Orson Welles was a polarizing figure in his lifetime, and was groundbreaking in three forms of media: the radio (his infamous War of the Worlds broadcast), theater (he was involved in the New Deal funded Federal Theatre project, and founded the Mercury Theatre) and film. Though some think his film career was largely an unfulfilled […]
Year: 2014
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25 Modern Horror Films That Are Genuinely Nightmarish
Just as one person’s trash is another’s treasure, one person’s nightmare is another’s pantomime. This is what makes cinema so richly rewarding and ultimately fascinating. It is an extraordinary art form that gives as equally as it takes, and the horror genre is no exception. In fact, the horror genre is arguably the most complex […]
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14 Essential Films For An Introduction To Post-Soviet Russian Cinema
Since the disbandment of the Soviet Union, Russian cinema has never been the same. The films in 90s and early 2000s still delivered that Soviet soul and themes we so much loved, but as the time progresses, Russian cinema took a different turn – toward Hollywood. Despite this change in style, there are still a […]
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25 Essential Films For An Introduction To New Brazilian Cinema
Brazil has a long tradition in moviemaking: the art was introduced to the country in the early twentieth century, and during the first decades emerged local cycles in key states. From the 1940’s, Brazilian cinema gained strength, and established itself as a source of popular entertainment; during the 1960’s onward, the Cinema Novo craved to […]
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20 Great Soul-Crushing Films That Are Worth Your Time
There are some films in this world whose main function serve to depress the viewer, to show-case the darkest, most lurid and sordid acts, the most desperate and strife-ridden lives. Why, for the love of God, would anyone wish to view these films? To remind ourselves that we are human. It goes without saying that […]
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The 30 Greatest Character Actors in Hollywood History
They may not be flashy, but any filmmaker will tell you that they can’t make a movie without good character actors. They are the best friends, the reliable sergeants, trusted deputies and essential confidants. Character actors are usually anonymous ‘types’ who can play a variety of characters, or idiosyncratic individuals who fit a certain mold […]