To make a great film about faith or the faith stories of any religion, the filmmakers have to approach the material with some form of conviction. It doesn’t have to be a religious conviction, per say; but it must be…
TYF Column: The Controversy Surrounding ‘Noah’ & Other Biblical Films
Long before the high profile film ‘Noah’ was green-lit by the decision makers at Paramount Pictures to be what is known in the industry as a blockbuster tent-pole release, controversy began to develop. Engaging culture of religion and use of…
Retrospective: Darren Aronofsky’s Pi
What distinguishes a low budget black and white thriller like Christopher Nolan’s Following and a low budget black and white thriller like Darren Aronofsky’s Pi, is plot and human emotion. Following had a much looser plot that they pulled off…
Top 10 Spring 2014 Movies To Look Forward To
The Academy Awards were held on Sunday. That can only mean one thing: March is here and Hollywood is ready to start bringing the big guns. We’re through the very dark January and February dumpster period for bad movies and…
Interview: MAN OF STEEL Cast & Director at the Sydney Premiere
TYF Contributor Shane A. Bassett attended the black carpet premiere of Man of Steel in Sydney, Australia. He spoke with the stars and director of the film. The stars and director of the latest Superman incarnation Man of Steel got…