Every month, Establishing Shot brings you a selection of films from our group of regular bloggers. Even though these films aren’t currently being screened at the IU Cinema, this series reflects the varied programming that can be found at the Cinema and demonstrates the eclectic tastes of the bloggers. Each contributor has picked one film that they… Read more »
Tag: 1990s
Armageddon: Establishing Michael Bay’s Auteur Style
Armageddon (Michael Bay, 1998) immediately announces what kind of film it is. Beginning 65 million years ago with the asteroid that killed the dinosaurs, we watch the blast ripple across the planet and into the opening titles. “Armageddon” bursts into flames and explodes in pieces outward toward the audience. From the vantage point of 2023,… Read more »
Trainspotting Is a Blast
There are certain films that, if you see them at the right age, will never leave you. They become a part of your life in the way that favorite albums or books do. You might find yourself quoting it every now and again, or thinking about how a shot or a song choice thrilled you… Read more »
True Friendship in The Iron Giant
It’s hard to pinpoint when a film becomes a family classic. For my family, like many others, what seems to connect all of our disparate tastes is humor. Some of my earliest memories are of us watching movies together and laughing uproariously at a joke we’re seeing for the first or even the fifth time…. Read more »
The Heroic Trio Must Be Seen to Be Believed
It’s hard to watch The Heroic Trio (1993) and not feel like you’re seeing one of the most entertaining movies ever made. Its collection of gonzo delights (some of which are best left unspoiled) and imaginative sense of worldbuilding make it a treat for fans of cinema that is a little off the beaten path…. Read more »
Monthly Movie Round-Up: May 2023
Every month, Establishing Shot brings you a selection of films from our group of regular bloggers. Even though these films aren’t currently being screened at the IU Cinema, this series reflects the varied programming that can be found at the Cinema and demonstrates the eclectic tastes of the bloggers. Each contributor has picked one film that they… Read more »