The Blog: Apocalypse Later: Welcome to my journey of through a hundred and some years of cinema
The URL: http://www.apocalypselaterfilm.com/
The Blogger: Hal Astell
Why it's a Great Blog: Hal Astell has been blogging about film for several years. His blog actually dates back to 2000, but it really begins in earnest in 2007. Astell describes himself as a "transplant from the rain and beauty of northern England to the sun and desolation of Phoenix, AZ." He loves cinema and it shows. His output is extremely prolific and the entries are often detailed and thorough. In 2007 alone, he posted 542 times. He posts almost daily, sometimes several times a day. His film reviews are perceptive, fair and he has a great eye for detail. And he's a splendid writer to boot. He is especially into classic Hollywood cinema, which is near and dear to my heart. But his tastes are quite eclectic and he often reviews foreign films and more contemporary movies as well. His knowledge of film is encyclopedic, to say the least. And the Blog is often a sumptuous feast for the eyes, as he makes excellent use of numerous movie posters and lobby cards. Astell has, for all intents and purposes, created a masterful film reference guide which, if it were to appear in book form, would take up numerous volumes and cost a fortune. But the purpose of a Blog is to share thoughts and insights with people for free, and to that end, Astell has performed an invaluable service.
Bottom Line: Apocalypse Later might be the finest film blog I have ever encountered. I highly recommend that you take a look at it. You, like me, will probably end up spending a great deal of time there.
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