James Bond, or agent 007, is no doubt one of the most widely known fictional spy characters. Bond’s first appearance was in 1953 in a series of novels by Ian Fleming, and it soared since then, becoming one of the largest and most popular franchises which included several series, films, books and video games. Although […]
Year: 2017
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10 Famous Movie Directors Synonymous With One City
Just as cinema and its techniques evolved from the beginning of the 20th century, an interesting parallel presented itself in the increasing industrialization of modern life from this time onwards. Both became intertwined; the urban landscape provided the film industry with the infrastructure and resources it needed to thrive, with cinema helping to shape how […]
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The 10 Best Movies Rated Lower Than 7.0 On IMDB
IMDB, along with Rotten Tomatoes, are perhaps the most well-known and widely used web resource when it comes to getting film recommendations. Why consult the opinion of a single critic when you can consults hundreds, if not thousands of individuals. The reputation of these sites has proven so formidable that more often than not, hype […]
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The 10 Most Exquisitely Lit Movies of All Time
Artists have always been drawn to the interplay between light and dark, both literally and metaphorically. In order to represent a subject, knowing how to use light properly can be crucial. This is especially true to movies, where well-deployed lighting can be the difference between merely a good film and a great one. Films can […]
Pulling Focus: Good Time (2017)
“Are you feeling this? are you feeling as good as I’m feeling right now?” – Connie Nikas (played by Robert Pattinson) We’re here for a good time, not a long time Running-on-ice at breakneck speed are a pair of expeditious society’s free agents in the frenzied form of Constantine “Connie” Nikas (Robert Pattinson) and […]
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The 10 Most Disturbing Movies of the 21st Century (So Far)
What is it about truly disturbing movies that film fans enjoy? Is it their sheer audacity and strangeness? The extreme violence and graphic sexual elements that are often on display in these films? Is it some sort of severe second-hand prurient thrill we’re seeking through fiction? Whatever the case, many dedicated cinephiles tend to seek […]