For nearly half a decade, Terrence Malick has been a silent giant of American cinema, rarely making public appearances or sharing details about his creative process. His filmography, spanning a total of 9 works, is one of the most polarizing sum of films made by any mainstream filmmaker. We can break down Malick’s work into […]
Month: April 2017
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5 Reasons Why “Alien: Covenant” Will Redeem “Prometheus”
It’s not uncommon to see “Prometheus” on the list of the biggest cinematic disappointments, and for a very good reason. It had everything going for it, all signs pointed to something special, and it was an origin story of the classic Xenomorph creature, directed by the man who introduced us to this creature two decades […]
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10 Talented Movie Directors Who Disappeared
To make a feature film is a high mountain to climb, and to enjoy a critical success or cult reputation for said film is an ideal payoff for that back-breaking experience. Yet, a handful of times after breaking through, several directors have dropped off the face of the earth. At times due to frustration, fatigue, […]
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The 10 Best Food Movies of All Time
With series like “Chef’s Table” on Netflix and the Japanese “Midnight Diner” franchise, food media’s experiencing a renaissance on streaming services these days. Both series are beautifully constructed, but they’re bite-sized morsels. For some heartier helpings, look no further than food movies. Few genres are as specific and mouth-watering. To make a good food movie, […]
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4 Reasons Why “Sunset Boulevard” is a Masterpiece of American Cinema
There’s nothing else. Just us, and the cameras, and those wonderful people out there in the dark. All right, Mr. De Mille, I’m ready for my close-up. – Norma Desmond Hollywood had never been so faithfully depicted before as in Billy Wilder’s production of Sunset Blvd. Remembered today, as a noir icon – right alongside […]
Pulling Focus: Eraserhead (1977)
“Believe it or not, Eraserhead is my most spiritual film.” – David Lynch In heaven everything is fine Defensibly David Lynch’s most forcible film, Eraserhead was the curious realization of more than five years of spasmodic shooting and postproduction assembly. Captured in furtive black-and-white, pushing arresting chiaroscuro lighting, and occupying a post-industrial wasteland backdrop, […]