Slay-ing It: Why Film Socialisme is One of the Most Important Movies of the 21st Century
In James Slaymaker’s latest addition to his column, he takes a look at why Jean-Luc Godard’s 2010 film is one of the most important films of the century.
Author James Slaymaker
James Slaymaker
English student, filmmaker and writer for Alternate Takes, MUBI Notebook, Film International, Mcsweeney's, Senses of Cinema, Little White Lies, The Vulgar Cinema and Sound on Sight. Too crazy for boys' town, too much of a boy for crazy town.
Total articles: 63
The Edge’s Top Albums of 2016: Kanye West – The Life Of Pablo
James Slaymaker explains why Kanye’s latest is one of 2016’s finest.
Slaying-It: Why Rob Zombie is one of the Great Living Horror Filmmakers (Part 2)
In the second part of his latest column piece, writer James explores the unique techniques used by filmmaker Rob Zombie in his latest film.
Slaying-It: Why Rob Zombie is one of the Great Living Horror Filmmakers (Part 1)
In his latest ‘Slaying-It’ feature, writer James takes a look at why Rob Zombie is such a unique and talented horror film maker.
Slaying-It: Why Rob Zombie Is One of the Great Living Horror Filmmakers (Part 3)
In the final part of his Rob Zombie feature, writer James looks at the filmmaker’s intricate and unique techniques.
Review: Fantassút/Rain on the Borders
Writer James explores Federica Foglia’s short film, which explores the existential and geographical dislocation of refugees.
I’m an inspirational English teacher in a teen movie
An inspirational English teacher from a teen movie gives us a brief rundown on everything he’ll teach us, and what we’ll teach him.
In Criticism of: The Neon Demon
Many of the great American films of the past few decades – Schrader’s The Canyons,…
Music Video Review: Kanye West – ‘Wolves’
James breaks down Kanye’s new music video release, Wolves.
Slaying-It: An Exclusive Profile of Margaret Roberts, An Actress I Want to Bang
James Slaymaker pens another satirical article for his regular column.
Review: Queen of Earth
Writer James reviews Alex Ross Perry’s impressive new release, Queen of Earth.
Notes on News: Kanye made me famous – the music video scandal examined
Writer James examines the ethics, meaning and even the art behind Kanye’s controversial new music video ‘Famous’.
Review: Cemetery of Splendour
Writer James reviews the creative yet critical representation of Thailand’s oppressive rule in Cemetery of Splendour
In Defense of: Knight of Cups
James Slaymaker defends Terrence Malik’s latest film, Knight of Cups