[pullquote cite="" type="left, right"][amazon text=Amazon&template=carousel&chan=that film guy&asin=B004JMZH3K][/pullquote] Gareth Edwards' original Monsters, made on a budget that makes shoestrings look pricey, was a highlight of 2010 and something of a sleeper hit. It made enough of an impact that its director immediately graduated to the big leagues with a shot … [Read more...]
Review: Godzilla (2014)
Let them fight... please! [pullquote cite="" type="left, right"][amazon text=Amazon&template=carousel&chan=that film guy&asin=B00EXPOD9M][/pullquote] This Godzilla reboot forms part of the natural evolution of film-maker Gareth Edwards. Bursting onto the scene with his low-budget high-concept drama film Monsters, he took the reins in an attempt to wash the taste out … [Read more...]
Review: Monsters (2010)
There are many remarkable things about Monsters, but to start with the basics: it cost a mere $500,000 to make, has a professional cast of two, and is the director's first feature. All the visual effects were made on director Gareth Edwards' laptop at the end of the day. Edwards has won the award for Best Director at the British Independent Film Awards. And it's one of the best … [Read more...]