Today he may be best known for setting up the multiverse threads of the MCU, but before (and after) taking on the role of Dr. Stephen Strange, British actor Benedict Cumberbatch put together an impressive resume of performances, ranging from the stage to television to the silver screen. After graduating from the University of Manchester's Drama program and earning a master's from the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Arts in 2000, Cumberbatch found steady work in the U.K., eventually answering Steven Spielberg's call in 2011's "War Horse."
Since then, he's been a mainstay in Hollywood, with an ardent fan base ready to fight for him online and show up to (most) of his films. Throughout his 20-plus years as a working actor, Cumberbatch has had his share of missteps, but for the most part, his movie choices have typically been sound and his performances solid, even on...
Since then, he's been a mainstay in Hollywood, with an ardent fan base ready to fight for him online and show up to (most) of his films. Throughout his 20-plus years as a working actor, Cumberbatch has had his share of missteps, but for the most part, his movie choices have typically been sound and his performances solid, even on...
- 4/8/2023
- by Rachel Ho
- Slash Film
One-shot movies have become pretty popular over the past ten years or so. It's a bold choice for any director and, at their best, shooting in real-time can create a sense of immersion or intimacy with the characters onscreen. At their worst, it feels a lot like showing off, and I personally find them a total chore to sit through. My main problem with one-shots, or film carefully edited to look like one long take, is that they feel more unnatural than lifelike. Movies, unlike real life, are normally full of cuts. Even if you're filming an event like a wedding with a video camera, chances are you'll turn the thing off occasionally and not just follow people around with it silently for two hours non-stop.
Editing has been part of the language of cinema since the silent era and cuts are the norm even in the most realistic movies.
Editing has been part of the language of cinema since the silent era and cuts are the norm even in the most realistic movies.
- 12/18/2022
- by Lee Adams
- Slash Film
World War I is a period usually given short shrift in social studies classes. Neither of my kids spent time on this vital conflict, since it set the stage for the next 75 years of history. For many, the No Man’s Land scene in Wonder Woman may have been the only time they saw what the battle may have looked like.
As a result, San Mendes’ 1917 was a welcome entry to the history on film canon, deserving the ten Academy Award nominations among many other accolades. The film, out on disc now from Universal Home Entertainment, is a visually stunning work that should be seen.
Much has been made of the cinematic approach, telling the story in a way that suggests one continual shot from the soldiers’ perspective. Kudos to Mendes for trying this and to Cinematographer Roger Deakins for making this a visually arresting film. The production design and...
As a result, San Mendes’ 1917 was a welcome entry to the history on film canon, deserving the ten Academy Award nominations among many other accolades. The film, out on disc now from Universal Home Entertainment, is a visually stunning work that should be seen.
Much has been made of the cinematic approach, telling the story in a way that suggests one continual shot from the soldiers’ perspective. Kudos to Mendes for trying this and to Cinematographer Roger Deakins for making this a visually arresting film. The production design and...
- 3/19/2020
- by Robert Greenberger
- Comicmix.com
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