Weekly Reviews: Brigsby Bear, Whiplash and Thoroughbreds

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    Brigsby Bear – Dave McCary Mood : FEEL GOOD MUSH Watch this film if you are a CREATIVE Originality/Creativity 8/10      Direction 7/10                   Writing 6.5/10 Structure 5/10 Performances 7/10 Cinematography 6/10 Overall Score 7/10 Brigsby Bear is about a man, of nondescript age, […]

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Debra Schutt, Set Decorator on The Greatest Showman & More!

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Nominated at the 81st Academy Awards in the category of Best Art Direction for her work on the film Revolutionary Road, it is undeniable that Debra Schutt is a very talented and accomplished set decorator. Lift Off spoke with her to find out about the process of working on the incredible musical, ‘The Greatest Showman‘, […]

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Weekly Reviews: Beach Rats, A Quiet Place and Terminal

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Beach Rats – Eliza Hittman   Watch this film if you are a CINEMATOGRAPHER Mood of the film: MELANCHOLIC Originality/Creativity 5/10          Direction 7/10                                Writing 4/10 Cinematography 9/10 Performances 7/10 Structure 5/10 Overall Score 6.5/10   To […]

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Cliff Martinez, Composer of Nicolas Winding Refn’s ‘Drive’ and More

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Most recognisable for his unorthodox electronic and atmospheric scores, Cliff Martinez is a highly successful composer and musician. Composing scores for film such as ‘Drive’, ‘The Neon Demon’ and the recently released comedy ‘Game night’, he has created an impressive and memorable discography of music. Lift-Off was lucky enough to catch up the renowned composer to find […]

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Cult Film Reviews: From Dusk till Dawn

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From Dusk till Dawn was released in January 1996 and marked the first storyboarding by Robert Kurtzman and the first time Quentin Tarantino was paid for his screenwriting and acted, staring alongside George Clooney. It was also the start of his long-time collaboration with director Robert Rodriguez. If you haven’t heard of this film before, […]

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