According to that indispensable tome Midnight Movie Madness by Ian Watson (now available on Kindle), if you want to see a really weird horror movie, you have to look overseas. Bear in mind, we are not talking about those twee, underwhelming ghost stories that were popular in the early 2000s. You know: a young woman […]
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25 Great Man vs. Nature Movies That Are Worth Your Time
Man needs to challenge himself/herself constantly or else man will die. Whether it’s personal or professional, we are always looking for challenges; always on the look-out for obstacles we can overcome in order to prove to ourselves and to the rest of the world that we are relevant. There is no bigger challenge than surviving […]
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The 15 Best Horror Movies of The 1970s
There are a multitude of reasons the 1970s were the last Golden Age of Cinema. Restrictions on language, content, nudity, and violent subject matter had loosened and The Movie Brats (De Palma, Scorsese, Sayles, etc.) where free to experiment. As studios began to move into large budget blockbusters and more stylized productions, deeply personal films […]
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The 23 Best Scandinavian Movies of The 21st Century
Scandinavia’s film history is unfortunately overlooked. The region is responsible for many of the most exciting and thoughtful contemporary films. From the Dogme filmmakers to lighthearted documentarians, Scandinavian filmmakers have recently created wonderful, distinct films. Inspired by the legacy of masters such as Ingmar Bergman and Lasse Halstromm, Scandinavian filmmakers create works that distinctly reflect […]
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The 10 Most Visually Stunning Movies Shot by Robert Elswit
Robert Elswit is unquestionably one of the most versatile cinematographers currently shooting major motion pictures. With incredible ease, he’s able to shift from gargantuan action pictures like the two most recent Mission: Impossible entries to something smaller and more personal like the edgy indie Nightcrawler. He’s been working in the industry for 35 years, and […]
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The 15 Greatest Opening Long Takes in Cinema History
The long take consists of an uninterrupted shot, a shot longer than usual that doesn’t have a cut. Some filmmakers like Max Ophüls, Alexander Sokurov or Michael Haneke, among many others, are recognized for their predilection for the long take. There are many examples and ways to make one, and every film technique is valid. […]