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Spectre (2015): The Rantings of a James Bond Superfan
I’ve mentioned a couple of times here at Film Grimoire that I have a partner named Adam who is a James Bond superfan. He first started watching the Bond films at the tender age of 7, but became obsessed with the series at age 11. He’s such a superfan that he’s participated on a James Bond […]
The Criterion Blogathon: The Testament of Orpheus (1960)
The finale of famed writer Jean Cocteau’s Orphic Trilogy, and directed by and starring the writer himself, The Testament of Orpheus (1960) is a beautifully constructed work of surrealist and symbolic art that ruminates on creativity, film, fame, and the nature of reality. The synopsis of the trilogy is as follows: Realizing he is not […]
“Is it worth paying for a ticket?”: Spectre (2015)
The newest James Bond outing is finally here, and it’s a doozy. Spectre (2015, dir. Sam Mendes) is set in an uncertain time in the Bond universe, where the tried and true Double-O program is at risk of being shut down in favour of advanced technology and surveillance programs. Whilst internal politics at MI6 threaten […]
Thoughts on… Trainwreck (2015)
Directed by Judd Apatow, Trainwreck (2015) is a romantic comedy written by Amy Schumer, with her characteristic sharp wit and sexual overtones. Its synopsis is as follows: Having thought that monogamy was never possible, a commitment-phobic career woman may have to face her fears when she meets a good guy. (source) I actually saw this […]
On Location: Little Nellie
Turns out I have more fun film things to share from my trip! Technically this isn’t a film location, but I felt compelled to share this photo as it’s quite special to me. One of the highlights of my recent trip to London was visiting the Bond In Motion exhibit at the London Film Museum […]
Thoughts on… Frozen (2013)
A juggernaut of children’s cinema now embedded in our pop culture landscape forevermore, Frozen (2013) entered the public consciousness with a very loud bang. Telling the story of two royal young women with different paths in life, its synopsis is as follows: When the newly crowned Queen Elsa accidentally uses her power to turn things into ice […]
October 2015 Favourites
I think October was a pretty excellent month. I travelled overseas to visit the bustling metropolis of London for two weeks and found some fun film locations there, not to mention had many other good times as well. I’m back to normal life and work now, but the memories made during my trip will stick […]
Blindspot 2015: Spellbound (1945)
A true Hitchcockian thriller with a strong theoretical basis in psychoanalytic psychology, Spellbound (1945, dir. Alfred Hitchcock) is a mystery wrapped in the symbolism of its own story. Psychiatrist Dr Constance Petersen (Ingrid Bergman), who is regarded as cold and emotionless by her peers, is charmed by the new director of the mental institution in […]
Two Films I Couldn’t Finish: Airplane Edition, pt. 2
Last year after visiting the amazing New York City, I attempted to watch a couple of films on the plane which didn’t turn out so well. Most recently, after taking two insanely long flights to London and back, I watched quite a few films; some much more successfully than others. In the tradition of last […]
Amy (2015): “I’m just a girl that sings.”
The opening scene of this film contains some archival footage of a fourteen year old Amy Winehouse singing “Happy Birthday” to a friend – her voice so developed, so mature, soulful, pure and jazz-like, that you almost can’t believe it’s a very young woman singing. It’s the perfect introduction to Amy (2015, dir. Asif Kapadia); […]
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