Bring Back the League (of Extraordinary Gentlemen)

August 16, 2020August 12, 2020 ~ TGemm ~ Leave a comment

Unfavourably received, unfairly remembered, The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen deserves better. CRAZY ADVENTURE Following successes like Blade and X-Men and the improvements in CGI special effects, this crazy comic book adventure tried to inject some wild verve and stylish visuals to bring a beloved comic book to life. By the time of its release, on set tensions had poisoned relations between … Continue reading Bring Back the League (of Extraordinary Gentlemen)

James Bond Movie Posters – The Connery and Lazenby Years

July 4, 2020July 28, 2021 ~ TGemm ~ 1 Comment

A look at some of the most recognisable movie posters from the James Bond films starring Sean Connery and George Lazenby.

The Bond Playlist 1 – Connery and Lazenby

March 29, 2020August 31, 2020 ~ TGemm ~ Leave a comment

For sheer entertainment purposes only, I have put together a selection of screengrabs, sound clips, themes and other tracks from the soundtracks to Dr No, From Russia With Love, Goldfinger, Thunderball, You Only Live Twice and On Her Majesty's Secret Service. I make no claim for copyright which remains with the original artists or representatives. … Continue reading The Bond Playlist 1 – Connery and Lazenby

Let HITCHCOCK teach you shot, composition and rules

September 4, 2019December 29, 2021 ~ TGemm ~ 4 Comments

When you are learning how film works, the technical information you need to remember can be dizzying. Let master filmmaker Alfred Hitchcock teach you the basic shot types, composition and "rules". This is a primer - there are many more terms and details, but use this as a starter guide! 1. EXTREME CLOSE UP (Psycho … Continue reading Let HITCHCOCK teach you shot, composition and rules

Bond Opening Titles and Songs – The Connery Years

August 10, 2019August 31, 2020 ~ TGemm ~ 2 Comments

Bond fans know that there are certain things you expect from a 007 movies. Two of them are title songs by current music superstars, and the opening title sequence. Dr. No technically doesn't have a "theme song" as the Bond movie format hadn't yet evolved - but the rest of the Connery films have great … Continue reading Bond Opening Titles and Songs – The Connery Years

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