Bill Nighy
Movie Review: I, Frankenstein
In the long history of horror fiction, few characters are as iconic and well-known as the Frankenstein monster. Mary Shelley’s creation has appeared hundreds of times across different media, and his name and image are instantly recognizable the world over. While the most famous cinematic depiction of the creature is, of course, Boris Karloff in James Whale’s Frankenstein (1931), many o...[Read More]
Movie Review: The World’s End
I am a huge fan of Edgar Wright, the English director who helmed Shaun of the Dead (2004), Hot Fuzz (2007), and Scott Pilgrim vs. the World (2010). Wright is responsible for some of my favorite comedies, and he is a director whose work I will always support. Shaun of the Dead and Hot Fuzz are the first two parts of a thematic trilogy; one not connected by characters or narrative, but instead by sh...[Read More]
Trailer Trashin’: It’s a Fractured Fairy Tale in Jack the Giant Slayer
Now that we’ve all survived both Thanksgiving celebrations and the insanity of Black Friday, the beginning of the holiday season is nigh. And with that beginning comes yet another trailer for one of next year’s movies. In this week’s installment of Trailer Trashin’, let’s take a look at the official trailer for Bryan Singer’s Jack the Giant Slayer. Premise: An a...[Read More]