Toying with the traditional iconography associated with movies about restless spirits and the places they haunt, David Lowery’s materialistically mischievous, and altogether mesmerizing A Ghost Story (2017) does something very different as far as cinematic hauntings go. Reuniting with his cast from Ain’t Them Bodies Saints (2013), A Ghost Story’s prologue introduces us to a […]
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15 Great Movies That Will Give You An Existential Crisis
Like all the best artists, many filmmakers have taken it upon themselves to ask big questions with their work, questioning reality, identity and the meaning of life. Such explorations of the human experience are often intense, and can have earth-shattering conclusions. These are the kinds of movies that may have you curled up in the […]
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The 10 Best Actors Who’ve Never Won an Oscar
There are a lot of factors that play into being a great artist. Talent is the most obvious one, but without practice and determination, all the talent in the world amounts to nothing. What’s less obvious is choosing the right material to showcase your talent. The greatest artists in the world are only as good […]
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The Cinematography of Denis Villeneuve Movies Ranked From Worst To Best
Denis Villeneuve’s filmography is as diverse as it is impressive. From black-and-white indie movies to grand-scale sci-fi sequels, Villeneuve has had no trouble showing his diversity throughout the years. Though his movies span different genres and feature various types of budgets, one thing remains consistent; they’re all gorgeous. This isn’t strictly in regards to visual […]
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15 Great Movies About The Place of Morality in Our Lives
One of the biggest and most discussed subjects in our philosophy since the dawn of our species has been morality; that is, the distinction between right and wrong. Ever since we started living in organized civilizations, the necessity to regulate our behavior has been present in order to maintain peace. Thus, morality is socially defined […]
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10 Great Modern Movies That Pay Homage To Exploitation Cinema
Exploitation. The very word is its own violence among vocabulary. Its sound is raw. Its definition; unrelenting. And in the art that is cinema, that force is often amplified. Films considered of the exploitation genre contain extreme violence, sex, nudity, language, and most importantly: power. Damned by some. Praised by others. These films are the […]