science fiction

Sculptures in Time Pt. V: Tarkovsky’s STALKER

Andrei Tarkovsky’s Stalker is ripe with philosophical connotations; here, we discuss some of the film’s more prominent ideas.

Interview With Julian Grant, Author Of THE CINEMA 2.0 MANIFESTO

Film to some is much more than a hobby, but a lifestyle. Sometimes it can…

THE CIRCLE: More Obtuse Than Well-Rounded
THE CIRCLE: More Obtuse Than Well-Rounded

Though with timely themes and a fine cast/director, The Circle attempts to do too much with its material, instead ending up as lost potential.

GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY VOL. 2: James Gunn Does it Again
GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY VOL. 2: James Gunn Does It Again

Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 pales, in some ways, to its predecessor, yet it has just enough charm and heart to make up for its pitfalls.

What Is The Impact Of Smartphone Addiction? An Interview with James Hughes, Director Of THE NOMOPHOBE
The Implications Of Smartphone Addiction: An Interview With James Hughes, Director Of THE NOMOPHOBE

We spoke with London-based director James Hughes about his short film THE NOMOPHOBE and the implications of smartphone addiction.

The Beginners Guide: Christopher Nolan, Director
The Beginners Guide: Christopher Nolan, Director

In this Beginner’s Guide we discuss some of Christopher Nolan’s best work to date, his influences and artful filmmaking skills.

A Summer Box Office Forecast – Part 1

In the first of a series for 2017, we take a run-down through the box office potential of several high-profile summer movies.

The Beginners Guide: John Carpenter, Director
The Beginners Guide: John Carpenter, Director

In this beginner’s guide, we discuss John Carpenter’s work – spanning the duration of his career in skillfully frightening his audience.

COLOSSAL: Anne Hathaway Towers Over An Uneven Landscape
COLOSSAL: Anne Hathaway Towers Over An Uneven Landscape

Colossal is a fantasy-oriented film about a kaiju monster that somehow manages to be both emotionally effective and profound.

THE FIFTH ELEMENT: Have 20 Years Been Kind To Luc Besson's Schizophrenic Sci-fi?
THE FIFTH ELEMENT: Have 20 Years Been Kind To Luc Besson’s Schizophrenic Sci-fi?

The Fifth Element 20 years later: it’s still the packed with resplendent imagery, inventive art direction, and some well edited set pieces.

THE DISCOVERY: A Failed Attempt At An Interesting Idea
THE DISCOVERY: A Failed Attempt At An Interesting Idea

The Discovery dabbles in too many genres and never makes a compelling case for any of them, resulting in yet another lackluster Netflix film.

Interview With THE DARK TAPES Director Michael McQuown
THE DARK TAPES: The Best Found Footage Film In Years

The stale found footage genre is revitalised with ambitious anthology film The Dark Tapes, a stunning directorial debut from Michael McQuown.

GHOST IN THE SHELL: Impressive Visuals Not Enough To Save This Bland, Hollywoodized Remake
GHOST IN THE SHELL: Impressive Visuals Not Enough To Save This Bland, Hollywoodized Remake

Ghost in the Shell is full of visual splendor, yet ultimately lacks the originality or prowess of the original Japanese anime film.

POWER RANGERS: Late In Game Reboot Morphs With THE BREAKFAST CLUB
POWER RANGERS: Late In Game Reboot Morphs With THE BREAKFAST CLUB

Entertaining without being too campy or ironic, Power Rangers gives its target audience what they’re looking for – sentiment and nostalgia.

The Beginner's Guide: David Cronenberg, Director
The Beginner’s Guide: David Cronenberg, Director

In this beginner’s guide, we discuss David Cronenberg’s work – an influential director who is particularly known for his body horror films.