Blog posts by year and monthFebruary 2017
Posts (8)
Bill Paxton
The actor and director Bill Paxton died a few days ago. I admired his work, particularly Near Dark - which has a very special significance for me...p
Frame Of Reference
I’m sometimes accused of referring to too many other movies in my film reviews - I'm not going to change and here’s why...
Killer Concept
I Am Not A Serial Killer is out on DVD - I love this film and supported its small release in the cinema. Some people wondered what the point of doing that was - here are my reasons.
My Top Five Academy Ratio Films (of This Century)
Andrea Arnold’s excellent American Honey is now on DVD. It’s one of an increasing number of modern films shot in an antique aspect ratio - here are my favourites.
Toni Erdmann
The brilliant German comedy drama Toni Erdmann is apparently going to be remade with Jack Nicholson and Kristin Wiig - I really don’t understand why…
Bernard Herrmann and Taxi Driver
Martin Scorsese’s Taxi Driver is back in cinemas. It’s extraordinary score is the last piece to be composed by the great Bernard Herrmann.
Director Docs
There’s a great new documentary out about Brian de Palma - here is my pick of other notable director profiles.
And Finally
When the word ‘final’ appears in a movie title - what does it actually mean?
