The release of Skyfall on October 26th, 2012 marked the 50th anniversary of the Eon Production James Bond franchise, dating back to Sean Connery’s Dr. No in 1962. We thought it only right that there should be some mention of Fleming’s creation and how it has been molded by producers Albert Broccoli and Harry Saltzman…. Read More »

Certain film genres certain tricks, clichés, and archetypes to lead the audience down a certain path and to put them in the right frame of mind. There is no greater example of this than horror films, where the use of recurring ideas and situations reaches almost the giddy heights of blues music or RnB. These… Read More »

Hollywood is not the world’s leading film industry for nothing, the audience reach for even a small-budget movie in Hollywood is exponentially larger than even the biggest films of other film industries throughout the world. Given this wide reach, it is relatively easier for a Hollywood film to garner huge revenues irrespective of the critical… Read More »

One could argue that modern-day cinema, which relies more on CGI and jump scare tactics and less on script and story development, could be losing its edge. And, we as an audience are nowhere nearly as easily shocked as we used to be, even when we watch a horror movie with the utmost desire to… Read More »

From the crazy to the comic to scary, cinematic minds have often relied on the power of dreams to express important elements of plots, introduce surreal story layers, and add new dimensions to characters. Ever find yourself pondering movie-induced dreams or dream-induced movies from the comfort of your bed? We’ve compiled some of the best… Read More »

The plains, mountains, and infinite bush of Mother Africa have long inspired travelers and filmmakers alike to worship this irrepressible continent. If you’re lucky enough to be heading to Africa on holiday, or if you’re contemplating a trip in the future, then check out these great films to inspire real life African adventures:   5…. Read More »