Heat (1995).
The film by director Michael Mann that many of his fans would consider to be his Magnum Opus, brought together the two biggest actors of a generation as well as an… Continue reading "Heat (1995)."
Category: Retrospectives
Our on-going series of in-depth retrospective reviews of classic films.
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Thief (1981).
Whilst effectively using existing and sometimes generic cinematic tropes, the films of Michael Mann could easily be a sub-genre unto themselves. Stylish peeks into the criminal underbelly focusing on hard, tough men who are… Continue reading "Thief (1981)."
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Alfred Hitchcock’s Vertigo (1958).
Hitchcock’s thriller takes its audience to dizzying new heights. In 1983, Alfred Hitchcock’s 1958 film Vertigo received a theatrical re-release and it was the first time the film had been… Continue reading "Alfred Hitchcock’s Vertigo (1958)."
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The Film ‘89 Podcast Episode 6 – Ready Player One (2018).
The 6th jam-packed episode of the Film ’89 Podcast is a full-on Steven Spielberg Special hosted by Skye, Steve Amos and returning guest host, Jim Cottle. As well as giving… Continue reading "The Film ‘89 Podcast Episode 6 – Ready Player One (2018)."
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The Film ‘89 Podcast Episode 5 – Annihilation (2018).
Th fifth episode of The Film ‘89 Podcast is here! This week Skye, Neil Gaskin and Richie Roberts take a look forward to Marvel Studios’ hugely anticipated superhero epic Avengers:… Continue reading "The Film ‘89 Podcast Episode 5 – Annihilation (2018)."
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Alfred Hitchcock’s The Trouble With Harry (1955).
1954 was a busy year for one of Hollywood’s most prolific and influential filmmakers, Alfred Hitchcock, the aptly named Master of Suspense. That year he would release Dial M For… Continue reading "Alfred Hitchcock’s The Trouble With Harry (1955)."
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The ‘Burbs (1989).
Most of us, if we live anywhere long enough, will get to know our neighbours, discovering quirks and idiosyncrasies that only become noticeable if you get to know them well enough or spy on them for… Continue reading "The ‘Burbs (1989)."
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Demolition Man (1993).
25 years on, Sylvester Stallone’s futuristic action/sci-fi romp seems more relevant than ever. The start of the 1990’s were a strange and unfamiliar time for Sylvester Stallone. He’d seen his… Continue reading "Demolition Man (1993)."
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Alfred Hitchcock’s Rear Window (1954).
Spies like us. *** SPOILER ALERT *** By the time of Rear Window’s release in September of 1954, the master of suspense, Alfred Hitchcock, had directed over 40 features and… Continue reading "Alfred Hitchcock’s Rear Window (1954)."
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Alfred Hitchcock’s Rope (1948).
“The power to kill can be just as satisfying as the power to create.” In 1948 Alfred Hitchcock took his first directorial step into the wonderful world of Technicolor with… Continue reading "Alfred Hitchcock’s Rope (1948)."