Contributor Simon Bland

“There were certain dance moves that were all me” – Jared Gilman on Moonrise Kingdom at 10

by Simon Bland

The now 23-year-old actor returns to Camp Ivanhoe to share his memories of making a film with Wes Anderson.

In Praise Of

In defence of Darren Aronofsky’s The Fountain

by Simon Bland

Dismissed as a self-indulgent folly upon release, this fatalistic fantasy drama deserves a second look.

Poo jokes and a visit from Prince – The making of Drop Dead Fred

by Simon Bland

Director Ate de Jong tells the inside story of one of the craziest and most unique studio films of the 1990s.

In Praise Of

From far, far away to 4chan – The surprising legacy of Shrek

by Simon Bland

Directors Andrew Adamson and Vicky Jenson reflect on the cultural afterlife of their 2001 computer animation.

In Praise Of

“We were projecting forward” – James McTeigue on V for Vendetta at 15

by Simon Bland

The director reflects on the making and lasting cultural impact of his 2005 dystopian thriller.

Oral History

An oral history of Bill & Ted’s Excellent Adventure

by Simon Bland

The inside story of how a goofy script by two unknown screenwriters became a beloved cult hit.

In Praise Of

“There were times when I was sore from laughing” – Adam McKay on The Other Guys at 10

by Simon Bland

The director reflects on the making of his 2010 buddy cop comedy, and the serious message at its heart.

In Praise Of

“I wanted it to feel like entering a world that makes you happy” – Amy Heckerling on Clueless at 25

by Simon Bland

The writer/director muses on one of the best and most beloved literary adaptations of modern times.

The supernatural, Nick Cave-scripted Gladiator sequel that never was

by Simon Bland

The Bad Seeds frontman wrote a screenplay for Russell Crowe, resurrecting his Roman warrior.

“I saw Bateman as kind of a buffoon” – Mary Harron on American Psycho at 20

by Simon Bland

The director reflects on the creation of one of cinema’s enduring monsters, Patrick Bateman.

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