What power a children’s movie can have! C.S. Lewis has remarked upon how, by writing for younger people, you can say so much more. And Pixar has fully grasped the notion. Every Toy Story movie goes further, building more upon … Continue reading
Really. REALLY. Trust me on this. particularly since this film, ‘Can you ever forgive me?’, is based on a ‘True story’ – and too many writers will see too many bits of themselves in the truth of the story being told. … Continue reading
by Brenda W. Clough There are those of us who watch movies over and over again. I can’t imagine what repeat views of The Last Jedi would get you. But with The Shape of Water, I can see it. This is … Continue reading
Hello, and how are you? I am so excited to tell you about the new movie with my friend Paddington Bear. … Continue reading
“The Last Jedi”, with its billion-dollar whammy at the box office, was not the ONLY movie out there this Christmas. You might want to see this one. ____________________________________ A few years ago, on the lam from a convention which was … Continue reading
by Brenda W. Clough I’ve been fascinated for a long time by movies and books that depict the creative process. Most depictions of writers, especially on TV are utterly unrealistic. All those impoverished novelists mysteriously living in penthouses in New … Continue reading
by Brenda W. Clough My son and I agree that the super hero movie is now become formulaic. You need your origin narrative. Your superhero debut. Your major conflict, ideally involving saving the world. It’s as rigid a formula as … Continue reading
by Brenda W. Clough Movie musicals are rare as the unicorn these days. When was the last time you saw them singing and dancing in an original production on a movie screen, except in children’s animation? So La La Land is a … Continue reading
by Brenda W. Clough Is there anything that makes heart and mind race better than a truly smart science fiction movie? Surely Arrival is going to be a finalist for the film Hugo and Nebula. It’s also garnered considerable critical … Continue reading
by Brenda W. Clough Marvel comics have never been core for me. But like most comic fans I’m well familiar with the major landmarks of the Marvelverse — the X-men, the Fantastic Four and so on. Dr. Stephen Strange I … Continue reading
