Barry Jenkins returns after his highly successful and critically applauded Moonlight. Moonlight was a wonderful look into the life of an African American in America dealing with issues of drug addiction and homosexuality. It was a raw and intimate view into the social issues within a poor black neighbourhood. If Beale Street Could Talk facilitates similar themes but focuses on the... Continue Reading →
Biopics are hugely popular within cinema. The cinematic representation of historical figures always create controversy on how they are portrayed. Do biopic celebrate the life of someone or do they harshly criticise? However, biopics can enlighten people about the forgotten people of history or shed light on popular events. Below is 10 historical figures that... Continue Reading →
In a world where politics have been so theatrical, I think it is an apt time to look at something a bit more subdued. Here is The Cinema Cabin's Top 5 Movie American Presidents. 5) Idiocracy: President Dwayne Elizondo Mountain Dew Herbert Camacho Even though this film is set 500 years in the future, President... Continue Reading →
One of the most successful films released on Netflix, as according to Netflix themselves, 45 million people have seen the film in the first 7 days of being released on the online platform. It was time to see what all the hype was about for the Sandra Bullock horror vehicle. Bird Box stars Sandra Bullock... Continue Reading →
The film that has got everyone on social media talking. Did you choose Sugar Puffs or did you choose Frosties? The new Black Mirror episode that is interactive and allows you, the viewer, to control the whole episode. An exciting alternative to the usual passive medium, Bandersnatch has captivated audiences with the ability to be the... Continue Reading →
2018 is over and it has been a mixed year for films, some very good, some very bad. However time moves on and we need to look forward into 2019 into the top 10 films to look forward to in the new year. 10) Pokemon: Detective Pikachu (Est. Release May 2019) When I first heard... Continue Reading →
Wreck-It Ralph returns after a surprisingly successful film in 2012 that some have called the 'best video game film of all time'. Since the first film was released, Wreck-It Ralph has turned up in actual video games and Kanye West has compared himself to Vanellope von Schweetz. The highly anticipated sequel gets out of the... Continue Reading →
Films about drug addiction are not easy watches and usually aims to challenge the audience. A Beautiful Boy is based on a true story about a father coping with his son who has become reliant on crystal meth. The film tracks the up and downs on addiction and recovery. An awards charmer with Steve Carell and... Continue Reading →
The wizarding world franchise is ready to expand from it's successful debut spinoff Fantastic Beasts and Where To Find Them. Mild controversy surrounded this film on its release with the casting of Johnny Depp and the representation of the character Nagini. With that casted aside, the Harry Potter universe is expanding it's horizon and the... Continue Reading →
Animation is a fantastic section of cinema, you are no longer contained with physical limitations, the freedom for any subject and any object to become free with any universe the writer creates. This leads to some of the finest and most creative pieces of cinema. However animation can be underappreciated, in awards shows they are... Continue Reading →
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