Posts Tagged ‘Independence Day (1996)’
Author: James
‘Sighs’ do matter
Check out the award that this film won – but that’s what can happen when you give people the vote, right?
Author: James
Big bangs can’t conceal shoddy script
First, a question. Did you enjoy Roland Emmerich’s Independence Day, way back in 1996?
This reviewer did – loved it, in fact. A blast of old-fashioned Earth Vs. the Flying Saucers (1956) fun with, for its time, simply amazing S/FX that left you in no doubt that the world was ending not with a whimper, but rather a VERY big bang. In addition, the film’s sheer momentum and seamless progression from set-piece to set-piece allowed you to put your mind in neutral and enjoy the ride.
Author: James
Following the victory of Barack Obama in the 2008 US Presidential Elections, Cillian Donnelly (author of what was Picturenose’s most popular post, 100 Movies To Be Seen Before You Die, until James’s Quantum of Solace review blew it away, ha-ha) returns with a look at how America’s Chief Executive has been portrayed on the silver screen. So, another list of films, eh Cillian? Nice one…
- Colin: Mike: the Matrix was utter toss. Don’t go there. Anyhow, I’m right with you on Aliens –...
- Colin: James: Why not do ten more and see if you can avoid putting the god-awful travesty that is Independence Day in...
- CD: The Day the Earth Stood Still (it’s about an alien who is Jesus…but better than ET) Soylent Green...
- James: Hello Chris, and welcome to Picturenose!
Many thanks for your comment – I thought, in fact, that... - James: Colin, good points, both on Westworld (which should really have been included, I know, I know) and otters.