Every month, A Place for Film 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… Read more »
Tag: action films
The Magic of Movie Props
Guest post by Benedict Jones. The year was 1998. There was a resurgence of new comic books, which was something my friends and I lived for. It was our teenage-fiction of sorts. Action movies made a push for flashier martial arts and complex choreographed fight scenes more than ever. The popularity of Japanese cultural themes… Read more »
Monthly Movie Round-Up: August
Every month A Place for Film will bring 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 will reflect the varied programming that can be found at the Cinema, as well as demonstrate the eclectic tastes of the bloggers…. Read more »
‘90s Videogame Heroines on the Big Screen
Guest post by Michelle Mastro. There is nothing like a ‘90s action film. Their usually over-the-top action and special effects garner these flicks a special place in most audiences’ hearts. Their plots might have been cheesy, and their go-to actors obvious choices—the rotating leads often included Bruce Willis, Mel Gibson, and Arnold Schwarzenegger. However, rarely… Read more »
The Living Manifestation of Destiny: Tom Cruise and His Stunt Persona
Onscreen personas — I love ’em, and I suspect many of us do or else we wouldn’t go to see movies featuring our favorite A-list actors and cult commodities at the drop of a dime. There’s something comforting yet inherently fascinating to the idea of an actor or actress playing a character on top of… Read more »
Monthly Movie Round-Up: May
Every month A Place for Film will bring 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 will reflect the varied programming that can be found at the Cinema, as well as demonstrate the eclectic tastes of the bloggers…. Read more »