Michael Fassbender and Cate Blanchettt star in this moody spy drama that let both actors shine, and explores the ins and outs of relationships, love and sex in a field where lying is just another day at the office. George (Fassbender) and Kathryn (Blanchett) are exemplary agents. They are married and there are secrets and…
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Miami Vice (2006) – Michael Mann
I love a good Michael Mann film, and man do I love my Miami Vice, so sure win right? Unfortunately no. While it’s not a horrible film, the early 21st century update on the classic 80s series just doesn’t work as well as it could. Yes, the camerawork and look is everything you would expect…
Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man’s Chest (2006) – Gore Verbinski
DK Canada’s Monsters in the Movies takes to the sea as I explore the chapters on Myths, Legends and Fairy Tales, and find myself confronting Davy Jones as I settled in for the first sequel to the surprise franchise, Pirates of the Caribbean. When Disney had a surprise hit on their hand with Pirates, based…
28 Days Later… (2002) – Danny Boyle
The 101 Horror Films brings is the triumphant return of British horror with this tense, scary ride from Trainspotting’s Danny Boyle. An updated take on the zombie film that sees people infected with a virus, through a bite or single drop of blood ingested, that releases pure rage. After an introduction of how the virus…
Skyfall (2012) – Sam Mendes
By the end of Skyfall there are some very familiar pieces returned to the board that is the James Bond playing field, which leads us to a bit of a cross-roads for the next Bond film (would you believe the story is already in development?!), I quite enjoy the grit and feel of Craig’s…
The Mind Reels 