Back in 2007-2008, Digital 3D technology entered cinemas on a mass scale for the first time. Whilst previous experiments in 3D in the 80s and 50s were fads, this current round seems to be sticking around. A trip down to the local multiplex has at least 3 films available in 3D on any given day. …
The worst thing that can happen to an astronaut is having an accident or equipment failure while on a mission. In a movie it’s the best thing that can happen because it brings drama and excitement for the viewers. “Mis-drop” follows a soldier (played by Elliot Travers) who is on his first mission. For nearly…
We’re getting close to the biggest awards event of the season and here’s the thing. Looking back over the past 25 years, sci-fi traditionally just doesn’t get the recognition it should. While the genre certainly sweeps it up in the Visual Effects categories, it almost never gets nominated for Best Picture. Except for the past few…
Directed by Alfonso Cuaron Written by Alfonso Cuaron and Carlos Cuaron Starring Sandra Bullock and George Clooney PG-13, 90 minutes Darkness. The soundtrack builds into a deafening blare as the title card flashes. The sound becomes just about intolerable and then it suddenly stops, introducing us to an awe-inspiring shot of the Earth from space….
When director Alfonso Cuaron last presented his work to the world, the year was 2006 and the result was Children of Men. An unconventional post-apocalyptic tale where the human race is on its way out due to an epidemic of infertility, the movie was toasted with great reviews but underwhelmed at the box office. I…
