Monthly Archives: August 2010

Why Going To The Movies Doesn’t Suck

Posted on August 29, 2010 by Daniel Bergamini

In a recent episode of the film podcast, Battleship Pretension, the hosts discussed the negative aspects of going to the cinema. Simply put, why it sucks to see movies in theatres. Many, including myself, would agree with some of the … Continue reading →

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Reflections On The Intimidating World of Film Blogging

Posted on August 25, 2010 by Daniel Bergamini

While I’ve only been blogging for less than three weeks, it already seems far longer. It had been months that I had been thinking about blogging or podcasting. The obvious reason was I wanted a place to voice my opinion … Continue reading →

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Why Film Geeks Cannot Stay In Love

Posted on August 20, 2010 by Daniel Bergamini

The feeling after a breakup is awful; it can seem like the end of the world. It is a universal feeling, one that almost everyone has experienced at one time or another. Nothing seems to help, just time. And during … Continue reading →

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Criterion Review: The Red Shoes (1948)

Posted on August 19, 2010 by Daniel Bergamini

“Sorrow will pass, believe me. Life is so unimportant. And from now onwards, you will dance like nobody ever before.” -Boris Lermontov I said in a previous post, that when it comes to film, the term classic gets thrown around … Continue reading →

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Why Nick Cave’s Gladiator 2 Never Made It To The Screen

Posted on August 15, 2010 by Daniel Bergamini

It is always frustrating for film fans to hear news of a project with talent behind it, crashing and burning, but it’s a natural part of the industry. Sometimes creative differences are the cause, sometimes the economics of a project … Continue reading →

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Movie Review: The Expendables

Posted on August 15, 2010 by Daniel Bergamini

I admit it, Stallone has won me over (again). All film snobs have at least one guilty pleasure—maybe it’s Total Recall or maybe any number of Stallone films (the first Rocky not included). I, for one, am guilty on both counts. … Continue reading →

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Movie Review: Scott Pilgrim Vs The World

Posted on August 14, 2010 by Daniel Bergamini

The opening sequences of a film are some of the most important in framing the audience’s general opinion. If your film leads with a clunky start, then it is very difficult to win the audience back. Fortunately for Edgar Wright’s … Continue reading →

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The Importance of Repeat Viewings

Posted on August 11, 2010 by Daniel Bergamini

While it is true that more often than not the most enjoyable viewing experience is the first time you watch a film, the most accurate representation of a film’s quality is during your second viewing. The second time around reveals … Continue reading →

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Discovering Your Inner Film Geek

Posted on August 8, 2010 by Daniel Bergamini

Film, like music, is something all people enjoy in one way or another. I’d find it very hard to believe if someone honestly said they do not like movies. The great thing about film is there is so much to … Continue reading →

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Joss Whedon: The Perfect Choice for The Avengers

Posted on August 6, 2010 by Daniel Bergamini

From the screening of the very first Marvel superhero film, fans of the classic comics had hoped for a day when The Avengers would be together on screen. Although bringing together all of these characters in one film always seemed … Continue reading →

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