One of the most perplexing aspects of Japanese cinema is the contradiction between repressed formality and lurid subversiveness. Where else, apart from in Japan, would you find titles such as Eros In Hell, Shogun’s Joy of Torture and Beautiful Teacher in Torture Hell? The stereotype of the stoic, dull and excessively polite Japanese salary-man who […]
Year: 2015
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The 15 Scariest Horror Movies Featuring Creepy Kids
There are few things creepier than horror movies that involve children. Whether it’s standard jump scares or hair-raising tales of Gothic horror, the mere imagery of children in these movies are terrifying. The presumed innocence of children usually adds to the feeling of dread one feels while watching these films. The idea that either a […]
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15 Great Nihilistic Movies That Are Worth Your Time
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” […]
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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 […]