Spirited Away (2001).
Arguably Hayao Miyazaki’s greatest skill is the way he is able to make us yearn for a place we’ve never even been, such is the transportative nature of his work… Continue reading "Spirited Away (2001)."
Category: Directors Series
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French Connection II (1975).
Despite it’s unique style and ultimately somewhat dour tone, William Friedkin’s The French Connection was a massive critical and commercial success in 1971, and played its part in ushering in… Continue reading "French Connection II (1975)."
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The French Connection (1971).
Upon re-watching William Friedkin’s seminal 1971 police procedural for the first time in well over a decade, it struck me how truly groundbreaking a film it is. All the usual… Continue reading "The French Connection (1971)."
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Patlabor 2: The Movie (1993).
Though the titular Labors are central to the franchise, you’d be forgiven for thinking otherwise after sitting down for the sequel to Mamoru Oshii’s feature film debut. Made to at… Continue reading "Patlabor 2: The Movie (1993)."
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Patlabor: The Movie (1989).
Mamoru Oshii has produced genre work that continues to be analysed and discussed to this day, with a level of nuance and ambiguity that’s less narrative and more intellectual. His… Continue reading "Patlabor: The Movie (1989)."
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The Departed (2006).
It seemed almost inevitable that Martin Scorsese would one day win an Oscar. This is the man who made Mean Streets, Taxi Driver, Raging Bull, Goodfellas and many more. He is revered… Continue reading "The Departed (2006)."
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Shutter Island (2010).
Although known for making what may be considered ‘prestige’ films and the promotion of art-house classics, Martin Scorsese has always had a liking for more low-brow genre films, including the film noir ‘B’ pictures… Continue reading "Shutter Island (2010)."
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The Film ’89 Podcast Episode 40 – The Irishman (2019).
On Episode 40 of The Film ’89 Podcast, Steve is joined by his close friend and Film ’89 contributor, Tony Sower to give their in-depth and spoiler-filled analysis of director… Continue reading "The Film ’89 Podcast Episode 40 – The Irishman (2019)."
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The Film’89 Podcast Episode 38 – The Shining (1980) / Doctor Sleep (2019).
Episode 38 of The Film ‘89 Podcast celebrates both one of horror’s most respected authors, Stephen King as well as one of cinema’s most revered auteur directors, the late, great… Continue reading "The Film’89 Podcast Episode 38 – The Shining (1980) / Doctor Sleep (2019)."
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Quentin Tarantino – The Iconic Filmmaker and his Work, Ian Nathan (2019)
As both an independent writer on the subject of film and a podcast co-producer, I have, over the past few years, dedicated a none too insignificant amount of my time… Continue reading "Quentin Tarantino – The Iconic Filmmaker and his Work, Ian Nathan (2019)"