At last, the full Spectre trailer lands and it’s perfectly thrilling.
Perhaps it’s a generational thing, but Daniel Craig is without a doubt my favourite Bond, likely forever.
Never has October felt so far away.
Happy Film Loving,
G
Tag Archives: Sam Mendes
SPECTRE (2015): Welcome James. It’s Been A Long Time…
Sam Mendes, the Director of my favourite film, American Beauty (1999) said yes to making his second James Bond movie – and the first teaser trailer for Spectre (2015) has now arrived.
It looks like we’ll be getting more of the signature breathtaking cinematography, musical score, action sequences and the super dialogue typical of recent Bond films.
With some of Europe’s finest film making talent at the helm – Sam Mendes, Christoph Waltz, Lea Seydoux, Monica Bellucci and of course, Daniel Craig, all we have left to do now is look forward to the final product and hope that the next trailer or two don’t reveal too much of the plot, please and thank you.
Happy Film Loving,
G
AMERICAN BEAUTY (1999): Forever Brilliant
For every film lover, there are at least one or two, perhaps even three films that come immediately to mind whenever they‘re asked that inevitable question. ‘What’s your favourite film?’
My answer always includes, without hesitation, director Sam Mendes’ 1999 Oscar-winning film debut, American Beauty.
Even now, I’m still yet to watch another film more perfect. Such a beautifully crafted story with excellent dialogue, symbolism and a healthy dose of truth and black humour.
It’s a brilliant commentary on suburbia and life in the classic American small town. American Beauty offers plenty of potentially useful information about the human condition.
There’s a strong theme on the difference between what people work hard to project versus the actual truth. The most interesting version of this is the exterior proclamations of the person who internally actually hates themselves.
As a result of this film, Annette Bening, Kevin Spacey, Chris Cooper, Writer Alan Ball, Director Sam Mendes and more, including the great Cinematographer Conrad L. Hall are forever in my mind, synonymous with brilliance.
I know one person who called American Beauty boring. Not quite sure what to say to that. Except maybe that it’s unlikely they actually truly watched it.
Have you seen American Beauty. I bet it made you appreciate the colour more than you did before.
Happy Film Loving,
G
SKYFALL (2012) Cinematography: Feast Your Eyes Cinephiles!
The following are a few of my favourite cinematographically stunning moments from Skyfall (2012). All thanks to brilliant Cinematographer Roger Deakins, of course.
Film, an ideal marriage of the arts. Who could possibly disagree? Another way to say it is: ‘Film is the perfect amalgamation of all the arts.’
Which image is your favourite and which did I forget to include? I wonder.
Happy Film Loving,
G