2018 has treated us kindly with big-budget releases like Deadpool 2, Black Panther, and Mission: Impossible – Fallout. It’s even more impressive to see more modestly budgeted movies performing exceptionally well at the box office. Movies like Crazy Rich Asians and A Quiet Place don’t seem like guaranteed successes, but they have managed to make […]
Month: September 2018
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The 10 Most Overrated Movie Directors of All Time
To cinephiles, the director is often the central figure in filmmaking, so we tend to watch and discover films on that basis. So, the usual way of understanding film history is by selecting some names as cornerstones. As expected, the reasons why some names are most famous and respected than others are controversial; those reasons […]
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25 Movies You Won’t Want to Miss at VIFF 2018
Now in its 37th year, the 2018 edition of the Vancouver International Film Festival (September 27th – October 12th, 2018) just may be the brightest, most eclectic and engaging cinematic celebration yet. Among the five largest film festivals in North America with screenings from 70 countries, VIFF promises to have something intriguing and exciting for […]
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10 Lesser Discussed Movies That Everyone Should See
There are so many great films that are widely agreed upon as essential; pieces of work that should be seen. However, every single cinema lover has their own list – films that they often recommend to people because they feel they are important. Although many can often justify their recommendations, it essentially comes down to […]
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The 24 Best Movies Distributed By A24
Distribution and Production company A24 has brought an excitement to the film industry that has not been seen in years. A24 has helped to revitalize American Independent cinema while generating somewhat of a cult following due to their efforts. Founded in 2012, the company has already received 24 Oscar nominations as of 2018, including wins […]
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10 Great Movies That Hook You In The First 5 Minutes
This is a list of films that capture the audience’s attention almost as soon as the first image fades in from black. These images are so arresting that they carry us through the whole film and reflect something important about the film as a whole. Warning: Spoilers 1. Cache The ambiguous mise-en-scene of Cache […]