The word Nihil is Latin root of nihilism. Nihil means nothingness. Commonly nihilism is employed in the expression of Nietzschean philosophy, connected with Übermensch or eternal return theories. Sometimes it is forgotten that Nietzsche promoted a “good” nihilism, as a starting point for new values; on the other side of the coin is the “bad” […]
Month: June 2015
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Filmmaker Retrospective: The Diverse Cinema of George Miller
George Miller is a madman. There is no way around this. He is certifiably insane and he would most likely be conducting illegal experiments on small rabbits or infant children if he handn’t been given the opportunity to make the few (but overwhelmingly influential) series of films he has written, directed, and/or produced (more times […]
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The 25 Most Unlikable Protagonists in Movie History
Many films (and TV shows, especially these days) revolve around an antihero – a character who is, shall we say, lacking in your typical heroic qualities. Some, such as Borat, Dirty Harry, and Jeff “The Dude” Lebowski, to name just a few, are oddly likable despite their flaws. The ones on this list are not […]
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25 Black and White Films for People Who Don’t Like Black and White Movies
There’s a timeless quality to black and white films that movies in color can’t quite achieve. They possess an ethereal, almost other-worldly dimension; one that only seems to exist in black and white films. Although there were several films released in color prior to 1932, that was the year that Technicolor introduced a new color […]
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10 Great Mumblegore Movies That Horror Fans Will Enjoy Watching
Mumblecore started around 2002 with films like Funny HA HA by Andrew Bujalski and 2005 with the Puffy Chair by Mark and Jay Duplass. More recent films like 2013 Drinking Buddies by Joe Swanberg has gone mainstream. One of the few elements that described this genre are low budget and naturalism which can be in […]
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15 Weird & Wild Action Movies From The VHS Era Every Adventurous Fan Should See
You are a lifelong action cinema fan. You’ve seen all the Bruce Lee, Jackie Chan, Sylvester Stallone, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Bruce Willis, Steven Seagal and Jean-Claude Van Damme movies there are to see. You stay current with all the new releases from the world over and yet all this isn’t enough to satisfy your ravenous appetite […]