Michael Mann is someone whose films depict a certain level of realism, to some perhaps laborious, others necessary and then there’s the in between who go to see his films because of who is in them. Ultimately it is the director’s power to draw such big names, which could be seen to appeal to all […]
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15 Essential Director’s Cuts That Cast the Originals in a New Light
A director’s vision is often seen as the guiding light of a production, but that doesn’t mean said vision is absolute. Very few in the industry have risen to the level where they have the privilege of receiving the almighty power of “final cut”. Frequently, other parties will have a hand in shaping the final […]
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15 Great Filmmakers And Their Thematic Obsessions
Cinema is made possible thanks to the contribution of thousands of artists with different backgrounds, thoughts and visions working together to bring life to an idea, even if it’s just for a moment. Like any artist, filmmakers tend to have ideas that they keep revisiting, consciously or not. This fixation can be anything: a characteristic […]
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The 20 Best Documentaries Of All Time
To take a form like nonfiction cinema — as vast as it is experimental and as controversial as it is misunderstood — and whittle it down to 20 essential titles, seems almost an impossible task. It’s best to view documentaries not only for how fascinating a subject they depict or how uniquely they execute a […]
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The 10 Best Films That Redefined The American Dream
The American Dream is probably the most pervasive idea in American culture. Work hard and you’ll become rich, successful and happy. It’s a notion that is repeated constantly in American pop culture. Still, the concept is just as routinely challenged as it is reinforced. Here are the top 10 films that redefined the American Dream: […]
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The 15 Best Final Films of Legendary Hollywood Actors
Every actor and actress, no matter how successful, comes to the end of their career at some point. Sometimes they get to choose when they go by simply retiring but often their last work is only their last work because of their passing. Not every great star had one of their biggest movies be their […]