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Category Archives: Brief Considerations
Brief Consideration: Renfield (2023)
Preamble Unlike Evil Dead Rise, Renfield has been on my radar for a bit. Beyond Nicolas Cage putting on the fangs as cinema’s favourite vampire, the premise sounded intriguing and had the potential to be interesting. Does it live up … Continue reading
Posted in 2023, 2023 Films, Brief Consideration, Brief Considerations
Tagged Blog, Cinema, film, films, horror, movie, movies, Nicolas Cage, Renfield, Writing
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Brief Consideration: Professor Marston and the Wonder Women (2017)
In a decade that’s seen the comic book movie genre blossom into a mainstream staple, Professor Marston and the Wonder Women is a timely examination of the genre’s roots. The film is about Professor William Marston (Luke Evens), who creates … Continue reading
Posted in 2017, 2017 Films, Brief Consideration, Brief Considerations, Comic Book Movies, DC
Tagged blogging, Comic Books, DC, DC Comics, film, film review, films, International Women's Day, movie, movie reviews, movies, Wonder Woman
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Brief Consideration: What Did Jack Do? (2020)
David Lynch’s birthday came with a surprise short film that was released on Netflix. Written, edited, directed and starring the famed American filmmaker: the short takes place within a train station that has been placed under lockdown. Lynch plays a … Continue reading
Posted in 2020, 2020 Films, Brief Consideration, Brief Considerations
Tagged American, birthday, blogging, Cinema, David Lynch, film, films, monkey, movie, movies, Musical, short
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Brief Consideration: Oscar Nominations (2020)
The nominations for the 92nd Academy Awards were announced on Monday. Much like previous years, there are some excellent picks, some infuriating ones and a few surprises. The biggest shock for me comes from Joker leading the pack with an … Continue reading
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Tagged 2020, Academy Awards, Best Director, Best Picture, blogging, film, films, Lupita Nyong’o, movie, movies, Oscar nominations, Star Wars
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Brief Consideration: Batman: Hush (2019)
On the page, Batman: Hush was an unrelenting sprint through the character’s world and status quo, elevated by Jim Lee’s astounding artwork. Its much-beloved status came more from accessibility and grand heroic sketches than being an intriguing mystery that said … Continue reading
Posted in 2019, 2019 Films, animation, Brief Considerations, DC, Reviews
Tagged animation, Batman, Batman: Hush, Comic Book Movie, Comic Books, DC Comics, film, Hush, movie, movies, Reviews, Superman
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Brief Consideration: Venom (2018)
Venom is a shoo-in for one of the most bizarre comic book movies ever made. It’s a feature-length Saturday morning cartoon, trapped inside a reluctant midnight movie that slumps through its banally conceived plot with the enthusiasm of a tired … Continue reading
Brief Consideration: Mandy (2018)
If you were to have a casual glance at any of the posters for Mandy, you would not be wrong in presuming that the film may well be a hellish and intense experience. In reality, the picture is surprisingly serene, … Continue reading
Concise Review: True Romance (1993)
True Romance is a love story that is worthy of the movies. At times, it is idealised and sincere. However, on other occasions, it is tough and dangerous. The biggest strength of the film is that it expertly balances these … Continue reading