Articles written by Michael Peters

From Reservoir Dogs to Death Proof, Quentin Tarantino has firmly placed his stamp on popular culture. This is a look at his influence on cinema.

Jul 30, 2008 - Michael Peters

It has been three years of anticipation but finally The Dark Knight has arrived in theatres. Was It worth the wait?

Jul 19, 2008 - Michael Peters

Heat is a film which encompasses ideas and thematic foundations rarely seen in Hollywood productions. It desires epic grandeur and achieves it as a result.

Jul 9, 2008 - Michael Peters

It has now been 31 years since Star Wars unveiled itself to the world and altered society's perception of popular culture. Now, the franchise is set to return once again.

Jun 19, 2008 - Michael Peters

With the recent success of Sex and the City, rumors have begun to circulate about a possible film focusing on Vincent Chase and his entourage.

Jun 13, 2008 - Michael Peters

Scar Tissue is a vivid recreation of a life fuelled by impulse and pleasure and how it eventually leads one on the path to their own destruction.

Jun 10, 2008 - Michael Peters

Is Kevin Smith still capable of dazzling audiences with his witty dialogue and comic banter as he once did fourteen years ago with Clerks?

Jun 8, 2008 - Michael Peters

Film has many important qualities but none may be greater then its ability to educate about the histories of the world.

Jun 6, 2008 - Michael Peters

Sylvester Stallone is now in his 60s but that has not prevented him from attempting to recapture the glory of one of his most beloved characters, John Rambo.

May 30, 2008 - Michael Peters

The 1980s action film was more then just mindless entertainment. The genre actually served a purpose in restructuring the American identity during the Reagan era.

May 22, 2008 - Michael Peters

Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy was a tremendous financial success in 2004. Now, after persistent rumours, there appears to be a sequel in the works.

May 15, 2008 - Michael Peters

There have been many villains who have graced the screens of Hollywood features in the past but none may be as memorable or feared as Joe Pesci's Tommy DeVito.

May 2, 2008 - Michael Peters

It has become appallingly obvious that the music industry will do anything to promote a female singer. Even if it means sexualizing her for the benefit of record sales.

Apr 29, 2008 - Michael Peters

Though still quite young, Ryan Gosling has managed to resist the temptation of Hollywood. He has remained true to himself and has continued to deliver great performances.

Apr 23, 2008 - Michael Peters

Final Fantasy 7 is perhaps the most influential game in the past ten years and, as a result, has led to a film based sequel. Can the film live up to its predecessor?

Apr 18, 2008 - Michael Peters

Over the past few months, there have been many persistent rumors about the escalating dissension within Velvet Revolver. It has now culminated with an apparent firing.

Apr 7, 2008 - Michael Peters

'Jaws' is considered one of the greatest cinematic masterpieces of all time. This is largely due to the time and concentration spent on the nature of its characters.

Apr 2, 2008 - Michael Peters

Thirty three years ago, a young director, by the name of Steven Spielberg, overcame many obstacles to deliver a pulse-pounding adventure story bent on redefining fear.

Apr 2, 2008 - Michael Peters

It has been nearly ten years since the final episode of 'Seinfeld' aired and it is still as relevant and important as ever. Why was this sitcom so influential to so many?

Mar 29, 2008 - Michael Peters

In recent months, talks have intensified on a proposed Arrested Development film. Only time will tell if it comes into fruition.

Mar 20, 2008 - Michael Peters

For almost three years now, a remake of Final Fantasy VII has been rumored for the Playstation 3 but, as of yet, there has been no one willing to verify this report.

Mar 18, 2008 - Michael Peters

Has Rockstar Games positively altered video game culture or have they merely assisted in the deconstruction of the values and codes governing present day society?

Mar 17, 2008 - Michael Peters

Rockstar Games is not afraid to push the limits to accomplish a dream they believe in. As a result, they have created some of the most influential games available today.

Mar 17, 2008 - Michael Peters

The Writer's Strike has now officially ended but that does not mean that television will return to any form of normality any time soon.

Mar 4, 2008 - Michael Peters

Women are rarely treated with any sort of respect in film. Their constant struggle for equality has had many breakthroughs but has so far failed to impress Hollywood.

Feb 23, 2008 - Michael Peters

Perhaps the biggest mistake Hollywood ever made was to ignore the emergence of a new breed of artist. An artist who was more concerned with expression then profit.

Feb 16, 2008 - Michael Peters

When studios attempt to adapt a form of literature, they strive to create a visualization of an imagined world. Rarely do they succeed.

Feb 14, 2008 - Michael Peters

During the 1990s, film regained its status as an artform. Independant film had become prominent once again and, as a result, forced Hollywood into a jeopardized state.

Feb 6, 2008 - Michael Peters

The Summer Blockbuster changed Hollywood. Studios had regained control of the system and once again the film world evolved into something other than an art-form.

Jan 31, 2008 - Michael Peters

Will the writer's strike eventually bring about the end of entertainment as we know it?

Jan 16, 2008 - Michael Peters