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A recurring theme in many of Alfred Hitchcock’s films is that of an “everyday” person being thrust into a not-so-everyday situation and managing to it. The best example of this is North by Northwest (1959), starring Cary Grant as a businessman whose identity is mistaken for that of a spy. A subtler example is Rear… Read more
When it comes to crime and punishment, the court of public opinion molds the rules by which it thinks we all should live. Bend the rules one way and justice is served; bend them the other way and rights are protected. Complicating these sorts of matters are politicians, who will say what they must to… Read more
I often wonder if a contributing factor to the demise of a celebrity relationship is the pressure of media scrutiny. It’s not that the media is to blame for any conflict; it’s because the media tends to influence the public into picking sides, which leads me to wonder if each person in a struggling relationship… Read more
Filmoria couldn’t possibly have a “Must See Movies” section without including Adam McKay’s Step Brothers. This hilarious laugh-out loud comedy first attracted my attention when it was released in August 2008, and being only just fifteen I was at the age where you feel you must go and see everything that previously you wouldn’t have… Read more
Warning: This Review Contains Spoilers Arguably the greatest Christmas film – if not greatest film – of all time, It’s a Wonderful Life is an absolute must over the holiday season. Directed by Frank Capra (Mr. Smith Goes to Washington), it tells the story of George Bailey (James Stewart) who is still in his hometown… Read more
According to Guinness World Records (as of May, 2011), the most portrayed character in film history is Santa Claus, with 793 appearances. (For the record, The Devil is second with 724 appearances, but the rest of the Top Ten are hundreds of appearances behind that.) This should come as no surprise, because Santa Claus –… Read more
What is it about 1946’s It’s A Wonderful Life that strikes such a chord in so many people? At least anecdotally, it’s surely the most popular Christmas movie of all time (with apologies to better holiday movies), and yet Christmas doesn’t appear until late in the film. Many think it’s because of the film’s interesting… Read more
Long before he was battling the elements in The Day After Tomorrow and jumping back and forth in time in Source Code, Jake Gyllenhaal appeared in a film highly regarded nowadays as a cult classic. Released in 2001, Donnie Darko initially received a frosty reception, with its box office takings not surpassing the film’s actual… Read more
Colin Firths victory at the 2011 Academy Awards was a long time coming. Often seen as a second fiddle to Hugh Grant when it comes to the quintessential Englishman it took his portrayal of George the sixth to get people to sit up and take notice. But it was another George, one that almost won… Read more
As a kid, I was introduced to old-time radio-shows by my grandfather (who heard them live when they were originally broadcast). My first taste was the comedy duo of Abbott and Costello. After repeatedly playing it to the point of complete memorization, I moved on to War of the Worlds, perhaps the most infamous of… Read more
There’s a line in Rob Reiner’s A Few Good Men (1992), spoken by Lt. Dan Kaffee (Tom Cruise), a Naval attorney, about the situation in which his clients find themselves. Kaffee says, “It doesn’t matter what I believe. It only matters what I can prove.” This not only holds true in a court of law,… Read more
Finally comes a horror/thriller that actually makes you genuinely afraid. Sitting in the cinema watching this on the day of release, one of the first thoughts that went through my head was that there was just no chance of me understanding it first time. The characters are so complex, the plot so twisted with confusing… Read more
In this mysterious Spanish fantasy, viewers experience an adventure so magical and intense that every other fantasy film is put to shame. Directed by Guillermo Del Toro, Pan’s Labyrinth has become known for its beautiful cinematography and soundtrack, stunning special effects and amazing performances from the cast. Although subtitled, this film doesn’t rely too much… Read more
Martin Scorcese is the incredibly talented Director of films such as Taxi Driver, Raging Bull and Goodfellas. So when The Departed was released back in 2006, people knew it would be good. After all, Scorcese knows how to direct a quality film. Though his films are, as a rule, not for the faint-hearted, they remain… Read more
The Bucket List, 2007. Directed by Rob Reiner. Starring Jack Nicholson, Morgan Freeman and Sean Hayes. From the first time I watched “The Bucket List,” I was swept away by the strong emotional value and the complete mixture of emotions this film causes you to feel. I smiled, I laughed, and most of all, I… Read more
Fight Club, 1999. Directed by David Fincher. Starring Brad Pitt, Edward Norton and Helena Bonham Carter. “The first rule of Fight Club is you must not talk about Fight Club. The second rule of Fight Club is you must not talk about Fight Club.” Meet ‘narrator.’ He’s an insomniac. In fact, he’s a depressed insomniac.… Read more
The NeverEnding Story, 1984. Directed by Wolfgang Petersen. Starring Noah Hathaway, Barret Oliver and Tami Stronach. Imagine a world where luck dragons soar through the sky, where racing snails charge through the woods, and the only boundaries of what is possible is your imagination. Welcome to Fantasia, where everything is magical and nothing is impossible.… Read more
American Beauty tells the uncomplicated story of a middle aged man in a mid-life crisis, depressed, doubting his marriage and outrageously becoming infatuated with his daughter’s best friend. However, what is a very unimaginative storyline quickly becomes the basis for a very cultural and deep journey for every audience member, and leaves no-one doubting that… Read more
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