The world was introduced to Sheriff Woody (Tom Hanks) and Buzz Lightyear (Tim Allen) in 1996 alongside the forthcoming animated powerhouse called Pixar. Being the first full-length computer-animated film, this combination of talent and technology proved to be perfect for the launch of the studio and these characters. By 2010, Toy Story 3 seemed to […]
‘You know the difference between you and me? I make this look good.’ Agent J (Will Smith) Over the past two decades since the release of the original Men in Black, the world has changed. In 1997, Will Smith was at the height of his stardom and Tommy Lee Jones proved to be the perfect foil to […]
‘I don’t have all the answers to the question of violence. But I feel they lie in our humanity, in the empathy we hold for ourselves and others.’ – Jennifer Kent The majority of films that depict the history of Australia tend to be dark, violent and contain very little hope. The Nightingale seems to […]
“That day Jennea was born was like the most euphoric, miraculous unconditional love – total purity in the room – but, I think deep down inside of me I knew I was incapable of being what she needed and deserved.” Brian Welch Ask anyone how much they value their father’s love and you will hear […]
‘What’s more important is that the monsters are controllable by the players. Pikachu is like the name of the species. But each player can name their own Pikachu. So kids can relate to it more. They get more attached to them that way.’ Satoshi Tajiri For many, it may have been a strange experience to […]
One of the wonders of modern cinema is the upward trajectory of Seth Rogen. The Canadian actor has managed to develop his career around adult comedies (Superbad, Neighbours) and capitalising on his unique voice for animated projects. (Kung Fu Panda, The Lion King) Whether he is writing the screenplay or merely fills the roles provided […]
When audiences hear about grey cinema, some might think there is a new film coming out that is based in the E.L. James book series. The reality is that there is a bigger market than those interested in the trilogy based on Christian Grey. When movie marketers are looking for a growing audience, they need […]
