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‘Prometheus’ & The Death of a Masterpiece
If you flashback to the early 00’s, there was still a sense of excitement and anticipation at the announcement of Ridley Scott working on a new project. This was a visionary director who’s expansive, ambitious and heart capturing visual eye had given the world of cinema such wonders as Alien and Blade Runner, masterpieces of […] More
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‘Dead Man Down’ a forgettable, excessively slow crime drama
Dead Man Down Directed by Niels Arden Oplev Written by J.H. Wyman USA, 2013 It’s hard to tell exactly when Dead Man Down topples over totally into an overwhelming sense of self-seriousness, to pinpoint which of Colin Farrell’s many soulful looks into the grim abyss of New York City is the one that pushes this […] More
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‘Dead Man Down’ trailer reunites Noomi Rapace with her ‘Dragon Tattoo’ director
While actress Noomi Rapace has had a long and diverse film career, it was her turn as Lisbeth Salander in the 2009 Swedish thriller The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo that saw her gain the attention of international audiences, and seemingly become a star overnight. After working with stars such as Robert Downey Jr. and […] More
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TIFF 2012: De Palma’s ‘Passion’ is pulpy perfection
The North American premiere of Brian De Palma’s Crime d’Amour remake opened with a packed Winter Garden auditorium greeting the legend himself – accompanied by star Rachel McAdams – with a discernibly in-tune rendition of “Happy Birthday”, as it was indeed that day. For this unique occasion, of course, the birthday boy would bestow the gift. What a gift it is. More
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Trailer: Rachel McAdams and Noomi Rapace in Brian De Palma’s ‘Passion’
Whether or not you’ve been a fan of Brian De Palma’s most recent works, there’s no doubting that the aging auteur still has some tricks up his sleeve. Let’s hope this is the case with Passion, which looks to be tapping into the same sensibilities which made Femme Fatale so great. Passion follows Rachel McAdams […] More
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Ridley Scott (‘Prometheus’ / ‘Alien’)
The cinematic summer of 2012 rolls on with director Ridley Scott’s first sci-fi effort in almost 30 years, Prometheus, whic has provoked fierce discussion among critics, audiences, fanboys and cinephiles as to its merits since it hit theaters this weekend. In both spoiler-free and spoiler-ful flavors, Ricky D, Julian Carrington and Simon Howell are here […] More
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‘Prometheus’ provides frustratingly flat banality
Prometheus Written by Jon Spaihts and Damon Lindelof Directed by Ridley Scott USA, 2012 This review contains no explicit narrative spoilers. Prometheus is a hugely disappointing film on several levels. The first is in regards to its director Ridley Scott, never the most consistent filmmaker but one with an especially underwhelming track record since 2003’s […] More
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New Full Theatrical Trailer for Ridley Scott’s ‘Prometheus’
I’m not entirely sure if Prometheus is a prequel to Alien or not, since the director and screenwriter can’t even seem to agree themselves. What’s really important however is that Ridley Scott has gone back to his roots after taking a serious hiatus from science-fiction. In Prometheus, a team of explorers discover a clue to […] More
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‘Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows’ still has glaring problems, but also a relatively engaging final act
Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows Written by Michele and Kieran Mulroney Directed by Guy Ritchie USA, 2011 Guy Ritchie’s previous Sherlock Holmes film was marred, especially, by irritating aesthetic choices and an over-reliance on the banter between its leading men. Rather than charming, Robert Downey Jr. and Jude Law’s exchanges were instead annoyingly smug, […] More