Sometimes we are moved by literature and we want to share our findings with our friends, only to realize that they have completely missed the point. On the other hand, that point is only our point and it is possible that it is us who lost it. Because of this, some of my friends and […]
Year: 2015
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10 Clever Cinematic Re-Interpretations of Classic Writing
Suffice to say, this list goes into detail contrasting different elements of plot and character between each of these works and their original inspirations, so if you are unfamiliar with one of these and prefer to remain that way, skip on down the line. 10. Aladdin (1992) Based on “One Thousand and One Nights” […]
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14 Great Japanese Gangster (Yakuza) Films That Are Worth Your Time
Since Thomas Edison first showcased the kinetoscope for the Japanese in 1896, Japanese cinema has maintained its position as one of the top benchmarks of world cinema. Combining a rich, unique artistic culture with a bloody feudal history, Japanese cinema has always been able to find the ultimate balance of light and shade; the perfect […]
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14 Great Punk Movies That Are Worth Your Time
The Punk rock genre is easily one of the most diverse music genres, and that’s largely because of how it spans so many different subgenres; like hardcore, post-punk, Taqwacore, and protopunk. Even today, punk continues to expand and remains a popular genre of music. Much like any subculture there are often movies that try and […]
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The 30 Best Movies About Depression
Even though once considered taboo, depression is a common theme in cinema and so is a central subject in many great films. This list narrows the huge spectrum of unhappiness by limiting it to endogenous depression and that caused by traumatic experiences, bad relationships, or anxiety. The list intentionally does not include depression that is […]
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15 Non-English Language Films from This Century You Might Have Missed
Blockbusters and Hollywood movies in general are the order of the day. There is an abundance of films made in the USA throughout the world. However, many of the foreign gems of recent years are obscure in many regions. Here is a list of some meaningful European and Asian films which deserve a chance to […]