15 Essential Films For An Introduction To Hungarian Cinema

Son of Saul

It is well known that some outstanding Hungarian figures made a great impact on the development of technology in the 19th and 20th centuries, ultimately on the formation of our contemporary world. Life would be very hard to bear or experience without the usage of the digital computer, plasma television, antibacterial disinfection or simply the […]

The 20 Best British Horror Movies of All Time

the descent

Around a quarter of the way through a typically riveting Season 2 episode of The Sopranos, Dr Jennifer Melfi reiterates a vivid nightmare she has had to her own psychologist Elliot Kupferberg (played by Peter Bogdanovich). Kupferberg stares at her, and asks her quietly – “Why do we like rollercoasters Jennifer? Scary movies?” Melfi knows the […]

The 15 Best Metaphysical Movies of All Time

Mr. Nobody (2009)

The study of metaphysics has almost 25 centuries of existence, when Aristotle wrote a book called “Metaphysical” about causation, form, matter and existence. According to the Greek philosopher, metaphysics isn’t just about transcendence, but in this list we will mainly focus on this subject: what’s beyond physical and material. For that reason, it’s important to know […]

Filmmaker Retrospective: The Realistic Cinema of The Dardenne Brothers

Two Days, One Night

Jean-Pierre and Luc Dardenne have proven themselves to be a formidable pair within the world of cinema. Few directors and producers can depict a day in the life of people who are living on the outskirts as deftly as the Dardennes. The brothers are originally from Belgium. Their hallmark style focuses on individuals who are […]