Five Great Films That Only Have One Character (WGTC)

A feature for We Got This Covered, discussing the 'solo character' movie trope, along with five great examples of how to execute that cinematic concept properly.http://wegotthiscovered.com/movies/solo-character-movies-locke-compelling/

May 22, 2014 0

Mythbusting Female-Led Film Franchises (We Got This Covered)

My latest feature for We Got This Covered, in which I debunk the myth that successful female-led movies are 'flukes', by comparing them to their male counterparts. You can read the whole thing here: http://wegotthiscovered.com/movies/mythbusting-female-led-film-franchises/#.Uz17Y3uYMrM.twitter

April 4, 2014 0

Exclusive Interview With Clint Mansell On Noah (We Got This Covered)

I had the incredible honour of talking to Clint Mansell about his work and career, on the eve of the release of his new movie, Noah. You can read it all here: http://wegotthiscovered.com/movies/conversation-clint-mansell-interview/

April 2, 2014 0

Spotlight On… Clint Mansell – Composer Of ‘Noah’ (published on WGTC)

The latest in my monthly feature series for We Got This Covered - 'Spotlight On...' - which turns the spotlight on the unsung artists behind the biggest new movie releases. This month I've taken an in-depth look at the work of composer Clint Mansell: http://wegotthiscovered.com/movies/spotlight-clint-mansell-composer-noah-original-score/

March 17, 2014 2

Ten Movie Props We Wish Were Real

Anything is possible in the movies. Skilled and imaginative writers and filmmakers can create entire universes that boggle the imagination. They weave stories so gripping and engrossing that we lose ourselves in the entertainment. The key to total immersion in the fiction is the detail. Without the detail, we never really buy the beautiful deception... Continue Reading →

February 25, 2014 0

Spotlight On…Phil Lord & Chris Miller, Co-Writers & Co-Directors of The LEGO Movie (WGTC)

My February "Spotlight On..." feature for We Got This Covered - this month focusing on Phil Lord and Chris Miller of The LEGO Movie: http://wegotthiscovered.com/movies/spotlight-phil-lord-chris-miller-cowriters-codirectors-lego-movie/

February 17, 2014 0

Spotlight On….David Koepp (WGTC)

Please check out the first of a regular, monthly feature I'll be running on We Got This Covered.com, specifically to shine a light on the unsung artists behind the biggest new cinema releases: http://wegotthiscovered.com/movies/spotlight-ondavid-koepp-cowriter-jack-ryan-shadow-recruit/

January 23, 2014 0

Six Literary Characters Who Became Bigger On Film (WGTC)

Please check out my latest big feature for We Got This Covered.com: http://wegotthiscovered.com/movies/literary-characters-film-bigger-stories/

January 22, 2014 0

Review: Before Midnight

Before Midnight needed to achieve two things. As a follow-up to Before Sunrise (1995) and Before Sunset (2004), it needed to satisfy die-hard fans of Jesse, Celine and their story. Beyond that, it also needed to work as stand-alone movie, being accessible to audiences unfamiliar with the previous films. It succeeds at both – but... Continue Reading →

January 2, 2014 1

News Flash

Dear Readers,A website that I once wrote several movie features for - Emag.co.uk - has recently undergone a re-branding. Today, they have mistakenly changed the name on articles and features written by me, to "Maeve Olmstead". I have been in contact with them and asked them to fix the problem as soon as possible, so that my... Continue Reading →