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Blockbuster Filmmaking and Transmedia Storytelling at the Great Pit of Carkoon
How the Great Pit of Carkoon in ‘Star Wars – Return of the Jedi’ is an example of commodified transmedia storytelling and blockbuster filmmaking. Essay by Jacob Davis.
Read MoreStar Wars: The Rise of Skywalker (2019) Review
The final instalment of the ‘Star Wars’ Skywalker saga has arrived, but does it fulfil expectations and conclude the franchise effectively? Joseph Wade reviews.
Read MoreLittle Women (1994) Retrospective Review
Gillian Armstrong’s ‘Little Women’ (1994) starring Winona Ryder is one to “watch during the lazy nights of Christmas and New Year’s Day, underneath a throw with a hot chocolate: man or woman, brothers or sisters” according to Katie Doyle.
Read More5 Most Profound Scenes in Star Wars (1977)
Instruments of Terror: The Music In Horror Films
“music was the hot new thing in town and no other genre would benefit more than Hollywood’s angsty teenage brother, the horror film.” Craig Sheldon’s exploration of music in horror films, here.
Read More10 of the Best….John Williams Film Scores
After seeing Jurassic World this week and being reminded of just how good the music is, Becca Seghini counts down 10 of the best John Williams film scores.
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