With COVID making appearances in our fictional filmscapes, when is it ‘too soon’ for filmmakers to respond to a crisis? “Shakespeare wrote King Lear during the Plague.” The viral ‘motivational’ post circulated recently on my lockdown stomping-grounds, LinkedIn and Twitter, in an apparent attempt to spark inspiration or productivity while we were all pulling our […]Read More
From executive producer Steven Spielberg, comes the much-anticipated fourth installment of the Jurassic Park franchise, Jurassic World. Directed by Colin Trevorrow and starring Chris Pratt and Bryce Dallas Howard, the film is a worthy sequel to the original 1992 blockbuster, offering a nostalgically tinged thrill-ride that will capture the imaginations of adults and children alike. […]Read More
I’ve always been a film guy, ever since I was old enough to understand them. I tend to watch films most days, they can differ from great to good to bad and to exceedingly dire, but it doesn’t matter because either way I’m interested. It took me a while to think this list through but the upcoming 5 […]Read More
In the second ever ‘My Life In Films’, Sophie bares all and tells us all about the films that made her the person she is today. Toy Story (1995) Dir: John Lasseter The year was 1996. My Mum sat three month old me down in front of the television and put Toy Story into the […]Read More
Title: Jurassic Park Starring: Sam Neill, Laura Dern, Jeff Goldblum and Sir Richard Attenborough Synopsis: Based on Michael Crichton’s novel of the same name, Steven Spielberg’s 1993 action-packed dinosaur adventure is a classic, beloved by all cinephiles. The film invites us into the eponymous theme park, wherein eccentric millionaire John Hammond (Attenborough), has developed an […]Read More
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