The James Clayton Column: take a bow, film year 2011

James Clayton News Dec 15, 2011

As 2011 draws to a close, James looks back over the year’s films, and concocts his very own awards ceremony to celebrate the best of them…

The James Clayton Column: The Thing is just the thing for the festive season

James Clayton News Dec 8, 2011

Looking for an alternative Christmas movie? James explains why John Carpenter’s The Thing is the perfect festive flick…

The James Clayton Column: Scorsese saves Christmas

James Clayton News Dec 1, 2011

As Martin Scorsese turns his hand from mob violence to family adventure with Hugo, James argues that more directors should make PG-rated movies…

The James Clayton Column: laughing in the face of death

James Clayton News Nov 24, 2011

Having watched Joseph-Gordon Levitt’s sterling performance in the brilliant 50/50, James concludes that, when faced with death, laughter is the best response…

The James Clayton Column: all hail the screen gods

James Clayton News Nov 17, 2011

A screening of Tarsem Singh’s Immortals inspires James to write a paean to other gods of the big-screen…

The James Clayton Column: movie dystopias vs the winter of discontent

James Clayton News Nov 10, 2011

With the world gripped by more financial woes, James wonders, does our salvation lie in dystopian sci-fi movies such as Logan's Run, In TIme and, erm, The Muppets?

The James Clayton Column: let Straw Dogs lie?

James Clayton News Nov 3, 2011

With the remake of Straw Dogs out today, James ponders the wisdom of returning to classic movies, particularly in light of the disastrous Wicker Man…

The James Clayton Column: cinematic tales from the sick bay

James Clayton News Oct 27, 2011

A spell in hospital leaves James cut off from cinema, and desperate for a return to geekdom. Still, at least he hasn’t mutated into a giant swan. Yet…

The James Clayton Column: the movie actors immune to infection

James Clayton News Oct 20, 2011

As Contagion sweeps like a plague into UK cinemas, James looks at five Hollywood actors who are surely immune to infection…

The James Clayton column: don't hurt Hugh Jackman. Hit some Real Steel

James Clayton News Oct 13, 2011

Real Steel brings boxing robots to the big screen. But does it, James wonders, hint at a future dominated by artificial intelligence…?

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