It can be tricky to create a movie character that stands the test of time. Despite this, many talented filmmakers have managed to achieve it. Several elements combine to establish an iconic figure. Performance This is arguably the most critical aspect of creating a believable and engaging character. It is up to the actor to … Continue reading »How Are Movie Characters Established?

Hollywood”s most prestigious awards ceremony is fast approaching, with the 91st edition of the Oscars taking place at LA”s Dolby Theatre on Sunday, the 24th of February. The following informative article takes a closer look at what to expect from the hottest movie event of the year. No Host as Yet Comedian Kevin Hart was … Continue reading »Sneak Preview of the Oscars 2019

Of all the memorable characters that have ever appeared in movies, some of the most engaging, for one reason or another have been doctors. Sometimes they”re funny, occasionally they”re evil, and in one or two cases they”re tragic figures. This fascinating article will look at five of the more memorable doctors in cinema history. Doctor … Continue reading »Five Famous Doctors in Movies

Not every movie that gets made will make money. In fact, some movies that cost millions to make also lose millions of dollars. There are many reasons for this. Maybe the star has fallen out of favour with the public. Maybe the movie is getting bad reviews. Or it could be because people just aren”t … Continue reading »Most Expensive Box Office Flops of All Time

This is a very contentious issue. Everyone has a different opinion on what makes a good horror film so there are going to be plenty of people reading this who disagree with these choices. However, these horror movies do have merit and are definitely worth a look. 28 Days Later is a movie made by … Continue reading »Best Horror Films of all Time

One of the most popular and respected film festivals in the world is the Sundance Film Festival. It was the brainchild of the actor Robert Redford, who created the Sundance Institute. This is an organisation that is dedicated to promoting better artistic quality in movies. The Institute was formed in 1981 and the festival that … Continue reading »Sundance Film Festival

Animated movies have long been popular thanks to the hard work of Walt Disney and his team at the Disney Studios. Others have followed in his footsteps though, so now there are other that are producing high-grossing animated films. Here are just a few of the films that have made a lot of money for … Continue reading »Top Grossing Animated Films of All Time

The Edinburgh International Film Festival actually started life as an international festival dedicated to documentaries. The work of filmmakers such as Roberto Rossellini and Jacques Tati featured heavily in the early days and it is now one of the oldest film festivals in the world. The festival also helped to strengthen the reputation of film … Continue reading »Edinburgh International Film Festival

The Cannes Film Festival takes place every year in May. The first festival took place in 1946. Originally it was named the International Film Festival but in English it has always been referred to as the Cannes Film Festival, after the town in southern France where it takes place. Previews of new films are held … Continue reading »Cannes Film Festival