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A Filmmaker's Guide to: 20 Films of the 2000s
I grew up with 2000s film and most of these I remember seeing in the cinema as a teenager or young adult. The films of this era can only be explained as innovative. As we approach our own times, we see innovation take another step into the world of immersive cinema - things like 3-D, IMAX 3D and other sights that give me a headache are coming out now. Yes, from the 1990s we carry on our backs the fact that everyone is still trying to create the next great classic film because instead of being at the end of the millennia, we're at the start of a brand new one.
By Annie Kapur5 years ago in Geeks
A Filmmaker's Review: “Dr Zhivago” (1965)
A film based on a book by Boris Pasternak which itself has had many things based upon it, most recently the book “The Secrets We Kept” by Lara Prescott that deals with the turbulent history behind the book. But nothing quite like this film has presented us with a physical display of what this book means to classic literature and what this film means to cinema history. One of the considerably great epics of the 1960s, it stands alongside “Lawrence of Arabia” (1962) for its wide shots of cold and snowy Russia, moving into the mountains and the large, open city streets normally packed full of people with discerning political views. It is a spectacular display of cinematic excellence and the overture at the beginning sets a great tone for the next wonderful piece of storytelling. The contrasting colour schemes teach us about the ways Russia is changing and the popularity of certain colour schemes slowly adapted by certain characters means that this is a permanent and very quick change, but not one that is happy - instead it is full of civil war and with each step towards the Russian Revolution, this film sheds a new light on the faults and fumbles of both sides and the rights and wrongs of the Russian political system. All this sets a backdrop for a turbulent love affair between two people who are married to others in this epic story of love and war.
By Annie Kapur5 years ago in Geeks
Filming of 'Captain Marvel' Seems Like It Will Most Likely Take Place Overseas
Marvel Studios’ Captain Marvel 2, starring Brie Larson, who will be reprising her titular role from 2019's Captain Marvel, which grossed $1.13 billion worldwide, will be directed by Nia DaCosta, director of the upcoming Candyman film, which itself is a sequel to the 1992 Candyman film taking place in modern times. Her credits also include the award-winning indie Western drama film Little Woods starring Lily James and Tessa Thompson. Captain Marvel 2 is written by Megan McDonell, whose credits include TV’s Normal People. The previous directors from the original Captain Marvel, Anna Boden and Ryan Fleck, will likely be helming the Ms. Marvel series for Disney+.
By Culture Slate5 years ago in Geeks
Margot Robbie Says We Could Be Seeing "New Sides" Of Harley Quinn In 'The Suicide Squad'
This past weekend was DC FanDome, and the internet is abuzz with news of upcoming DC releases. FanDome brought us news of upcoming movies, games, comics, and TV content, unveiling trailers for various titles: Gotham Knights, a new video game featuring Batman heroes Nightwing, Batgirl, Robin, and Red Hood; Zack Snyder's Justice League, the highly-anticipated re-cut of Justice League from director Zack Snyder set to release on HBO Max next year; and Matt Reeves' The Batman, starring Robert Pattinson.
By Culture Slate5 years ago in Geeks
A Filmmaker's Review: "Auschwitz: The Nazis and the Final Solution" (BBC, 2005)
A documentary created by the BBC to showcase the lives of the survivors of the death camp of Auschwitz-Birkenau was first broadcast in 2005 and is now available on Netflix and other sites to view. It is a six-part documentary series that concentrates on the formation, building, usage and realisation of the Auschwitz death camp and from the survivors telling their tales of pain and torment to an surviving SS Officer who is haunted by his own ignorance and even to love stories which evolved between prisoner and officer in the death camp - this documentary shows us the interior of Auschwitz like we have never seen before. I bet they did not teach you about any of this stuff in school. It is absolutely heartbreaking.
By Annie Kapur5 years ago in Geeks
What the Transformers Movie Reboot Universe Need to Make it Better than the Bay-Era Movies.
The Micheal Bay movie series saw five films and met mixed reviews the further down the line the story went. But when Bumblebee hit theatres and saw high praise and great reviews, it caused for a new change in the films place within the Transformers films. Rather than being a prequel, as originally planned, it was decided to change it to the start of a rebooted movie franchise. With it now all set and a new series of films to spring from it, we will look at what the new franchise needs to be a success for fans both old and new.
By Craig Arnott5 years ago in Geeks
A Filmmaker's Guide to: 20 Films of the 1970s
The 1970s were an interesting decade for film because we were moving more towards knowing our genres apart. In comparison to the 1960s and before, it was more difficult to tell whether your opinion was that "Rosemary's Baby" (1968) was a horror or a thriller because of its method of suggestiveness. But, by the time we get to the 1970s, I think through the way we get a very full-on approach to horror especially, nobody would even think to suggest that "The Exorcist" (1973) was a thriller film. We are very sure that is horror by the way in which we are now allowed to see exactly what's going on.
By Annie Kapur5 years ago in Geeks
Zack Snyder Confirms That His Cut Of 'Justice League' Will Be Released In Four Parts, One Hour Each
“The Snyder Cut” has been a hot topic among DC fans for the last few years. Joss Whedon took over directorial duties for 2017’s Justice League when Zack Snyder had to step away due to a family tragedy. The response to the finished product was...not kind. Some found that the film felt inconsistent and could have been much better. In fact, it sparked a fan campaign to have Zack Snyder finish his interpretation of the film as he had envisioned it.
By Culture Slate5 years ago in Geeks
A Filmmaker's Guide to: 20 Films of the 1960s
The 1960s was the beginning of truly modernised cinema. Things were happening, stars were becoming superstars, cinema was getting bigger budgets by the minute and equipment was surely modernising with nearly all films of larger budget being made entirely in colour now. Things were looking up for film and Hollywood in an age where it was considered that the Golden Era was dead and gone with the 50s. The era of peace and love was here and the music of the psychedelic Beach Boys, the death of Buddy Holly and the crooning harmonica folk rock of Bob Dylan were about the set the world on fire. Hollywood was about to take the biggest u-turn this world had ever seen and film would never be the same again.
By Annie Kapur5 years ago in Geeks
Top Five Movie Plot Twists of The Last Two Decades
Everyone enjoys a good twist in the plot of the movie. Most of the movie buffs watch these movies just to enjoy these sudden twists. This article discusses five of the best movie plot twists that have left many stunned.[1] Let’s explore the best movies with some of the most unexpected plot twists.
By Jack thomson5 years ago in Geeks
A Filmmaker's Guide to: 20 Films of the 1950s
The 1950s are probably my personal favourite decade because of the fact there is such brilliant music from the era. Another thing about the 50s is that it is considered the true beginning of the Modern West. The Second World War is over, Hitler is dead and gone, American Production is up ten-fold and more and there are reparations all over the world. Peace and Love would come along in the form of the 1960s as a result of the Cold War (it isn't really a war, but it is a war - just nobody's fighting and just collecting random weapons).
By Annie Kapur5 years ago in Geeks
