2+ day, 11+ hour ago   (1424+ words) Film discourse has paid the price for infantilising self-professed ‘fans’. The more insidious side of fan culture involves those who feel a sense of ownership over a property or franchise that they have dedicated themselves to, and they’ll often reject…...

2+ day, 13+ hour ago   (541+ words) Far Out Magazine The “fantastic” singer Phil Collins “fell in love with” Phil Collins was never afraid of coming off as uncool every now and again whenever he made his music. Plenty of artists have always been hesitant about going…...

2+ day, 18+ hour ago   (582+ words) One of the biggest misconceptions about Cat Stevens, now known as Yusuf, is that there’s a definite distinction between his musical “persona” and his work and philosophy post-Islam conversion in 1977. However, when you look at one of his most significant…...

3+ day, 1+ hour ago   (367+ words) It takes a lot to make a film. Not just a lot of money, time, and energy, but a lot of confidence, too. You need to have faith in your ideas, and be willing to make them happen – even if…...

3+ day, 3+ hour ago   (1298+ words) A truly great acting performance can be judged by how many imitators it has inspired. If there is one thing that the industry knows how to do, it’s look at something that is successful and ensure that it is replicated…...

3+ day, 8+ hour ago   (1228+ words) 2006 was an underrated year for cinema, but it wasn’t without its controversies. Even though discourse about films on the internet has spiked thanks to more aggressive fanbases and the advent of artificial intelligence, 2006 laid the groundwork for the way that…...

4+ day, 5+ hour ago   (1534+ words) The 1990s produced many all-time masterpieces, but there were also films that ended on a whimper. While it can be hard to hook an audience if the beginning of a film doesn’t work, they’re set up for even greater disappointment if…...

4+ day, 13+ hour ago   (392+ words) The year is 1987; Cold War tensions are rising, the stock market crash is lingering, and the music coming out has never been worse. Alongside some of the terrible music that was put out, a lot of legends who had previously…...

4+ day, 14+ hour ago   (1380+ words) There were plenty of compelling anti-heroes in the 1990s, but some characters weren’t likeable in the slightest. Comparisons between the ‘70s and the ‘90s are often made because of the renaissance allowed for the classes of emerging filmmakers. If the ‘70s saw studios becoming…...

4+ day, 15+ hour ago   (452+ words) Having spent an awfully long time waiting to become a household name, it’s easy to forget that Bryan Cranston had been plugging away for decades before he finally landed his big break. It’s up to you whether or not you…...