Film Facts: ‘Despite knowing the journey.. and where it leads. If you could see your whole life from start to finish, would you change things?’ (Louise Banks, Arrival, 2016). Arrival is a science fiction film like no other, one that focuses on the linguistic potential of the extra terrestrial, rather than the typical ‘take-over-the-world’ typeContinue reading “Arrival”
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Punch-Love-Drunk
Film Facts: ‘I didn’t ask for a shrink – that must’ve been somebody else. Also, that pudding isn’t mine. Also, I’m wearing this suit today because I had a very important meeting this morning and I don’t have a crying problem’ Barry Egan (Adam Sandler). Punch-Love-Drunk is a romantic drama/comedy which follows Barry Egan andContinue reading “Punch-Love-Drunk”
Rebel Without A Cause
Film Facts: ‘If I had one day when I didn’t have to be all confused and I didn’t have to feel that I was ashamed of everything. If I felt that I belonged someplace. You now?’ (Jim Stark, 1955). When we think of classic cinema there are a number of films which spring to mind,Continue reading “Rebel Without A Cause”
Thor
Film Facts: ‘Whoever wields this hammer, if he be worthy, shall possess the power of Thor’ (Odin, Thor 2011). Thor was one of the FOUR films which have been officially identified as the foundation of the Marvel Cinematic Universe starring Chris Hemsworth (Thor), Anthony Hopkins (Odin), Tom Hiddleston (Loki), Stellan Skarsgard (Dr Erik Selvig) andContinue reading “Thor”
You’re A Wizard Harry!
Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone – OST Film Facts: ‘You’re A Wizard Harry.. A Thumping good one at that, once you train up a little’ (Hagrid, The Philosophers Stone, 2001). Harry Potter And The Philosophers Stone was written by J.K Rowling in 1997 and directed by filmmaker Chris Columbus, the first of the EIGHTContinue reading “You’re A Wizard Harry!”
I Drive
TFMJ write up on ‘Drive’ OST
Dead Already
American Beauty OST composed by Thomas Newman, 1999.
Mind If I Cut In?
Nolan’s Catwoman is a different character than the one we might predict or are familiar with, and the theme of Hathaway’s character really compliments her role in this film.
Behind The Slow Spin
Welcome to The Slow Spin + The Cue. My name is Adam. A Sydney local born and raised in the western suburbs, surrounded by its rich cultural and musical landscape. I’ve been obsessed with film music for as long as I can remember, and this show is my way of sharing that passion with aContinue reading “Behind The Slow Spin”
This Is The Way
The Mandalorian was the trademark T.V series which helped Disney PLUS launch into the world and rightly so, this show attracted many Star Wars fans. Swedish composer Ludwig Goransson, who is well known for his work in Creed, Black Panther and also his work with Childish Gambino produces a fine western-style theme for the MandalorianContinue reading “This Is The Way”