Tag Archive | Martin Scorsese
Humble Beginnings of Prominent Directors
It seems like these days, new directors are pulled out of obscurity to helm major studio blockbuster. For instance, Universal Pictures put $170 million in the hands of first-time director Rupert Sanders to make Snow White and the Huntsman. Why? His IMDb page literally only has two other entries besides this film, and they’re “playing” […]
Oscar Quiz: Best Cinematography
This article was originally published on showwatcher.com on 4/20/12. It seems that the Academy Award categories that everyone cares about is Best Picture, Best Director, and the acting awards. However, when you think of the films that are worthy of taking home the little golden man, what you picture is largely the amazing visuals from […]
In Defense of 3D
A lot has been made of the recent trend of releasing every blockbuster in 3D, mostly with negative reactions. People complain that it’s overused, that it’s a marketing ploy meant to take even more of our hard-earned money, that it’s a cheap gimmick with no lasting power, that it makes the image too dark, and […]
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