Katniss Everdeen blazed into the hearts of readers and viewers in the overwhelmingly popular Hunger Games series. Fans of the character will be rewarded in the latest instalment, Mockingjay – Part 1, as Jennifer Lawrence carries the heart of the film in her exceptional performance. However, fans of the narrative will be greatly disappointed. The …
Basic Facts Name: Jason Reitman DOB: 19 October 1977 (age 36), in Montreal, Quebec, Canada Years active: 1989 ““ present Early Career Jason Reitman had somewhat of a legacy to live up to, as his father, Ivan Reitman, is the director of many successful films, and his mother an actress. Ivan directed many comedy films, …
Trying to make a name for yourself in today’s world is no easy task, but with a positive attitude and willingness to explore new opportunities there’s really nothing you can’t accomplish. Take Jake Gyllenhaal’s Lou Bloom for example. Once little more than a hard working thief stealing construction materials in the night, Bloom would discover …
The Mule, directed by Tony Mahoney and Angus Sampson, is an entertaining Australian crime-drama. However, at times, it’s quite hard to stomach. Angus Sampson stars as Ray Jenkins, a lowly repairman who is supressed in all parts of his life. His boss won’t allow him a lunch break at work and his mother (Noni Hazlehurst) …
Down-and-out miners don’t seem like the usual fodder for a feel-good crowd pleaser, but the tried-and-tested cinema subject proves to be a hit in its latest outing, Pride. In the same vein as The Full Monty and Made in Dagenham, this warm-and-fuzzy film re-tells the story of the Lesbians and Gays Support the Miners (LGSM) …
My Old Lady is a film based on a play by Israel Horovitz, who adapted his work for this film. Its transition to screen means the story can reach a wider audience than it could with theatre, but the question remains whether it was a story worth telling on-screen in the first place. The answer …
With ten movies over six years, Marvel Studios have taken us for quite the ride. But just when everyone thought they had a pretty good handle on the Marvel Cinematic Universe and its assorted heroes, Marvel have pulled back the curtain to show they’re only just getting started. Hot off the (unintended) release of the …
