“We’re All Walking Each Other Home” Kenneth Branagh Talks ‘Belfast’
Shot in glorious black and white, Belfast is a wee tale of a working-class family during the “Little Troubles” era in 1969 told through the eyes of Buddy (Jude Hill), a wide-eyed, nine-year old boy. We caught up with writer/producer Kenneth Branagh (Hamlet, Much Ado About Nothing) who spoke about making his highly personal film […]
What Makes for a Successful Live-Action Adaptation of a Disney Cartoon?
The new live-action version of Dumbo made a respectable $45 million its opening weekend, but its 50% fresh score at RottenTomatoes.com helps explain why it didn’t do better. Most critics, like yours truly, praised its production values and the adorable CGI-created title character, but the other elements of director Tim Burton’s reimagining were mostly detrimental. […]
