How do filmmakers use colour palettes
There are many nuances to a film that often go unnoticed. No, we are not talking about Easter eggs and references to pop culture...
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4 April 2024
Vegas on screen: a self-guided tour through cinema history
Las Vegas is a glitzy, glamorous destination, and has been for more than seventy years. While many tourists visit the Nevadan city thanks to its outstanding casinos and entertainment shows, movie buffs will find that it provides much in the shape of cinema history. If you’re planning a trip to Sin City, then consider swinging by the following attractions; you’ll be walking through cinematic history.
7 February 2024
From page to screen: successful book-to-film adaptations
The cinematic universe is filled with successful productions based on equally successful books. The Lord of the Rings, The Hunger Games, Dune, Harry Potter, IT, Gone Girl, and The Shining are just a few examples of literary works that jumped from bookstore shelves to the big screens.
14 October 2023
Can Netflix’s The Gentlemen series improve upon the film?
Guy Ritchie’s 2019 offering The Gentlemen was a return to form for the British director. He went back to his gangster roots and delivered a fresh and innovative crime tale set in London. Thanks to the popularity of that picture, a spinoff series is set for release via Netflix in 2023/2024.
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Home Alone’s five best booby traps
Home Alone is nothing if not one of the most classic Christmas movies out there. With the movie celebrating its 30th anniversary this year,...
Martin Scorsese’s top five films
Martin Scorsese is one of the biggest names in Hollywood. The American film director has been working in the industry since he turned 20...
The true cost of movie-making
Among many frequent questions, most film-related FAQs revolve around “how to make a movie” and “how expensive is it to make one?”. And yet,...
The worst film characters to meet in a casino
Casinos are great settings for movies. They hold the promise of high-stakes action, life-changing decisions, moral dilemmas, and an ever-present element of risk and...
The five best casinos of the James Bond franchise
When we think of James Bond, our minds begin to fill with images of fast cars, beautiful women, glamourous locations, and danger. But this...
How cinema speaks to the other arts
It’s often been said that birds of a feather, flock together. That might not always be true when it comes to business but the...
What makes a great sports movie?
From Rocky to Moneyball, sports movies are one of Hollywood’s most cherished genres and can often be a hit with both awards bodies and...
