It’s Relevant #3: Watchmen (2009)

It’s exciting to see a film that questions not just society, but you as a person; your moral standing and how you see life. Even more fascinating for some is that it can come from a ‘superhero’ film. At the time of writing, Watchmen is still in cinemas after receiving mixed reviews from both the critics and the general public. Those expecting a film of the Superman kind are kidding themselves because this film is the anti-Christ to [...]

It’s Relevant: All The President’s Men (1976)

Last year was a trying time for politics worldwide – Bush and his Republicans were ousted by promising Democrat Barack Obama, Robert Mugabe couldn’t accept the fact Zimbabweans didn’t re-elect him, China were out of favour after the Beijing Olympics failed to lighten their image and Russian media seemed to comment on Vladimir Putin’s body more favourably over his work. As the US is a powerhouse of the Western world, Hollywood usually focuses on its homeland when it [...]

It’s Relevant #1: Wall Street (1987)

Who hasn’t related to a situation from a film at some point in their lives, and what film-makers haven’t put part of their life into a film? Films are generally about the human condition, and that is part of the reason why they’re so appealing to us. It got me thinking about what’s happening in the world right now and how certain movies come to mind.

This segment, entitled It’s Relevant, will focus on the film most similar to the shape [...]