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I have always been interested in the expression of religious themes in film. Catholic guilt of The Godfather trilogy, Constantine’s depictions of Hell, and even the iconography of The Matrix trilogy were all subjects that fascinated me. It was natural as a young Latter-Day saint with a passion for film that I would be excited … More The Rise, Fall and Redemption of LDS Cinema
Heritage films make up a great deal of British Oscar take homes. My favourites being The King’s Speech which received 12 Oscar Nominations and Remains of the Day which received 8 Oscar Nominations. Historical fiction is something British studios are good at, Britain is a country that prides itself on its history and access to … More How Peterloo Avoided Heritage Film Tropes
J.R.R Tolkien has played an enormous role in the lives of millions. The most influential fantasy writer of all time shaped my formative years especially. But like many I was just as interested in the man as I was the work. An orphan, a WWI veteran, an Oxford Professor. His life in many ways was … More How Tolkien Excels as a First World War Drama.
Isn’t January always a waste of a month? Even when the world isn’t in crisis mode, January really does not live up to the New Year, New Me! Hype. I believe that civilisation however; has collectively agreed to dispense with the New Year routines and resolutions in exchange for desperately hoping things don’t get much … More January 2021
“Once you get over the one inch tall barrier of subtitles, you will be introduced to so many more amazing films” Bong Jong Ho said this year at the Golden Globes. (Long, 2020).The Oscar winner was referring to the “Hollywood Myopia” towards Foreign Language films, which despite growing critical praise and acclaim, do not benefit … More Art Cinema Practice: Tokyo Story & Wild Strawberries
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