Smoke (1995) by Leila Murseljevic
I was asked the other day to, in just 5 seconds, name the first movie that pops on my mind, which fulfils the criteria of both simplicity and effectiveness at … Continue reading Smoke (1995) by Leila Murseljevic
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L’Eclisse – One Hour, One Sequence Analysis, by Darrell Tuffs
Recently, I was given a short assignment to write a sequence analysis within one hour for an unknown film clip. I found out just before starting that this clip was … Continue reading L’Eclisse – One Hour, One Sequence Analysis, by Darrell Tuffs
Paths of Glory (1957) Stanley Kubrick
Summary: During the First World War, the French military orders a court-martial accusing soldiers of cowardice after an attack on an enemy position fails. Spoilers It is a truism in … Continue reading Paths of Glory (1957) Stanley Kubrick
Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy (2011) Tomas Alfredson (Niall McArdle)
Summary: in the 1970s a retired spymaster is called back into MI6 to discover the identity of a Russian mole This is a war film of a much quieter but … Continue reading Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy (2011) Tomas Alfredson (Niall McArdle)
Everlasting Moments (2008) – Jan Troell (Pete Johnson)
As well as a lifetime romance with cinema and films, I have also had an interest in photography for the last thirty years. My favourite films are almost always foreign … Continue reading Everlasting Moments (2008) – Jan Troell (Pete Johnson)
The First Official “A World of Film Top 10!”
So, here it is, Voting has ended, meaning it’s time to uncover the top 10 most voted for films by our readers. Thank you to everyone that commented or sent … Continue reading The First Official “A World of Film Top 10!”
It Happened One Night (1934) | Frank Capra (Eric Norcross)
An unemployed reporter helps a runaway heiress get back to New York without being discovered by the authorities. It Happened One Night is a road trip romantic comedy starring Clark … Continue reading It Happened One Night (1934) | Frank Capra (Eric Norcross)
Seven (1995) – David Fincher (Niall McArdle)
SPOILERS! I was living in Korea when I first saw Seven (or Se7en, as it is sometimes pretentiously stylised). The print was dark so I couldn’t make out very much, … Continue reading Seven (1995) – David Fincher (Niall McArdle)
Your 10 Favourite Films of All Time – Contribute to the official World of Film top 10 list here!
It has been among our most popular topics, and now, it’s getting its own official list, made by you! Please comment with your top 10 films of all time, and … Continue reading Your 10 Favourite Films of All Time – Contribute to the official World of Film top 10 list here!
Filth (2013) Jon S. Baird (Maria Tudosescu)
Rating: 4.5/5 My friend told me a while ago that I would like this movie, especially following my recent obsession with James McAvoy; I am so glad I took her … Continue reading Filth (2013) Jon S. Baird (Maria Tudosescu)
Dredd (2012) – Pete Travis (Niall McArdle)
Summary: Mega-City One vetran cop Judge Dredd (Karl Urban) and rookie Anderson (Olivia Thirlby) are trapped in Mega-Block Peach Trees, and have to fend off a vicious drug gang run … Continue reading Dredd (2012) – Pete Travis (Niall McArdle)
White Dog (1982) – The Four-Legged Time Bomb, by Darrell Ron Tuffs
Samuel Fuller’s last American film, White Dog, was, not surprisingly, a financial failure, and was never given a wide American release. Also not surprising, was the critical success this failure … Continue reading White Dog (1982) – The Four-Legged Time Bomb, by Darrell Ron Tuffs
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