Flickreel

Author: Stefan Pape

  • Boyhood Review

    “Following on from the ‘Before’ trilogy and mockumentary Bernie, comes yet another example of Linklater pushing the boundaries of cinema, in a film that opts for realism over melodrama, as one of the most naturalistic productions you’ll ever witness”… Read More >

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    Stefan Pape

  • Flickreel’s 5 Must See Movies in July – Video Preview

    Our pick of the best films in July. Read More >

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    Stefan Pape

  • Film Stars Who Have Succumbed to Their Stereotype

    “It can be a real challenge to break free, as audiences can become comfortable with the similar roles, and grow to be afraid of change in case the results aren’t as positive. And we’re now going to examine a few examples of those who have failed to break free and succumbed to their stereotype. Oh,… Read More >

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    Stefan Pape

  • Film Stars Who Have Escaped Their Stereotype

    “It can be a real challenge to break free, as audiences can become comfortable with the similar roles, and grow to be afraid of change in case the results aren’t as positive. There are, however, some glaring exceptions to this rule. And we’re now going to share a few we feel not only broke free… Read More >

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    Stefan Pape

  • 2014 Horror Movies

    “to fully appreciate horror these days, it tends to be the subversions of the genre and hybrids with other cinematic styles that provide the winning formula”… Read More >

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    Stefan Pape

  • Flickreel’s Top 5 Football Films

    “There is something so intrinsically cinematic about football. It’s not just the passion of the adoring fans, or the intensity of the game itself, but the unpredictability of it all. The story-lines both on and off the pitch are so dramatic, which in many ways makes it the perfect script, and the best thing about… Read More >

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    Stefan Pape

  • Flickreel’s Top 10 Animations of All Time

    “As we look ahead to the future at the host of promising animations coming our way, such as How to Train Your Dragon 2, The Boxtrolls and Big Hero 6, and even further ahead to eagerly anticipated titles such as The Good Dinosaur, Zootopia and Finding Dory. This seems like the perfect time to take… Read More >

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    Stefan Pape

  • Jersey Boys Review

    “Stage-to-screen adaptations have become a common stomping ground for filmmakers these days, and the latest is Jersey Boys, reimagined on the silver screen by Hollywood heavyweight, Clint Eastwood”… Read More >

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    Stefan Pape

  • Belle Review

    “In cinema of late, we have seen the mistreatment of black people depicted on screen in a series of powerful and accomplished feature films. From the likes of Lincoln and 12 Years a Slave, to Mandela: The Long Walk to Freedom and The Butler, it’s a theme that is being explored triumphantly, raising awareness to… Read More >

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    Stefan Pape

  • The Young and Prodigious T.S. Spivet Review

    “The deconstruction of the notion that is the American Dream is one heavily explored of late”… Read More >

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    Stefan Pape