Filmmaking is a focus on the observation of human nature, and while there are films that are great for the critical approach they take toward humanity, displaying its darkest and cruelest side, there are also films that are great because they way in which they display the highest of our species. By creating moments of […]
Year: 2018
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10 Famous Films That Are Secretly About Movie-Making
Over the years, there have been many films – both documentaries and works of fiction – focussed on the art of filmmaking itself. On the fictional side of things, films like 8½, Ed Wood, Bowfinger, Be Kind Rewind and The Disaster Artist are only the tip of the iceberg when it comes to movies that […]
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The 10 Best English-Language Films by Foreign Directors
The notion of a “foreign cinema” is becoming more and more obscure in the context of vast cosmopolitan production. This is shown through the outlying antiquity that is the foreign language film section at the annual Academy Awards, in which countries are meant to compete for American condescension due to the imperative of rule thirteen. […]
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The 10 Best Movie Directors Working Today
Contemporary cinema is the home of many styles and approaches toward reality and cinema. Many filmmakers take an extremely critical approach toward cinema and society, while others focus on a simple portrait of humanity and communication. In the contemporary scene, there are filmmakers whose careers have just started and who probably are going to deliver […]
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The 10 Most Disturbing American Movies Ever Made
There are many ways to define “disturbing,” but Merriam-Webster lists four traits that give us a good place to start when working with the term. It means anything from causing annoyance, embarrassment, anxiety, or worry to causing agitation or uncomfortable feelings. In this case, there are certainly a good many films across the spectrum that […]
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10 Visually Stunning Movies With Neon Lighting
Neon paraphernalia does not usually concur with the most articulate story lines or solid character development. Looking at cinematic attempts to incorporate the neon element as a central component, one is lost in a plethora of visually dazzling images and complex narratives. Shouldn’t come as a surprise if you stop for a moment and think […]