How the year 1999 changed cinema forever

The battering ram approach, if you will. It worked, although word of mouth and ecstatic reviews helped. But the sea change would begin with 1999sThe Blair Witch Project. Its easy to overlook just how clever and groundbreaking theBlair Witchcampaign was. Secondly, people wildly, wildly reacted to it. In a way they hadnt wildly reacted toLethal Weapon 4. Bruce Willis was still there, but the firstStar Warsprequel was hardly sold off the back of its stars....

April 25, 2014 · 4 min · 724 words · James Galvan

Interview With Chris Messina On Directing Alex Of Venice

We sit down with actor-director Chris Messina to talk about helming his first feature and the future of cinema. This year marks Chris Messinas fourth participation in the Tribeca Film Festival. Could you talk about [directing] after being a successful actor? Sometimes you find them, but often you dont. And wed execute the duration [of the digital cameras card], which is about 27 minutes long. Terrible for an editor, but great to find real moments....

April 25, 2014 · 5 min · 861 words · Luis Thompson

The top 50 assholes in cinema

They’re despicable, smug and downright unpleasant. Pete is one of the more sympathetic scummers on our list. Buzz calls his brother Kevin Cheese face which is rude. He also described him as a little trout sniffer, which is mean. Its like Radio 2 listeners arguing over who heard Laura Marling first. Its just another of the many reasons for buying anIn BrugesDVD. Basically, if Mal were nicer, hed be dead by now....

April 25, 2014 · 5 min · 980 words · Jesus Aguirre

Top 25 Steven Seagal films

Heres the full countdown on one page] I love Steven Seagal films. I think thats an important thing to state here. This isnt a sarcastic, snarky piece. This is all high fives and hi-ya!s. Look, I kind of get it. Steven Seagals films do have common aspects that it’s possible for you to expect to see. Ad content continues below Still, though, I love these films. I love that I can spot the same elements....

April 25, 2014 · 12 min · 2503 words · Gina Wilson

25 hidden subtexts in family movies

Family movies are just wholesome, innocent, politics-free entertainment, right? However, one genre of films that seems ripe for a closer look is the family movie. Ostensibly made for children, they are nevertheless made by adults, with adult concerns and agendas. What do you think? Do you agree or disagree? Frozen Ad content continues below Whats it about?Its the heart-warming tale of sisterly love overcoming all. By making yourself lonely, you make others lonely too....

April 24, 2014 · 3 min · 594 words · Alexander Mejia

In praise of Alfred Hitchcock’s Rope

Famous for its long takes, Alfred Hitchcock’s Rope is a blackly funny exercise in suspense, too. Ryan takes a look back… Murder can be art, too. Then, Brandon and Phillip do what any sensible pair of murderers would do: they throw a party. Much has been written about Hitchcocks use of long takes and sparing use of editing inRope. As the camera roves around the grim party, the audience becomes an invisible gatecrasher....

April 24, 2014 · 1 min · 90 words · Jose Williams

Jack Thorne interview: adapting Let The Right One In for the stage

We talked to writer Jack Thorne about adapting a much-loved book, trees, and the nature of romance… Warning: this interview contains spoilers for Let The Right One In. Jack Thorne knows all about the pain of being a teenager. Lets start at the beginning. How did writing a stage adaptation of Let The Right One In come about? But I think John can do magic things on stage. I love the book, by the way....

April 24, 2014 · 5 min · 886 words · Brittany Hunter

Agents of SHIELD: The Only Light In The Darkness Review

Joss Whedon wouldntJoss WhedonAmy Acker twice would he?Im still getting over what happened to Ackers Fred inAngel. Whatever the case, lets take a moment to give a little state of the union onAgents of SHIELD. Its just a different show, a tight narrative with deep characters and an anything goes feel. Just thought Id share that. The opening establishes Blackout and his powers are indeed creepy and cool. Ad content continues below...

April 23, 2014 · 2 min · 379 words · Megan Contreras

The 11 Greatest Canadian Superheroes

So pop open a Molson and join us for our celebration of the heroes to the North! Whats cooler than a gamma powered Canadian Bigfoot? Langowski postulated that the Aurora Borealis (didnt he play Angel?) caused his transformation into an orange furred monstrosity rather than a green goliath. In 1940, the War Exchange Conservation Act was passed to preserve the value of the Canadian dollar. As a result most non-essential U....

April 23, 2014 · 3 min · 569 words · Thomas Caldwell

Loadout: You Should Be Playing It

Steady updates and a dedicated fan community are among the many reasons why you should get into Loadout today! But dont just take my word for it. So why should you be playingLoadoutif you arent already? Also, victory twerking. Ad content continues below But the biggest reason why you should hop on the bandwagon today? But the latest Domination update is only the tip of the iceberg as far as the game is concerned....

April 22, 2014 · 1 min · 110 words · Beth Frank

Mary Elizabeth Winstead, Katie Nehra, and Derek Luke Interview

Was this the first time you got to see the movie? Ad content continues below Mary Elizabeth Winstead:The finished film? We all saw a rough cut a while ago, which was still the essence of the movie. Im like Wow, this is like a real movie! [Laughs] MEW:It makes a real difference. KN:It really does! Sometimes while I was watching it, Im like, I dont know. Why is there a boom in this shot?...

April 22, 2014 · 6 min · 1257 words · Megan Williams

The geek roles of Karl Urban

His accidental foray into the world of geekdom (I havent conscientiously tried to do anything in my career! Ad content continues below I think I just shit my pants. Mores the pity that director Steve Beck hasnt helmed anything since. Do not trust to hope. It has forsaken these lands. You keep what you kill. If I turn into one of those demons, shoot me. One in the heart and one in the head, and dont you hesitate....

April 22, 2014 · 1 min · 194 words · Michael Estes

Game Of Thrones, spoilers, and good manners

This week, a major plot twist happened in the Game Of Thrones TV show. It was a moment spoiled for many in advance. We may as well start with those words just up there. See how clear that bit in bold at the top is? Note that the headline doesnt include spoilers, either. It does the job. Its a system used around the planet by many far better websites than this one....

April 18, 2014 · 4 min · 797 words · Kristen Fitzpatrick