These days, Spielberg’s War of the Worlds tends to be unfairly overlooked. Though it made a considerable amount of money upon it’s 2005 release, it was met with mixed reviews, and these days, the general public seem to have forgotten about it. War of the Worlds has never taken on the iconic status of Jaws, … Continue reading
Openings in movies are important. A great opening sequence can generate atmosphere and mood, and gets the audience excited for what’s to come. Essentially, a film’s first scene or title sequence goes a long way towards confirming, and keeping, the audience’s attention, and there have been countless movies which have personally hooked me within the … Continue reading
Villains are hugely important in cinema. The strength of the hero is often measured by the strength of their antagonist, and a good villain can be a movie highlight. There are interestingly however a lot of different kinds of movie villains out there – some actual characters with motivations, some more thematic representations, and some … Continue reading
