Quentin Willson

Are you for/against The Assassin, and why? One thing is indisputable regarding the film. It is gorgeous visually, with astonishing cinematography, costumes and in general, production values. However, I think it is lacking in terms of script, and in combination with the scarcity of action scenes, it can be rather tiresome, especially to the viewer expecting the exact opposite from a film of the genre. Actually this is a question regarding if one enjoys art-house films or not, because The Assassin…

Believe it or not, there are many things that western films and horror films have in common. There are similarities found in the cinematography, plots, and music/sound of each genre. Though there are many similarities, it’s very easy to find multiple differences as well. The western genre of film includes movies such as “Stagecoach” and “The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly”. Clint Eastwood and John Wayne were two very famous actors in western films. On the other hand, horror movies include “Psycho”…

Page 154 focuses on the interconnectedness in our society, how one's action could affect another individual. Confusion might be unavoided in my film, but at the end, everything is connected and shows the sophisticated relationships between every individuals. The audience will be young people, who are in their 20-30s and college students. What attracts them in the film is the similarities between main character and the audiences, both are having struggle to live during their years in college.…

Quentin Tarantino’s Trademarks Quentin Tarantino is an American actor, writer, and director. Some of his notable films include the Hateful Eight of 2015, Djengo Unclaimed of 2012, Inglourious Bastards of 2009, Jackie Brown of 1994, Pulp Fiction of 1994, Reservoir Dogs of 1992, and Kill Bill Volume one and two (Film Reference, n.d.). Tarantino’s films are characterized by glorified violence, extended dialogue scenes, use of title card and soundtracks mainly containing songs of between the 1960s…

Now, I'm not one to normally watch a mafia movie. It's not because I don't like a bit of crime every once and awhile, but I usually find most mafia movies to be rather boring. In fact, I have never sat down and watched any of The Godfather movies. I know, I know, for shame! I'm sure they are great films, but I just think you need to be the right mood to watch them, and I'm usually never in that type of mood. However, give me a mafia movie that is considered to be one of the most violent,…

Blockbusters would not have today's blockbuster directors without independent film. Some would argue that independent and blockbuster films co-exist in a way to portray form versus effects. Directors who merge both like Steven Spielberg, Quentin Tarantino and George Lucas founded blockbuster films by starting with independent films outside of the system with distinct visions, attracting younger audiences. In today’s Hollywood system, it’s quite possible for an independent film to be purchased or…

Film has been a growing culture since the beginning of the twentieth century, and no one has contributed to this culture quite like Spielberg has. Steven Spielberg grew up in a Jewish family and began his film career at just 16. His debut was with his short film in a local theater of his hometown. Spielberg is the best filmmaker of all time because of his unbelievable contributions to science fiction, his unparalleled capabilities as a storyteller, and his industry-influencing movie masterpieces…

For me, Black Rain is just another prime example of why I consider Ridley Scott to be a mixed bag as a Director. Sure he’s definitely made some classics like Blade Runner, Alien, and Gladiator but other films that I’ve seen in Scott’s filmography (Robin Hood, Exodus, and G.I. Jane) seems like he gets so caught up into creating visual atmospheres (especially in this one) to the point of where he loses focus on maintaining a genuine plotting or narrative. Black Rain is an 80’s recycled tough cop…

A select few moments in film history have changed the way studios and viewing audiences think about the commercial acceptability of subjects. Django unchained (2012) is a western live action film, directed by Quentin Tarantino, which tackles the much-maligned topic of slavery at an unimaginably successful level. Slavery was a topic previously reserved for indie and documentary filmmaking, due to its serious nature and lack of commercial appeal. The movie was a gigantic commercial success despite…

News has broken concerning a very high-profile new film project for Mexican-American filmmaker Robert Rodriguez. The man known for directing a wide range of different genre films (Desperado, Spy Kids, Sin City), will be helming a live-action adaptation of the Japanese manga series Battle Angel Alita for 20th Century Fox. Perhaps of even more notoriety though, is that the film will be produced by James Cameron and Jon Landau under their Lightstorm Entertainment banner, which certainly promises a…