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Month: November 2020

Film in 2020: Streaming and the Death of Cinema?

November 28, 2020Leave a comment

The year 2020 in film has been greatly affected by the Covid-19 pandemic. No doubt. ‘Theatrical Release’ has become an increasingly less-used term as the year has gone on. Many of the big ‘uns are still holding out for a 2021 release in the hope that a vaccine will arrive. Bond 25 has taken so … Continue reading Film in 2020: Streaming and the Death of Cinema?

Tenet and the Art of the Invisible

November 4, 20201 Comment

Tenet (2020, Christopher Nolan), despite its many flaws, is a highly polished piece of Hollywood blockbuster machinery that allows us to take a step back and consider what happens when a major cinematic gear isn’t working. Plot The plot of Tenet is a complex intellectual puzzle. If you are really interested in knowing more about … Continue reading Tenet and the Art of the Invisible

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About Momentary Cinema

My name is JJ McDermott and I’m a film enthusiast! This is my blog based on the films I have seen.

Regular contributors Alan Matthews, Robin Stevens, and newcomer Annabelle Davis are also very passionate about film and you will find many of their entertaining posts on this blog.

If any of these blog posts interest you or you would like to add something further, leave a note on the contact page and we’ll go from there.

 

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