Film opinion: Undeniable duos - Five iconic actor/director collaborations that defined cinema
Many film fans and filmmakers wonder whether a director’s outlook for their film begins with their chosen assistant director or director of photography, or maybe something as nuanced as sound design or dialogue.
However, for directors of iconic status, it began with crafting some of the most generational-defining actor-director relationships, which have delivered nothing short of on-screen magic.
Film News Blitz’s Aidan Leo takes a look at some of the best actor-director collaborations of all time.
Film opinion: Five of the best heist movies - ‘Ocean’s Eleven’, ‘Inception’ and more
With news breaking that Daisy Edgar-Jones, Robert Pattinson and Denzel Washington are set to team up for a brand new heist film called Here Comes The Flood, maybe it’s time to think about some heist movies from the past that deserve a return to your screen.
Heist films bring the most tense and enthralling scenes to life as we never truly know the outcome of a fantastic chase scene or shootout.
Film News Blitz’s Joe Matthews is here with five of the best heist movies on offer.
Film opinion: Las Vegas films are fundamental pillars in the art of cinema
Arguably, the multiple genres at play in Las Vegas set films truly exploded into world-renowned notoriety and iconic status across the 90s and early 2000s film era.
Vegas was the perfect launch platform to galvanise the hybrid film genre upon its then impending success, with many of those films imprinted in the minds of film heads everywhere.
Film News Blitz’s Aidan Leo presents some of his favourite Vegas-related films that found global and critical success through its genre blending.
Film analysis: How expository dialogue in ‘Casino Royale’ clues in the audience
Casino Royale expertly uses exposition through supporting characters to inform its audience through the machinations of poker.
Poker is central to the plot of Daniel Craig’s first outing as secret agent 007, aka James Bond.
Alas, poker isn’t everyone’s cup of tea, but Film News Blitz’s David Bason hails how Casino Royale guides the uninformed through this important facet of a 2006 classic.