Film — David Hughes

1 March 2013

Paperman

Last weekend we all headed out to the cinema to see Disney’s new animated CGI feature film Wreck-It Ralph; a return to form for Disney. However, whilst Wreck-It Ralph is a great film, I was completely enchanted by the supporting short, the Oscar winning Paperman.

I loved the story, and the wonderful ideas within, but I was really taken by the animation style which looks almost hand-drawn. Disney created a completely new technology and type of animation to create Paperman; which goes from 2D to 3D and back to 2D to wonderful effect.

Disney have released a fascinating video describing their process and this new animation style:

31 July 2012

James Bond Will Return In Skyfall

I am a huge fan of James Bond, both the books and the films.

I remember being allowed to stay at my Nana’s house on a school night just so I could watch You Only Live Twice in colour.

I remember the relief on my Uncle’s face when having been instructed to take me to the cinema I decided I’d rather see The Spy Who Loved Me than 101 Dalmations.

I remember watching progressively worse films through the Roger Moore, Timothy Dalton and Pierce Brosnan eras.

I remember being unconvinced that, despite rating him as an actor, Daniel Craig could rescue Bond.

And I remember being absolutely delighted by Casino Royale – a true return to form.

The second Daniel Craig Bond film Quantum Of Solace wasn’t as gritty or bluntly as good as Casino Royale, but the new film Skyfall looks like it’s going to be another great Bond film.