Wake up Academy! It’s time to give some credit to the genre films
The Academy seems to be diversifying its nominees again, but what about its genres?
Author David Mitchell-Baker
David Mitchell-Baker
The Edge's Film Editor 2017-2018, David has an unabashed love for all things Dave Grohl, Jack Black and Lord of the Rings. A compulsive liar who shouldn't be trusted, David once beat legendary actor David Hasselhoff in a hot dog eating contest and is best friends with Metallica bassist Robert Trujillo, they speak on the phone three times a week.
Total articles: 309
Review: A Series of Unfortunate Events (Season 1, Episode 8)
David Mitchell-Baker reviews the final episode of your first series of misery and despair.
Review: Modern Baseball, The Superweaks & Thin Lips – Split 7″
David Mitchell-Baker reviews the mix of Lame-O Records’ most promising bands.
I Don’t Feel at Home in This World Anymore wins US Grand Jury Prize at 2017 Sundance Film Festival
Macon Blair’s directorial debut scooped the top prize and will be arriving on Netflix later this year.
The Fantastic and Surreal: Best On-Screen Moments
As part of our Surreal and Fantastic special issue, our writers discuss the film scenes that captured their imaginations.
La La Land leads 2017 Oscar nominations
La La Land and Meryl Streep break records as the Academy announce the films set to battle it out on February 26th.
Closer to the Edge: the films that made us fall in love with cinema
Our writers reflect on some of the films that made them realise their love of cinema.
Star Wars: Episode VIII title revealed
The Eighth addition to the main Star Wars saga hits cinemas in December 2017.
The Edge’s Most Anticipated Films of 2017
With 2017 looking to be a huge year in film, showcasing blockbusters, reboots, remakes and originals, The Edge take a look at our most anticipated films of the year.
Second full length trailer released for Logan – Watch
Hugh Jackman’s final outing as Wolverine is slated for release on March 2nd 2017.
A history of strenuous movie roles
David Mitchell-Baker talks through the lengths that some actors go to for the sake of a role.
First Look Review: Lion
Writer David takes an early look at this true story adapted for the big screen.
First Look Review: Manchester by the Sea
Writer David hails Manchester by the Sea as a “triumph for the ages”.
Review: Assassin’s Creed
Writer David reviews the big screen adaptation of Ubisoft’s hugely popular video game franchise.