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The Celtic Predator

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‘Birdman’ (2014): The Oscar-Bait Strikes Back

Directed by: Alejandro González Iñárritu || Produced by: Alejandro Gonzalez Inarritu, John Lesher, John Lesher, Arnon Milchan, James W. Skotchdopole Screenplay by: Alejandro Gonzalez Inarritu, Nicolas Giacobone, Alexander Dinelaris Jr., Armando Bo || Starring: Michael Keaton, Zach Galifianakis, Edward Norton, Andrea Riseborough, Amy Ryan, Emma Stone, Naomi Watts, Lindsay Duncan Music by: Antonio Sanchez || Cinematography … Continue reading

‘Goliyon Ki Raasleela: Ram-Leela’ (2013): Nutty Colors & Shakespeare

Directed by: Sanjay Leela Bhansali || Produced by: Sanjay Leela Bhansali, Chetan Deolekar, Kishore Lulla, Sandeep Singh Screenplay by: Sanjay Leela Bhansali, Siddarth-Garima || Starring: Deepika Padukone, Ranveer Singh, Supriya Pathak Kapur, Richa Chadda, Homi Wadia, Sharad Kelkar, Gulshan Devaiah, Barkha Bisht Sengupa, Abhimanyu Singh, Raza Murad Music by: Sanjay Leela Bhansali, Hemu Gadhvi, Monty … Continue reading

‘American Psycho’ (2000): Christian Bale’s Yuppie Tour de Force

Directed by: Mary Harron || Produced by: Christian Solomon, Chris Hanley, Edward R. Pressman Screenplay by: Mary Harron, Guinevere Turner || Starring: Christian Bale, Willem Dafoe, Jared Leto, Josh Lucas, Chloe Sevigny, Samantha Mathis, Matt Ross, Bill Sage, Cara Seymour, Justin Theroux, Guinevere Turner, Reese Witherspoon Music by: John Cale || Cinematography: Andrzej Sekula || … Continue reading

A Look Back at the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Part IV: The “Problem” with Superhero Films

IV: The “Problem” with Superhero Films In the end, one of the most annoying things about the Marvel Cinematic Universe and most superhero films in general is how comic fans take them too seriously and no else seems to take them seriously enough. The end result is that different sets of audiences seem unable to … Continue reading

A Look Back at the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Parts II and III: Precursors to the MCU and the Marvel’s Impact on Hollywood

II. Precursor’s to the MCU and the Modern Hollywood Superhero Craze Superhero blockbusters are not a new thing, nor is the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) the first mainstream hit featuring an iconic Marvel character. In comparison to decades past and the incredible marketability of anything comic book-related, nowadays, putting the MCU and the rise of … Continue reading

A Look Back at the Marvel Cinematic Universe and the Future of the Superhero Film

As much as someone like Mark Cousins would love to argue otherwise, the multi-billion dollar industry that is the international movie business is dominated by blockbusters. Blockbuster films, high-concept, big budget “event” movies that attract and pander to the masses with their glorious (or mind-numbing) spectacle and entertain (or insult the intelligence of) millions upon … Continue reading

‘Interstellar’ (2014): The Ultimate Christopher Nolan Movie

Directed by: Christopher Nolan || Produced by: Emma Thomas, Christopher Nolan, Lynda Obst Screenplay by: Jonathan Nolan, Christopher Nolan || Starring: Matthew McConaughey, Anne Hathaway, Jessica Chastain, Bill Irwin, Ellen Burstyn, Matt Damon, Michael Caine, David Gyasi, Wes Bentley, Josh Stewart, Mackenzie Foy, Casey Affleck, John Lithgow, Topher Grace Music by: Hans Zimmer || Cinematography: … Continue reading

‘Fury’ (2014): David Ayer’s Grimy War Drama

Directed by: David Ayer || Produced by: Bill Block, John Lesher, Alex Ott, Ethan Smith, David Ayer Screenplay by: David Ayer || Starring: Brad Pitt, Logan Lerman, Shia LaBeouf, Michael Pena, Jon Bernthal, Jason Isaacs, Scott Eastwood, Alicia von Rittberg, Xavier Samuel, Anamaria Marinca Music by: Steven Price || Cinematography: Roman Vasyanov || Edited by: … Continue reading

‘Gone Girl’ (2014): David Fincher Turns the Rom-Com Awesome

Directed by: David Fincher || Produced by: Leslie Dixon, Bruna Papandrea, Reese Witherspoon, Cean Chaffin Screenplay by: Gillian Flynn || Starring: Ben Affleck, Rosamund Pike, Neil Patrick Harris, Tyler Perry, Carrie Coon, Kim Dickens, Patrick Fugit, Casey Wilson, Missi Pyle, Sela Ward, Emily RatajkowskiLisa Banes, Scoot McNairy Music by: Trent Reznor, Atticus Ross || Cinematography: … Continue reading

‘Guardians of the Galaxy’ (2014): It’s ‘Star Wars,’ but Marvel

Directed by: James Gunn || Produced by: Kevin Feige Screenplay by: James Gunn, Nicole Perlman || Starring: Chris Pratt, Zoe Saldana, Dave Bautista, Vin Diesel, Bradley Cooper, Lee Pace, Michael Rooker, Karen Gillan, Djimon Hounsou, John C. Reilly, Glenn Close, Benicio del Toro Music by: Tyler Bates || Cinematography: Ben Davis || Edited by: Craig … Continue reading

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