Cinema is an ever-evolving artform that uses picture and sound to deliver stories; make people laugh; express one’s self; educate the masses; or to send a political or philosophical message. If ever there were a little sibling to the cinema, it is without a doubt television. While the two mediums have a great deal of […]
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The 15 Most Memorable Songs Used In Jim Jarmusch Movies
Jim Jarmusch, an avid music listener, has always paid great attention to the soundtracks of his films. Unlike most American directors, the musical genres he implemented the most were psychedelia and drone music, along with a great affection for American black music. His soundtracks create a dreamy and ethereal but also nostalgic atmosphere that haunts […]
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The 10 Best Movies Based On Real Murders
“I killed him because he was talking badly about Juan Alvarez, who’s my friend and I know what he was saying was a big lie.” – Max Aub (Crímenes Ejemplares, 1999) What does a killer feel? What makes him or her commit a murder? These are questions we have asked ourselves a thousand times, but […]
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20 Underappreciated Horror Movies You Might Not Have Seen
Horror is a timeless genre and one of the most personal in any medium of entertainment. Our fears are subjective and often unique to us, what scares us is connected to our beliefs, childhood, traumatic experiences and many other aspects of life; this makes horror films a constantly divisive subject. Unfortunately, horror is commonly and […]
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The 10 Best Movies About Mid-Life Crisis
Whether they’re lazing about a sprawling hotel or becoming unglued about their jobs, characters undergoing a mid-life crisis in film are a bountiful trope. But the roles of the struggling 40-something grasping for meaning goes far beyond the creations of Sam Mendes. Here is a list of ten films that are worth your time about […]
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10 Actors from Famous TV Shows Who Are Irrelevant in Cinema
Television shows can be like selfies; they’ve existed for a long time, but today they are trendier than ever. While they used to be connected with family moments or a very different content consumption than the common film, to watch a series today is “to belong” and the more you watch, the cooler you are […]