Art is subjective. Sure, there are some elements that are objective, like is the camera in focus or whether Mark Wahlberg trying to play a smart person is always insane. But for the most part, there is no real right answer when it comes to art. Yet, there are always movies we kind of just […]
Year: 2018
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The 10 Best Movie Performances of 2018 (So Far)
We may only be halfway through the year but already film audiences have seen some terrific performances. From veteran actors to up and coming ones, there have been lots of performances that have stood out as noteworthy and have gained awards buzz. A great performance can completely transform a film and can elevate an audience’s […]
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10 Movies With The Most Ironic Titles
Irony explains a certain way of expressing the opposite of what you mean. It can be humorous and understated, but in the end it only works if the recipient realizes and understands its existence. In this case the focus will therefore be put on films that achieved irony through the use of a title that […]
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The 10 Biggest Failed Oscar Bait Movies
Contrary to popular belief, Oscar bait is a pretty new phenomenon. Back in the day, studios had vague ideas about what voters were looking for, but the 2000’s were really when everyone started to specifically target awards season voters. They noticed patterns pertaining to the preferred genre, release date, and cast members. This allowed them […]
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10 Great Movies Where Nothing Really Happens
It might feel like a backhanded compliment to say a movie is great even though nothing happens. We’re accustomed to the idea that a film needs to be constantly moving forwards, with several plot points unfolding at once – be it narratively or simply visually – for us to want to concentrate on it. But […]
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10 Movie Directors Who Make The Most Rewatchable Films
First let’s underline what constitutes re-watchable movies. According to popular notion, and by which we too abide by, films that can be absorbed easily and enjoyed wholeheartedly tend to be the ones that are most popular, even during reruns. But there will be pockets of niche audiences who go back to a movie for reasons […]