Film Appreciation

Oscar Row: Black is not the only minority

Why do writers assert that minorities are under-represented in nominations for Academy Awards, when they only cite Black actors, and never actors from other minorities?

Connery vs. Craig: The infographic

If you cannot remember who was the better Bond, this infographic should help to jog your memory.

The Rebel Alliance Won… Didn’t They?

The new Stars Wars film is clearly reiterating themes from the original trilogy - but can a really good story depend on a narrative of endless war?

Was Interstellar Inspiring?

Director Christopher Nolan said he wanted to inspire future astronauts with the science in his film. But then why are the protagonists so dependent on beings and forces they do not understand?

TV News Has Infected Movie Storytelling

Modern films have fallen into the lazy habit of using recreations of television news as a crutch for explaining the plot. The best filmmakers approach the news in a very different way.

Why JJ Abrams Was A Bad Choice for Star Wars

Who could do more harm to Star Wars than Jar Jar Binks? J.J. Abrams could, and I think he will. The clue is in...

10 Bond Secrets We Will Never Know

Thanks to Skyfall, the new Bond film directed by Sam Mendes, we know more about James Bonds' back story than ever before. We...

Six Unbankably Versatile Actors

Films stink. They really do. Especially films made by Hollywood. It must have something to do with money. It costs a lot...

Crossing the Kubrickon

Sometimes, on a journey, you pass a point of no return. Committed, you must soldier on. I have passed that point with...

Confessions to a Cruel Internet

Dear friend, I like to start my notes to you as if we're already in the middle of a conversation. That was a...

The Movie Demagination Index

Sex in the City 2. Predators. Iron Man 2. Jackass 3D. Saw VII 3D. The Twilight Saga: Whatever. ...

Favourite Film Instant In-Jokes

Hollywood moviemakers must be full of mirth. As well as having a job that many people envy, and laughing all the way to...

About Halfthoughts

This website showcases content created by Eric Priezkalns, who also uses the pen name Ray Blank when writing science fiction. It includes stories, essays, poems, short films and audio recordings.