The Intensity of Once Were Warriors
The intensity of Once Were Warriors can be underpinned by the expressions of Jake Heke (Temuera Morrison). Morrison apparently struggled to get into character, having previously played prominent baby-faced roles … Continue reading
Frank: The Dead Ends of Artistry and Success
Remember those books from when you were younger with titles like ‘What Will I Be When I Grow Up’ and ‘I Can Be Anything’? They illustrated a fantastical land where … Continue reading
How Cast Away Ruined My Life
Imagine it: your name is Wilson, and almost every person you have met over the last decade has been a film buff. Their ice-breaking question is always the same: “Hey, … Continue reading
Sweet Sixteen: The Arbitary Age Marker of Doom
The title, Sweet Sixteen, evokes mental images of an MTV fantasy. Imagine a cacophony of American teenagers celebrating with flash cars and Great Gatsby-like parties to signify their entrance into … Continue reading
The Skeleton Twins and Their Regression into the Past
Twins are connected, so goes the popular belief, through a telepathic understanding; sharing their thoughts and feelings as a unit. Little wonder do Milo (Bill Hader) and Maggie (Kristen Wiig) … Continue reading
The Martian: Single-Minded Spirit vs. Corporate Collaboration
The Martian joins the ranks of Jaws, No Country for Old Men, Lord of the Rings, and The Godfather in the film being considerably better than the book. Andy Weir’s … Continue reading
Macbeth: Shakespeare for the Game of Thrones Generation
Justin Kurzel reimagines Macbeth for the Game of Thrones generation. It’s a slow-motioned, blood-splattered war set in a near-mythical land. The more theatric elements are omitted in favour of further … Continue reading
The Meaning of Life Itself
No film reviewer will ever reach the peak of Roger Ebert. With his inimitable voice, he transcended the snobby critic stereotype by weaving populist opinions and introspection into his thoughts. … Continue reading
Dr Strangelove, or How Men Use Politics to Hide Their Inadequacies
The recurring image in this writer’s head while watching Dr Strangelove was of a playground. Imagine schoolchildren bickering, name-calling, and getting into fights – egged on by those around them … Continue reading
The Core Values of United Passions
When I flew on Delta Airlines between Dublin and New York last year, they played a video in which their CEO spoke about the company’s “core values of honesty, respect, … Continue reading
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