Yes, that title looks like a typo but a typo it is not. The character of Doctor Who is now in his eleventh incarnation, each played by a different actor. Each incarnation has their fans, and a recent poll ranked the Tenth Doctor, played by David Tennant, as the most popular. Being a recent convert … Continue reading
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Funk’s Top 10: Ways the ‘Pirates’ sequels Could’ve Been Saved
Many years ago Disney and Jerry Bruckheimer took a gamble. Not two productions companies known for taking risks, they’re more likely to base their decisions on market research more than creative ingenuity, so it’s unusual that they took the chance. In hindsight it hardly seems like much of a risk at all but you have … Continue reading
Funk’s Top 10: Tracking Shots
Anyone who has attempting to complex tracking shot can tell you that it is one of the trickiest and rewarding feats in film-making. Balancing both technical, performance and logistical factors, a good tracking shot needs to be meticulously planned and rehearsed. The invention of the steady cam has made a substantial difference, allowing film-makers to … Continue reading
When Bruce Wayne set out to turn himself into the Dark Knight, he spent years travelling, studying and training. He also invested untold millions of dollars from his inheritance equipping himself and his ever-increasing fleet of bat-themed custom vehicles. It’s hard to imagine that anyone could be as effective in their crusade against crime without … Continue reading
Top 10 Potential Simpsons Spin-Offs
This week came the news that the cast of ‘The Simpsons’ would need to take a massive pay cut in order to keep the show on air. They weren’t keen on this idea since they only get paid per episode, not based on how often the episodes get shown, and need to make a living. … Continue reading
Funk’s Top 10: Best Voice-Over Narrations
Many screen-writers consider the use of a voice-over narration to be a cheat tactic, but when used right it can be an emotive and powerful contribution to story. Here’s some of the best examples of the narrative technique. 10. Kiss Kiss, Bang Bang – Robert Downey, Jr. **Clip below is from the END of the … Continue reading
Funk’s Top 10: Television Shows that Would Make Great Movies
TV and cinema have a rocky relationship. Although both the same on the surface – both audio/visual mediums – they have their own formats, narrative styles and genres that are sometimes incompatable. Whilst many assume that making the jump between the two should be easy, but the results are more often than not terrible (I … Continue reading
Funk’s Top 10: Leitmotifs
Some of you are no doubt looking at that heading and wondering what a ‘leitmotif’ is, possibly wondering if it’s a form of Eastern Europeon cinematic style you don’t care about, or if I’m making up words for my own personal amusement. It is, in fact, a musical term used to describe a recurring piece … Continue reading
Funk’s Top 10: Music Videos By Movie Directors
The music video market is a great place for directors to make their mark before moving onto bigger and better things. Other directors will take the chance to use the platform as a form of experimentation, or to lend their expertise to making a short film centred around a music performace. Here’s the ten best: … Continue reading
Top 10 Video Games for Movie Fans (That Aren’t Based on Movies) by G-Funk
With the advancement of interactive video entertainment (read: games) in the past two decades we’ve seen the line between consoles button mashers and silver screen classics begin to blur. Extensive narrative, realistic graphics and player controlled cameras could see previously uninterested movie buffs pick up a control pad and get involved. Here’s ten places to … Continue reading
The 10 Least Threatening Villains in Cinema by G-Funk
Cinema is littered with many great examples of evil villainly, and countless lists have been dedicated to them. Here’s the opposite end of the spectrum: the ones who sucked at the job. These boys couldn’t menace their way out of a paper bag. 10. Green Goblin (William Dafoe) from Spider-man Let’s be clear about one … Continue reading
Thursday Top 10 – Opening Scenes
10. The Fellowship of the Ring Adapting the epic trilogy to the screen, capturing the scale and condensing the fictional history was a big sell. Telling us that it was going to be achieved by a Kiwi director whose most seen previous work was Braindead was an even bigger sell. Needless to say that this … Continue reading
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