Everyone, at some point in his life, has wanted to learn karate. The films featured below are a big reason why.
4 SHOTS FROM 4 FILMS
Enter the Dragon (directed by Robert Clouse, 1973)
Lady Snowblood (directed by Toshiya Fujita, 1973)
Black Belt Jones (directed by Robert Clouse, 1974)
Three The Hard Way (directed by Gordon Parks, Jr., 1974)
2014 had it’s share of very good action films and here are four that I was particularly drawn to. While the film themselves were of varying degrees of quality in terms of storytelling. These 4 films all had one thing that I enjoyed despite their films’ flaws. They all had action scenes that I thought were quite excellent.
You have gritty present-day action thriller, an operatic gangster epic, a revenge thriller and a war film. One stars an aging action star back from playing politician. Another a foreign film whose filmmaker and star have set the bar for all action films for years to come. Then there’s the stunt coordinators and 2nd unit directors finally making their mark with their first feature-length film. Lastly, a war film that brings the brutality of World War II tank warfare to the forefront.
4 SHOTS FROM 4 FILMS
Sabotage (dir. by David Ayer)
John Wick (dir. by Chad Stahelski & David Leitch)
4 Shots From 4 Films is just what it says it is, 4 shots from 4 of our favorite films. As opposed to the reviews and recaps that we usually post, 4 Shots From 4 Films is all about letting the visuals do the talking.
Tonight, the film community is in shock following the news of the passing of award-winning composer James Horner. Our latest installment of 4 Shots From 4 Films is dedicated to to the memory of this talented artist.
The four shots below all come from films that feature a score composed by the great James Horner.
Deadly Blessing (1981, dir by Wes Craven)
The Journey of Natty Gann (1985, dir by Jeremy Kagan)
The New World (2005, dir by Terrence Malick)
Cristiada, also known as For Greater Glory (2012, dir by Dean Wright)
This column was a great idea since I’m a man of few words.
4 SHOTS FROM 4 FILMS
Akira (dir. by Katsuhiro Otomo – 1988)
Perfect Blue (dir. by Satoshi Kon – 1998)
Puella Magi Madoka Magica Rebellion (dir. by Akiyuki Shinbo, Yukihiro Miyamoto – 2013)
Spirited Away (dir. by Hayao Miyazaki – 2001)
Daria Nicolodi in Tenebrae (1982, dir by Dario Argento)
4 Shots From 4 Films is just what it says it is, 4 shots from 4 of our favorite films. As opposed to the reviews and recaps that we usually post, 4 Shots From 4 Films is all about letting the visuals do the talking.
I have to admit that I’m breaking the rules here. When Arleigh first suggested 4 Shots From 4 Films as a feature here on Through the Shattered Lens, I promised myself that I would pace myself and, at most, only contribute once on a weekly basis.
But then, after Arleigh posted the first entry in 4 Shots From 4 Films, I realized that it was Lucio Fulci’s birthday and, being the lover of Italian horror that I am, there was no way that I could pass up the chance to post a Fulci-themed 4 Shots From 4 Films. And now, less than 24 hours later, I find myself posting yet another 4 Shots From 4 Films.
But can you blame me? It’s Daria Nicolodi’s birthday and, if you love Italian horror, then you know just how important an actress Nicolodi is. Not only did Daria Nicolodi serve as the inspiration for what is arguably Dario Argento’s best film, Suspiria, but she also appeared in Mario Bava’s classic Shock. The combination of her undeniable talent and her outspoken and eccentric style — there is no such thing as a boring Daria Nicolodi interview — has made Daria Nicolodi into an icon of horror cinema.
And, on top of all that, she’s Asia Argento’s mother!
So, indulge me because, as a lover of Italian horror, there is no way that I could pass up a chance to present our readers with 4 Shots From 4 Films: The Special Daria Nicolodi Edition!
Deep Red (1975, dir by Dario Argento)
Shock (1977, dir by Mario Bava)
Inferno (1980, dir by Dario Argento)
Delirium (1987, directed by Lamberto Bava)
Lucio Fulci (1927 — 1996)
Yesterday, I was excited to see Arleigh launch a new feature here at the site. With 4 Shots From 4 Films, the TSL contributors will be sharing favorite shorts from some of their favorite scenes. As opposed to doing our usual review or recap, this feature will let the image do the talking. Hopefully, some readers will be inspired to track down and watch, if they haven’t already, some of the films that we end up featuring.
At the very least, it’s a great way for us all to express our love for the cinematic art form.
Yesterday was also the birthday of the late, great Lucio Fulci. My first entry in 4 Shots From 4 Films highlights some of the maestro‘s finest work.
The City of the Living Dead (1980)
The Beyond (1981)
The House By The Cemetery (1981)
Murder Rock (1984)
A new feature that I thought was a nice way to introduce not just our readers, but also fellow site writers to some films we love, admire and think worthy of checking out.
It won’t be any sort of review or recap of what the film is about, but just a simple, single shot from the film itself that the individual writer considers an worthy and interesting glimpse of the film.
To start off “4 Shots From 4 Films” here’s the first 4 shots. Moving forward it will be just 4 screenshots and the title of the film they belong to.
4 SHOTS FROM 4 FILMS
Kwaidan (dir. by Masaki Kobayashi – 1964)
Minority Report (dir. by Steven Spielberg – 2002)
Through the Shattered Lens 