Often viewed as a kind of blasphemy, claiming that a film is “better than the book”, is bold to say the least. It is also a rare occurrence. Novels allow for rich world-building and detail that films simply can’t afford to spend time on. However films can convey imagery and unconventional plot structure in a […]
Author: Robbie Back
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10 Great Movies That Were Affected by Poor Marketing
Mainstream comedy is in a good place right now, provided that you work in the marketing department. The trailer construction process is probably something like this: slow motion party sequence, tedious improv, and shouting, all set to a forgettable electro pop soundtrack. Job done. But what happens when you’re handed a project like “Being John […]
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The 10 Most Underrated Superhero Movies of All Time
We find ourselves in the midst of the most saturated superhero market in film history. The projected titles from Marvel and DC extend all the way into the next decade and show no sign of slowing down. Every other TV series appears to feature the Marvel stamp of approval and some viewers are finding themselves […]
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The 20 Best Movies Made For a Million or Less
A film’s brilliance should never be reliant on its budget. Of course, certain ideas aren’t possible to execute without the proper funding, but a great idea will always shine through the humble production lighting. In fact, on many occasions a lack of budget can work to a film’s advantage; found footage horror films benefit from […]
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The 10 Best Motion Capture Performances Ever
Despite some critics’ dismissal of the craft, claiming it doesn’t constitute “real acting”, motion capture performances have become an increasingly common feature in modern big budget blockbusters. The craft has also been tipped to explode in future years, creating a booming market for mo-cap work. With soaring budgets and audience expectations for more and more […]
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The 10 Best Movie Performances from a Bad Actor
The film industry is one of the hardest arenas to break into, let alone be respected in. These actors have gained notoriety for being some of Hollywood’s least praised. Are they bad actors? Or have they just made poor career moves (agents, collaborators, multi film deals etc.), received lacklustre direction, or settled into lazy type-casting […]