Based on the 2005 novel Q&A, Slumdog Millionaire became Danny Boyle's most successful film to date, including helping him win best Film and Best Director Oscars at the 81st Academy Awards. Boyle's 8th directorial feature takes the lessons he learnt from filming The Beach and improves upon them. Replacing huge film sets with handy-cams he was able to get the natural feel … [Read more...]
Review: Rise of the Planet of the Apes (2011)
[pullquote cite="" type="left, right"][amazon text=Amazon&template=carousel&chan=that film guy&asin=B006E0A5YG][/pullquote] Planet of the Apes, released in 1968 was a surprise commercial success that spawned four sequels, one woeful Tim Burton-directed reboot and a couple of TV shows. Its place in film history is already assured, with parodies of the famous final … [Read more...]