Film opinion: Is ‘Memories of Murder’ a modern classic?
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Film opinion: Is ‘Memories of Murder’ a modern classic?

Memories of Murder is a 2003 crime thriller focusing on the attempts by local detectives to catch a serial killer in Korea.

With it being released over 20 years ago, you can see the lasting effects of the standard-setting film by Bong Joon-Ho to this day.

Film News Blitz’s Joe Matthews had a chance to see it in the cinema, and is here to discuss what he saw.

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Film analysis: How expository dialogue in ‘Casino Royale’ clues in the audience
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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.

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Film analysis: Paul Mescal, Harris Dickinson & more - get ready to meet The Beatles
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Film analysis: Paul Mescal, Harris Dickinson & more - get ready to meet The Beatles

Sam Mendes and Sony Pictures are making a major swing with four interconnected biopics charting the life of the legendary rock ‘n’ roll group, The Beatles.

Thanks to an exciting presentation at CinemaCon in Las Vegas, we now know the fine young actors portraying music’s most famous quartet. 

Film News Blitz’s David Bason introduces you to The Beatles and hails a brave creative move by Mendes and Sony.

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Film opinion: Jaws - an all-time classic Spielberg feature

Film opinion: Jaws - an all-time classic Spielberg feature

Steven Spielberg’s Jaws remains a timeless archetype for filmmakers and the horror fraternity to look to for inspiration and enjoyment.

What makes it an all-time great film, and what is it about the original feature that the fandom admires so much?

Film News Blitz’s Ellie Jackson is here to discuss the groundbreaking staple of the horror genre.

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Film opinion: Agent 007 - Who is the best James Bond?

Film opinion: Agent 007 - Who is the best James Bond?

James Bond, Agent 007 with a license to kill has wowed film audiences for generations.

Six actors have taken on the legendary secret agent in the beloved James Bond film franchise, but which one was the best?

Film News Blitz’s David Bason lends his thoughts to the widely debated matter.

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Film analysis: Dune: Part Two reaps at the Grammys but falls prey to Oscars ineligibility
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Film analysis: Dune: Part Two reaps at the Grammys but falls prey to Oscars ineligibility

On Sunday, February 2, Grammys viewers saw Dune: Part Two defy expectations and gain deserved recognition.

Beating American Fiction, The Color Purple, Shogun, and odds on favourite Challengers, Dune: Part Two’s triumph for Best Score Soundtrack for Visual Media saw Hans Zimmer pick up his fifth Grammy for an original film score at the Crypto.com Arena hosted event in Los Angeles. 

Film News Blitz’s Aidan Leo celebrates Zimmer’s work on the science-fiction epic.

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Film opinion: Five great legal dramas - Erin Brockovich, 12 Angry Men and more
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Film opinion: Five great legal dramas - Erin Brockovich, 12 Angry Men and more

Donald Trump was officially inaugurated as the 47th President of the United States on Monday and due to his extensive record of legal cases, it may make you wish you could watch one unfold in front of you.

So today Film News Blitz’s Joe Matthews brings you the top five legal dramas to get your mind racing.

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Film analysis: Top Gun - The emotional catharsis of those bonded through adrenaline and camaraderie
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Film analysis: Top Gun - The emotional catharsis of those bonded through adrenaline and camaraderie

An action, romance, and adventure film released in 1986 directed by Tony Scott under Paramount Pictures, Top Gun featured prominent figures such as Tom Cruise and Val Kilmer, and situated itself amongst the most iconic films of its genre, whilst living in the minds of film heads all around the world, past and present. 

Film News Blitz analyses the narrative themes that make Top Gun a success.

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Film news: Five great motorsport movies - Rush, Ford vs Ferrari, Senna and more
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Film news: Five great motorsport movies - Rush, Ford vs Ferrari, Senna and more

F1, NASCAR, IndyCar, Le Mans and MotoGP are just some of the great motorsports enjoyed by fans across the globe.

Dramatic, tense, enthralling and edge-of-your-seat viewing is expected whilst watching these sports - so it is no wonder there is a plethora of motorsport movies to watch.

Here, Film News Blitz’s writer Harry Whitfield takes you through five of the best motorsport films of all time.

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Film analysis: Five great boxing movies to watch before Mike Tyson vs Jake Paul bout

Film analysis: Five great boxing movies to watch before Mike Tyson vs Jake Paul bout

Mike Tyson will step into the ring with Jake Paul this weekend, with the veteran boxer’s match-up with one of the world’s most prominent YouTubers straight out of a Hollywood script.

Before Netflix delivers the boxing event of the year, Film News Blitz’s David Bason shares his top five boxing movies.

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Film analysis: All 11 live-action Star Wars movies ranked from worst to best

Film analysis: All 11 live-action Star Wars movies ranked from worst to best

The cannon of live-action Star Wars films is set to expand with three new instalments from writer/producer Simon Kinberg.

Nine feature films comprise the Skywalker Saga, harking back to the original Star Wars film from 1977, all the way to 2019’s The Rise of Skywalker and a couple of spin-offs have been added by Disney along the way.

Which is the worst, which is the best? Film News Blitz writer David Bason gives his verdict…

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