“The Golden Age of Hollywood”, the name alone evokes a sense of elegance and timeless entertainment quality that left a definite mark on the History of Film and in American Culture in general. Essentially, the Classical Hollywood period started with the decline of The Silent Film Era in the late 1920’s and by the early […]
Month: September 2015
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The 10 Best Movies About Terrorism
Terrorism has plagued the world from the early days of civilization, causing fear in the hearts of many and destroying many lives. Terrorists are driven to commit these violent acts against others for many reasons. One of the most common reasons, especially in today’s world, is faith and its relation to modern society as well […]
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10 Great Films That Feature Apathetic Characters
It almost seems counter-intuitive to think of films focusing on apathetic or detached characters as being ripe for great entertainment. The narratives can be slow going, the plots can be bare bones, and the very idea of an indifferent or emotional lead character(s) has the potential to be unappealing in and of itself. The list […]
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The 10 Greatest Modern-Day Director-Actor Collaborations
When a good director first meets a talented actor, chances are they might do something amazing together. And if their connection is instant, it might take them to future and plenty more honorable pieces of cinema. The actors are the muses, they inspire the directors just as they inspire and guide them, growing towards achievements […]
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The 15 Best Movies That Feature Self-Destructive Characters
In a human context, self-destructive behavior is a catch-all term for conceptualizing destructive acts brought to oneself. Generally, self-destructive acts may be deliberate, born of impulse or developed as a habit. The term, however, tends to be applied toward self-destruction that can be habit-forming or addictive, and thus potentially fatal. These characters meet these criteria […]
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The 10 Best Horror Movies Adapted from or Inspired by H. P. Lovecraft’s Works
Edgar Allan Poe notwithstanding, Howard Phillips Lovecraft is perhaps the most revered writer of fantasy and horror and a key influence on contemporary horror fiction writers like Stephen King, Clive Barker and Ramsey Campbell. Simultaneously epic in scale and claustrophobic in nature, Lovecraft’s tales are absolute classics of the genre, proving highly inspirational for later […]