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Notebook Reviews: ST. ELMO’S FIRE

Joel Schumacher – 1985. Co-written and directed by the great Joel Schumacher, St. Elmo’s Fire is a hugely enjoyable ‘Brat Pack’ drama. Schumacher is working at the top of his game here, crafting a movie where humour easily [...]

November 27, 2021

Remembering The Mighty Joel Schumacher

The mighty Joel Schumacher was born on the 29 August 1939 – the same year that Batman made his first appearance. As one of the all-time great directors, he helmed a wonderful selection of films that included everything from The Incredible [...]

August 29, 2021

Obituary: Director Joel Schumacher Dies Aged 80

The mighty Joel Schumacher has died at the age of 80. Having quietly battled cancer for a year, he finally succumbed to the disease. Movies In Focus has always been impressed by Schumacher’s visual flair and technique for storytelling. [...]

June 23, 2020

Blu-ray Review: Don’t You Forget About The 30th Anniversary Edition Of THE BREAKFAST CLUB

Teen audiences propelled cinema in the second half of the 20th Century. From James Dean’s turn in 1955’s Rebel Without A Cause to Jason Bigg’s crusty-coupling in 1999’s American Pie, the teenager was a vital part of the moviegoing [...]

April 3, 2015