The Bourne Ultimatum is widely regarded as a landmark action film. At the heart of this was the now-infamous use of the shaky cam technique, combined with rapid-fire quick cuts. While this style was groundbreaking at the time, the success of the film begat some of the worst trends in action filmmaking.
The success of Star Wars was nothing short of a cultural phenomenon, revolutionizing the science fiction genre. But it set an untouchably high bar for any subsequent space opera film that dared to explore the stars.
One of a number of videos recorded a couple years ago of me and some friends from work talking about books we like and don't like. Around the time of what could probably be called the height of the Dungeons & Dragons craze, my friend James wanted to make a video explaining the ins and outs to anyone potentially interested in getting into it. Enjoy.
A look a when movie marketing campaigns failed in the most simplistic ways and critiquing why. Sensible and logical as they may seem, even the most standard advertisements can backfire when certain factors aren't considered.
Reservoir Dogs became a pivotal film in Hollywood history, not just for the overall quality of the film, but also for popularizing nonlinear storytelling. However, the film's influence contributed to the once-groundbreaking style becoming a negative trend in storytelling.