In Defence of Pompeii (and the Filmmaking of Paul W.S. Anderson)
Pompeii isn’t quite the blockbuster flop many have thought it to be, says James Slaymaker.
Author James Slaymaker
James Slaymaker
English student, filmmaker and writer for Alternate Takes, MUBI Notebook, Film International, Mcsweeney's, Senses of Cinema, Little White Lies, The Vulgar Cinema and Sound on Sight. Too crazy for boys' town, too much of a boy for crazy town.
Total articles: 63The Edge celebrate Hitchcock’s greatest
On what would be his 116th birthday, The Edge got together to remember what has made the great director’s works endure.
Magnolia Pictures release first official trailer for Rick Alverson’s Entertainment – watch
Gregg Turkington stars as a low-rent stand up known as The Comedian, who tours around some of the American Southwest’s most depressing comedy clubs and dive bars.
First Look Review: Ant-Man
James reviews the latest film from Marvel Studios.
The Best Shows That Were Cancelled Too Soon
With Hannibal’s cancellation leaving many disheartened, our writers look at the other great shows that were cut-off in their prime.
“I always try to be focused on what my vision needs, not on the frills of my ego”: An Interview with Lorenzo Sportiello
The Edge talks to the Italian filmmaker and director about his dystopian drama Index Zero, inspiration, and ideals.
Blu-Ray Review: Blackhat
Blackhat may well be one of the finest American movies of the decade so far, says James Slaymaker.
Review: Listen Up Philip
Listen Up Philip is a hilarious and superbly structured character study, says James Slaymaker.
Review: Clouds of Sils Maria
James reviews Cloud of Sils Maria, directed by Olivier Assayas and starring Juliette Binoche and Kristen Stewart.
The Big 2015 Summer Preview
The Edge’s film writers take a closer look at this summer’s biggest and boldest releases.
Review: Girlhood
James Slaymaker looks at Girlhood, Céline Sciamma’s latest film released in the UK today.
Women in the Entertainment Industry: Director in Focus: Claire Denis
When I say that Claire Denis is one of the most modern of contemporary filmmakers,…
Women in the Entertainment Industry: Director in focus: Mia Hansen-Løve
James Playmaker looks at the career of Mia Hansen-Løve and tells you all you need to know to enter the career of one of the most successful woman director in the film industry.
Women in the entertainment industry: Author in Focus: Alice Munro
James takes a look at award winning author, Alice Munro.