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.
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.
Film analysis: ‘A Minecraft Movie’ makes box office magic
A Minecraft Movie is making magical moves at the box office despite critical discontent.
Derived from the most popular video game of all time, Minecraft is breaking box office records.
Film News Blitz’s Ellie Jackson puts the film’s success under the microscope.
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.
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.
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.