Review: Karen (2021), A Flawed Effort to Exploit American Racism
Few films that try to cash in on current trends find much love from viewers or critics. Exploitation films can
Few films that try to cash in on current trends find much love from viewers or critics. Exploitation films can
Work plays a huge part in our lives, and most people will be able to remember the good bosses and the bad bosses that they’ve had in their lives. Whether you work in an office with executive desks or with members of the public, you know how important it is to have a great boss. Since the internet is awash with both fictional and real-life examples of terrible bosses, we’ve asked the writers at The Book, The Film, The T-Shirt who they thought were the funniest bosses on TV. Ted Lasso – Ted Lasso Ted Lasso was a rare sunny spot during lockdown in the UK. As we all stayed in and binge-watched, word spread of this little-known Apple TV+ show about an American brought over to run an English Premier League team. Though the show did deal with some weightier themes, the lovable Coach Ted worked his way into our hearts with his sense of humour, aw-shucks humility and supportive coaching style. He also makes biscuits too. Raymond Holt – Brooklyn 99 When Captain Raymond Holt was brought in to run the 99, he was positioned to be the uptight, rule-following boss that cramped the crime-fighting style of Peralta …
When Americans leave home in search of meaning somewhere on the European continent, it’s usually a recipe for disaster (at
Have you ever looked at the list of job titles that scroll past during the credits of a movie? There are hundreds of them, even in smaller films. And if you’re watching a Marvel movie, waiting for the post-credits scene, then there could be thousands. While the roles of directors, writers and producers are pretty well known, many don’t get the recognition they deserve. Over the next few months, we’re going to be looking at some of the other roles that are vital to movies being made. Today we’re going to look at the role of the Production Designer. What Does A Production Designer Do? A Production Designer creates the look of a movie or TV show. They take the script and work with the Director and producers to bring their vision to life. Just think about where movies can be set. You could be on an alien spaceship, a Regency ballroom or anywhere in between. Their work is vital to a movie being believable and drawing the viewer into the time and space it inhabits. It can be the difference in believing you’re watching something set in a particular period, rather than watching modern actors playing dress-up. The Need …