10 Great Movies That Employ a Specific Color Exceptionally Well

Cries and Whispers

Cinematography is one of the strongest aspects of any film. Cinema is both a visual and audible medium, but bright and vibrant colours may grasp your attention long before a sound does. In a complete, aesthetic package, sound and vision will connect and create a sphere of euphoria. It is rare to find an authentically […]

10 Great Movies That Are Perfect Introductions To Arthouse Cinema

Three Colors Blue (1993)

Growing up, a certain pairing of words seemed like a tainted synonym for pretention: arthouse cinema. Unfortunately, the style got a bad rap during the 1990s when mainstream cinema was more sterile and Hollywood-specific. With the push of indie cinema during the new millennium—as well as the ability to rediscover old classics through the internet […]

10 Great Movies With Beautiful Country Scenery

Cinema, as a visual medium, can be a teleportation to any location. Some films specialize in having their destinations act as a character of sorts. Italy is the heart of Bicycle Thieves. Lost in Translation is perfectly clear about Japan’s charm. The dry wasteland of California’s drought plagued riverbeds make their own statement in Chinatown. […]