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Notebook Reviews: ELIZABETH

Shekhar Kapur – 1998. Shekhar Kapur’s Elizabeth is a handsomely produced historical film. The cast is top tier with Cate Blanchett in the title role and Geoffrey Rush, Christopher Eccleston, Joseph Fiennes, John Gielgud, and Richard [...]

April 20, 2022

Notebook Reviews: GONE IN 60 SECONDS

Domenic Sena – 2000. Gone In 60 Seconds is a hugely enjoyable slice of mainstream entertainment from the mighty Jerry Bruckheimer. This popcorn thriller is expertly shot by director Dominic Sena – the film has a beautiful colour palette [...]

October 10, 2021

Behind The Scenes: David Cronenberg On The Set Of eXistenZ With Jude Law & Jennifer Jason Leigh

David Cronenberg’s 1999 sci-fi thriller eXistenZ has a lot of themes which continue to resonant 20-odd years on. However, this gaming thriller was ultimately superseded by The Matrix which opened later in the same year, winning plaudits and [...]

April 28, 2021