Alexandre O. Philippe
Fantastic Fest Review: Lynch/Oz
It may not have seemed likely at the time, but when The Wizard of Oz was introduced to the world in 1939 it would go on to form one of the cornerstones of American cinema. While Victor Fleming’s film may have had a troubled production, it went on to inspire countless other filmmakers. However, although …
Film Review – Leap of Faith: William Friedkin on the Exorcist
Whilst there have been many iconic films over the history of genre cinema, few have had such an impact and lasting appeal as The Exorcist. Whether that’s through the number of scenes which have become entrenched in popular culture or the whole controversy it generated upon release. Whilst Mark Kermode’s favourite film is now almost …
Film Review: Memory: The Origins of Alien
Not only is Alien one of the most important post-war sci-fi and horror films, it also contains a scene which will forever live in the minds of cinemagoers. The success of Ridley Scott’s film, and its sequels, ensured its iconography became enshrined within popular culture and celluloid mythology. As with many classic films there’s a …
Film Review: 78/52
There are few, if any, more iconic scenes in the history of cinema than the shower scene in Psycho. Then again, Alfred Hitchcock is arguably the greatest creator in the history of motion picture. He was a master of suspense, but a genius at knowing how to immerse audiences into his rich narratives. It took …