Image Dissectors

Film:

Review: The American

Simon Pitt | Monday 18th March 2013

Working through his DVD backlog, Simon watches The American, George Clooney's scrawniest role to date.

Review: Skyfall

Simon Pitt | Sunday 11th November 2012

Bond holds a special place in the British consciousness. But what do we want from Bond any more? And does Skyfall give us that?

Video: Suspect Ratio

Robert Weedon | Sunday 6th May 2012

In their second visual article, Image Dissectors examine aspect ratios on film and television with the aid of some biscuits.

A Month in the Country - Falling Man

Robert Weedon | Monday 28th February 2011

As Colin Firth and The King's Speech clean up the film awards, Robert looks back to Firth's much earlier, but similarly afflicted first leading role in the 1987 film A Month in the Country.

Keeping the Children Quiet

Simon Pitt | Sunday 15th August 2010

The summer holidays have brought with them a deluge of children's films, designed to cash in on frazzled parents' desire for a few minutes of peace. But are these really what children want to watch? Simon considers TV and films from a child's point of view.

No, Mr. Bond, I expect you to die.

Robert Weedon | Tuesday 27th July 2010

As EON's Bond series hits another stumbling block, Robert wonders if the real Bond villain might be bad luck.

News: UK Film Council to be abolished

Robert Weedon | Monday 26th July 2010

As part of a budget reduction at the Department of Culture Media and Sport, Jeremy Hunt has decided to close the UK Film Council. Image Dissectors looks at what this might mean.

Review: Alice in Wonderland in 2D

Simon Pitt | Sunday 28th March 2010

Simon manages to find a cinema to watch Alice in Wonderland in 2D, and reviews Tim Burton's latest Depp-fest.

One of 'The Best Articles of 2010'

Simon Pitt | Saturday 20th February 2010

Simon takes a look at some of the overblown phrases on film posters and traces their origin in 'one of the best articles of 2010 about quotations on film posters'.

Suitable for All?

Robert Weedon | Saturday 22nd August 2009

Robert examines the current BBFC ratings system and wonders if its categories are really useful. Warning: contains thematic elements.

Who Owns What?

Simon Pitt | Thursday 20th August 2009

The world of media conglomerations is a complex and gnotty web. Simon has a look at exactly who owns what.

The British Are Coming?

Robert Weedon | Sunday 2nd August 2009

Robert writes an inconclusive little introduction to a planned series of articles on British films, and highlights the influence of three of the big names in British cinema.

A few aspects of picture ratio

Robert Weedon | Sunday 19th July 2009

Robert has a go at writing an incomprehensive little guide to watching films at home on television, and concludes that you probably shouldn't bother.