The long take (a continuous shot that lasts longer than the usual ones) is among the most discussed filming techniques; there seems to be a certain allure about extended takes, especially when they are particularly intricate, either for their length, which can go up to many minutes, or for the variety of characters and events […]
Month: July 2016
Pulling Focus: In The Mood for Love (2000)
This little dream might fade The opaque and ashen ache of stolen moments, and the often painful passage of time hangs heavy upon Hong Kong filmmaker Wong Kar-Wai, particularly in his masterpiece from 2000, In the Mood for Love. As anthem to the agony and ecstasy of close-lipped affection, this film, more than any other […]
Nikkatsu Diamond Guys: Volume 2 Arrow Video Blu-ray Review
New from Arrow Video is the Blu-ray/DVD release of Nikkatsu Diamond Guys: Volume 2, which is a collection of three films from the oldest studio in Japan. Starting in the late 1950’s, the studio began to model old Hollywood by finding talent and contracting them to their Diamond Line for a series of wild genre […]
Return of the Killer Tomatoes (1988) Arrow Video Blu-ray Review
New from Arrow Video is the Blu-ray release of the sci-fi comedy film Return of the Killer Tomatoes. It is a true masterpiece of the ridiculous that is reminiscent of comedic elements from the likes of Monty Python, Mel Brooks, and the Zuckers. The story takes place ten years after the original movie Attack of […]
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The 10 Worst Comedy Movies of All Time
“A comedian does funny things. A good comedian does things funny.” – Buster Keaton Comedy, by definition, is the genre that includes humorous situations with the purpose to entertain people and generate laughter. Without being too technical, and without getting too deep into the roots of comedy and how it was born, we can say […]
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The 25 Best Movie Scenes of The 1990s
A great scene can do a lot for a movie. Even if the film itself is relatively unimpressive, a standout scene of great action, emotional drama or visual wonder can ensure that you never forget about that movie. In the 1990s the film industry was undergoing major changes. CGI was taking off and finding its […]