Posts Tagged ‘British Cinema’

Cinematography: Making the dull shine

August 4th, 2008 by holliemiller | Posted in British Cinema | No Comments »

One of the most enjoyable parts of a film I believe is when cinematography is applied as a conscious device. A good shot or camera movement can define a film. In the 2007 release Atonement the cinematographer Seamus McGarvey was praised notably for his 5 minute tracking shot depicting World War II soldiers awaiting the [...]

Shane Meadows & New British Cinema

June 28th, 2008 by holliemiller | Posted in British Cinema | 1 Comment »

Shane Meadows has undoubtedly carved a career as a filmmaker of New British Cinema. Winning critical acclaim for both writing and directing he comes from a rather unassuming background in middle England which has ultimately provided the stirring content to his creativity.
Cinema focusing in particular on the British gangster scene has in recent years been [...]