Hollywood loves fantasy — movies about beautiful princesses, ghoulish monsters and super-powered heroes are never in short supply. So why is it that fantasy, a genre that should stir our imagination, give us nightmares or make us think, are so often the shallowest films around? This year looks to be chock full of shock and awe films of the fantastic (here’s a pretty thorough roundup courtesy of i09.com), but awe and wonder? That precious feeling looks to be very rare indeed. Hollywood, take note! Here are five tips for making fantasy films that don’t just entertain, but inspire. Read more…
