Action-thrillers have truly become something special over the last few years. Europe and Asia have long offered the world unique and exhilarating action-thrillers that their American counterparts have only started to somewhat grasp. From the early ‘90s with Luc Besson’s action-thrillers to end all action-thrillers, “Léon: The Professional,” the genre hybrid has become bigger, bolder, […]
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The 15 Best Movie Opening Scenes of The 21st Century
It’s been said that closing a film is the hardest part of filmmaking. Something I’ve never quite agreed with. Yes, finding the perfect ending to a perfect film may be challenging, but if what came before is great, then the perfect ending is always within reach. But opening a film is something else entirely. Apart […]
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The 10 Best Movie Homages of All Time
Such is the magic of cinema that sometimes a filmmaker is presented with the perfect opportunity to pay respect to the films that have been an influence on him or her. The best tributes or homages are the ones you don’t have to force to be able to execute. They naturally open themselves up at […]
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10 Depressing Movie Endings That Will Ruin Your Day
The ending of a film has a great impact on the way the viewer perceives the whole film. The feelings it leaves on its audience after the credits roll should hammer home its main themes and reason for existing in the first place. A happy ending puts things in perspective and shows that certain things […]
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10 Great Movies Featuring Two Equally Brilliant Performances
No matter how many great performances a film has, there’s always that one that stands out. Maybe it’s the writing, or the stronger or more outrageous character, or more simply, the right actor getting the right role. Whatever the reason, the results can be electric. But what about those films that have two equally brilliant […]
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10 Directors Who Made Two Great Movies In The Same Year
Some directors are fortunate enough to have two films go into production at around the same time or one immediately after the other. Making one good film is challenging enough, but two, back to back? Now that takes some serious focus, a creative spark, and probably a lot of coffee and energy drinks. Following our […]