In his 1986 article ‘The Cinema of Attractions: Early Film, Its Spectator and the Avant-Garde’ Tom Gunning looks at the power of early cinema to
Tag: George Clooney
Film review – The American (2010)
In popular cinema the hit man, or assassin, is often a noble character when he is the protagonist (and it is usually a he) who
Film review – Up in the Air (2009)
Ryan Bingham (George Clooney) adores the world of airports, chain hotels and loyalty cards. His life as a motivational speaker and downsizing man-for-hire keeps him
Film review – Solaris (2002)
With Solaris the diverse and talented director Steven Soderbergh (Traffic, Out of Sight) has commendably tackled the philosophical potential of the science fiction genre. George
