Is the original blockbuster movie a dying breed?
O original blockbusters where art thou?! With reboots, remakes, spin-offs and adaptations galore, David asks whether the original blockbuster has a place in modern Hollywood.
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
Introducing: Sheer Mag
An introduction to a throwback band of 70s rock n’ roll.
The Edge Reacts To… The first Moana teaser
Our writers offer their initial thoughts on Disney’s newest animated offering.
Review: Moose Blood – ‘Knuckles’
The second single from Moose Blood’s upcoming album Blush is a fun and catchy tune, says David Mitchell-Baker.
Nostalgic News: Ferris Bueller’s Day Off was released 30 years ago today
Bueller?… Bueller?… Bueller?… John Hughes’ brilliant 80’s teen classic is 30 years old today.
Why Disney’s live action remakes are a good thing
You get a remake! You get a remake! You get a remake!… David takes a look at why Disney’s remake mentality is actually a good thing.
A Letter to: Alfred Hitchcock
A letter to the all time greatest filmmaker.
Closer To The Edge: Our Summer Watch-List
In the first of a new collaborative feature: Closer to The Edge; our writers come together to compile their watch-list for the summer
Nostalgic News: The Smiths released ‘Bigmouth Strikes Again’ 30 years ago today
‘Oh Sweetness, Sweetness I was only joking…’ One of the Smiths’ most iconic tracks celebrates it’s 30th anniversary today.
In Criticism of The Revenant
David Mitchell-Baker explains why Iñárritu’s epic western isn’t the masterpiece that people claim it to be.
Review: Modern Baseball – Holy Ghost
Cathartic and emotive, Modern Baseball are back with their third album.
Review: Blink-182 – ‘Bored To Death’
The California pop-punk icons return, Tom DeLonge-less, with their new single.
Introducing: The Hotelier
Criticially acclaimed, this punk band are making some of the best music of the last decade. And that’s official.
Introducing: Modern Baseball
An introduction to punk’s goofiest and most emotive band.