Articles written by Neil Middlemiss

Movies are replete with movie extras; low-paid, hard-working men, women and children that help the movie medium deliver believability, scale, scope and the look of life.

May 8, 2009 - Neil Middlemiss

Director Christopher Nolan's somber tale of obsession, which he directed prior to The Dark Knight, is a fine example of why he may just be the best director working today

Mar 3, 2009 - Neil Middlemiss

Brimming with strong performances, a distinct look (courtesy cinematographer Emmanuel Lubezki) and fascinating story, Children of Men is a truly great film.

Feb 16, 2009 - Neil Middlemiss

Before his wildly successful Scream series, Wes Craven's wicked imagination dreamt up and unleashed A Nightmare on Elm Street, one of the best horror films of all time.

Feb 16, 2009 - Neil Middlemiss

The Silence of the Lambs is an unlikely success. An Academy Award winning thriller that is equal parts horror film. Iconic, bleak and perfectly pitched - it's a classic.

Feb 16, 2009 - Neil Middlemiss

Movies to watch with that special someone in your life come in all shapes and sizes. But these six films offer something new; something original and unexpected.

Feb 13, 2009 - Neil Middlemiss

Halloween is the quintessential horror movie. Despite the string of increasingly tepid and repetitive sequels that followed, it is as frightening today as it was in 1978.

Feb 12, 2009 - Neil Middlemiss

William Friedkin's classic film presenting terrifying images of possession by Evil and the chilling exorcism that results features incredible and indelible perfromances.

Feb 11, 2009 - Neil Middlemiss

Few films resonate the experience of African-Americans from the pre-civil rights era as richly, openly and superbly as Daniel Petrie's abiding classic.

Feb 6, 2009 - Neil Middlemiss

The Dark Knight is enormously entertaining, visceral and sweeping in scale and accomplishment with rich textures and an epic feel. One of the year's very best films.

Dec 7, 2008 - Neil Middlemiss