd love but, for one reason or another, I've never gotten around to watching. In fact, the franchise as a whole has completely passed me by, but, with the recent premiere of the new season of Cobra Kai on Netflix, the world seems to be riding high on Karate Kid Fever, so I figured now was the best time to jump in and do a full retrospective on the Karate Kid franchise.
By Sam Gamble5 years ago in Geeks
'Lupin: Part 1' - A Fanboy Reviews
I'm an absolute sucker for a gentleman thief story. A slick and fast heist dripping with style, plenty of double crosses, and a grand reveal at the end; all taking place within a temple to the finer things of life? Sign me up, I'm in.
By Sam Gamble5 years ago in Geeks
'The Camera Does Not Matter': Creating Movies with a Phone
You’d be surprised how capable that piece of technology you have in your hand actually is. Phone cameras have come on leaps and bounds in the last few years to the point where it’s relatively commonplace to see films entirely shot on phone’s making their way into film festivals, and even theatrical releases. Whilst you will never get the same level of control and detail that you would get with a DSLR or cinema camera, you can get incredibly close.
By Sam Gamble5 years ago in Photography
'Wonder Woman: 1984' - A Fanboy Reviews
‘Wonder Woman: 1984’ was directed by Patty Jenkins and stars Gal Gadot as the titular heroine as she journeys through 80’s Washington D.C. to thwart the plans of Maxwell Lord (played by the Mandalorian himself, Pedro Pascal) when he comes into possession of a stone that grants wishes, but takes something in return.
By Sam Gamble5 years ago in Geeks
Heinsight: Rewriting 'Scooby Doo'
Scooby Doo is arguably one of the longest standing and most iconic characters ever put to film. The adventures of the mystery gang started back in the 60's, and have endured to this day with the upcoming reboot, 'Scoob!' (exclamation mark necessary). But this is not the first feature length Scooby outing. After the direct to video movies from the early nineties, we were treated to two live action Scooby Doo films in the early 2000's, written by James Gunn of all people. A lot of people enjoy these movies, and I myself am among those people, but I will be the first to admit that they're far from perfect. Dated CGI, questionable costume choices, and a paper-thin plot make these incredibly dated by today's standards. So let's take a stab at rewriting the live action Scooby Doo film.
By Sam Gamble5 years ago in Geeks
