Many books have been written about structure in filmmaking and how to build a story. Many filmmakers follow such structures and make great films. Then there are those that throw such structures out the window and make up their own rules. They take a risk and it works out. Some of these films became instant […]
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The 15 Best Movie Threequels of All Time
The cliché generalization “the sequel is never better” has been disproven enough times that it has lost its credibility. The best sequels, however, are often direct follow-ups to the original. There are plenty of Part Twos that hold their own or more against their respective Part Ones – “The Godfather: Part II,” “The Dark Knight,” […]
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10 Great Movies That Will Make You Feel Nostalgic
“You’ll learn to appreciate this more as you get older,” is something my father used to say and whenever he did, it would always make me groan. It always seemed like a lame excuse, something to say to young people when they have a dissenting opinion. Now, my father still has plenty of energy left […]
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10 Great Movies That Explore Human Alienation
Some of the best movies ever made have been inspired by loneliness and isolation. There is still something to be said for the film that shines a light on the theme of alienation. By returning to this timeless concept, and taking a look at all the different lonely characters in film, there are lessons to […]
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10 Great Movies Where We Root For The Bad Guy
It’s simple – we always root for the good guys and dislike the bad guys. But hang on, do we? Actually it’s not that simple and more than ever, audiences are finding themselves rooting for and supporting the bad guys, the villains, and the antagonists. But what is it that so attracts us to the […]
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The 10 Most Powerful Movie Performances of All Time
A performance needs everything from subtlety to command. That is true, because a flat, one-dimensional performance just will not cut it when it comes to being believable and tangible. All of these following performances have small nuances to them, yet we are going to focus on their strengths that lie in how gravitational they are. […]