Marked by the rise of alternative media, the downfall of world communism and the rise of multiculturalism, the 1990s were a very interesting decade for film. Marked mainly by the Dogme 95 and the first feature-length CGI film, “Toy Story”, the 1990s is definitely a decade to be looked closer in cinema history. Even though […]
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The 10 Most Scientific Sci-fi Movies of All Time
Before we try to find a science fiction movie that is entirely scientific, let us agree that science fiction, by its very nature, will include fantasy elements that are definitely not scientific. Most of the time these will be standard tropes like suspended animation and hyperspace travel, but sometimes there will be other elements that […]
Pulling Focus: Green Room (2015)
“Overall [Green Room is] not so much about the neo-Nazis per se, though as it is a critique of mainstream America… Foremost, Green Room is about delivering this very intense movie experience for the audience.” – Jeremy Saulnier Nazi punks fuck off Having grabbed considerable attention with his small-scale but hugely impressive bloodstained revenger […]
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The 10 Most Disappointing Summer Blockbusters Of The 21st Century
Nobody who goes to the multiplex in the summer expects great art, just two hours of popcorn that doesn’t leave them feeling like they’ve been had. A hero to root for, a villain to hiss, some zingers and a climactic confrontation in a collapsing skyscraper – who could ask for anything more? Alas, the simple […]
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10 Great Dark Comedies From the 1980s You May Have Missed
What it is about a delightfully dark comedy that we enjoy? While comedy comes in many forms–romantic, slapstick, buddy, slobs vs. snobs, surreal–only dark comedy seems to cut to the core of what makes something funny–which is that comedy is ultimately a response against the darker, sadder, and ultimately mortal elements of our existence. So […]
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All 8 Todd Haynes Movies Ranked From Worst To Best
“The best films don’t offer redemption. They understand their own artificiality and are truthful as a result.” – Todd Haynes Exploring in his diverse and boldly mosaic body of work the complexity of identity and sexual politics, Todd Haynes is a singular and staggering talent. Born January 2, 1961 in Encino, California, Haynes’ fascinating film […]