After a small directorial merry-go-round , Matthew Vaughn has been hired by 20th Century Fox to direct the sequel to his super hero outing X-Men: First Class. The decision is not final by any means, but with anticipation mounting for a follow up to the critically successful prequel to the original trilogy, the cast is slowly starting to fall into place.
Articles By: Jim Turnbull
Jim Turnbull’s Top 10 Films of 2011
2012 is finally here, and what better time to reflect on what has been a truly terrific year for films. Whether it be a throwback to the silents films of the 1920s, fantasy homages to the art of classic filmmaking, or time travel comedies through vintage France, it was a formula that commonly employed, and commonly brought success.
Video Game Adaptations: Why They Never Work
The Godfather, 12 Angry Men, and Lara Croft: Tomb Raider – all of these titles have something in common, yet one does not quite belong. If you haven’t guessed it, all three are adaptations, yet only The Godfather and 12 Angry Men have received critical acclaim. With so many detailed, well written, and acclaimed video games now in circulation, why is it that their adaptations suck?
’24′ Film To Start Shooting in Spring 2012
Rumors of a big screen adaption of smash hit TV show 24 have been flying around for years, however fans of Jack Bauer will be pleased to know shooting of a feature length film is set to commence in Spring 2012.
What Makes Exploitation Cool?
The exploitation film has been making somewhat of a comeback in recent years, and some might even go as far to say it never went away. Whether it be a pure exploitation or a stylized reconstruction, the exaggerated feeling of ‘style-over-substance’ that often extracts a collective groan from more seasoned-films fans, instead draws consensus: grindhouse is awesome.
The Top 10 Most Badass Women in Film
With the release of David Fincher’s remake of The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo drawing ever closer, I thought now would be perfect opportunity to pay homage to the central character of the Millennium trilogy. Not Lisbeth Salander specifically, but the archetype of the female badass.
The Importance of the Trailer
Advertisement and publicity has been possibly the most important part of the film industry (exempting the films themselves of course) since the mid-1970s. There are television spots, posters, billboards, and magazine interviews, but none of these aforementioned methods of reaching out to the public are anywhere near as important or as effective as the trailer.
Colin Firth Confirmed For “The Railway Man”
Oscar-winning actor Colin Firth will take the lead in prisoner-of-war drama The Railway Man. The critically acclaimed actor will be filling the shoes of Eric Lomax, a British Army Officer who was imprisoned in a Japanese POW camp in World War II, and will be based on the novel of the same name.
5 Remakes Better Than The Original
The idea of a remake is something that grates on the ears of the majority movie fans around the world. Whether it be an old classic or a modern favourite, the aforementioned mentality is common thought amongst the movie-going public, with the concept of the reboot often inspiring negative reactions. But what about remakes that improve on the original? It may not seem like it, but there are absolutely loads of them!
The 10 Best Films of Alfred Hitchcock
The 13th of August marked the birthday of one of the most celebrated and enjoyed directors of all time, Alfred Hitchcock. Known as the master of the thriller, and one of the original auteurs, his filmography reads as a ‘whats what’ of cinema between the 1930s and 1960s. Whether it was his signature long shots, cameos, or innovative filmmaking, Hitchcock kept audiences gripped to the screens, and is still as hard hitting today as he was in his prime.
