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Batman’s back, but you’d be forgiven for wondering whether he’d ever gone away. As Alfred describes the numerous ‘phases’ the Caped Crusader has been through, you realise just how well established the character’s mythos is. It is, therefore, rather fitting that this Lego incarnation both leans on and lampoons this chequered past, and delivers a […]
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In the world of absolute morality superhero stories present, in which the conflict is almost always between manifestations of pure good and evil, Batman is a character composed of shades of grey. Throughout the character’s history writers have used Batman as a platform to explore questions about the morality of vigilantism, the nature of justice […]
Continue ReadingGotham City is not in peril. It is a strange and unfamiliar opening to Nolan’s third and final piece in his Batman trilogy. The city so familiar with war is enjoying peacetime; “pretty soon we’ll be clamping down on overdue library books” quips Joseph Gordon-Levitt’s rookie cop. Fortunately for an audience who expect IMAX action, […]
Continue ReadingThese are dark times. An age approaches when old legends will fall, leaving us adrift in uncertainty: the Franchise Apocalypse. A franchise consists of multiple sequels, not just one, each building up sales, merchandise, audience, and eye-watering profit through sheer repetition. They are nothing new – James Bond has been going since the sixties – […]
Continue ReadingWhile 2011 was not short on good films, it has proven to be a year with few awards darlings. Drive is a bit too edgy for conservative voters, films like The Tree of Life and The Help came out way before the winter period (usually considered necessary in order to sustain momentum and secure votes), […]
Continue ReadingThe film team look forward to the big releases of next year. It all looks very promising.
Continue ReadingWith the summer of his life behind him and a veritable smorgasbord of meaty roles to sink his teeth into in 2012, Ross Jones-Morris looks at where it all went so right for a very British underdog.
Continue ReadingIt’s an attempt to group some of the Film Team’s favourite movies together around a weekly theme. The picks might seem like an unlikely match, but listen closely for the common element. After all, “Gone With The Wind” and “Saving Private Ryan” are both about wars, right? They’ll cover concepts that those on staff believe make us human: revenge, jealousy, friendship and fighting-Nazis-whilst protecting-archaeological-treasures.
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