If you’re reading this list, or are an avid reader of Taste of Cinema, it’s safe to say that you love film. Most of you, I presume, consider cinema to be more than just simple entertainment or escapism. Films can be so much more than that. We venture into the world of cinema to make […]
Author: Chris van Dijk
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7 Reasons Why “Blade Runner” Is More Relevant Now Than Ever
Imagine that you’re an expert in world affairs. For decades, you’ve used the cold logic of science to grasp the forces of the world. You keep a very close eye on the zeitgeist of our world. Unlike others who bury their heads in the sand, you can see the signs. If your eyes are clear […]
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Top 10 Most Entertaining Bad Movie Performances
I think most of us can agree that the world isn’t fair. Some people get what they deserve, others don’t. Not everything works out; some things just fall apart. The world has produced more hopeless dreamers than victorious ones. The arc of the universe does not bend toward justice; things just happen, sometimes for the […]
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7 Reasons Why “Network” Is Still Relevant After 40 Years
It’s been 40 years since the release of the award-winning film “Network”, and the howl of Howard Beale still echoes through the streets of America. Even though the film isn’t always perceived favorably by people in both the Libertarian or Republicans parties, mostly due to its indictment of soulless corporatism, Beale’s rage can be shared […]
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10 Great Moments in Otherwise Bad Movies
Every film has some merit, even the worst ones. In this list, we look at 10 examples (in non-specific order) of otherwise bad films, but which did have their moment(s) of brilliance. Certainly there will be fans who consider every second of these films a treasure. Others will consider the author insane for having chosen […]
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Top 10 Movie Roles You Can’t Imagine Anyone Else In
There are many films that shouldn’t have been remade, and the backlash many of them received came from their old fanbase. Nostalgia is a tricky market. Do it right and it’s big bucks. Do it wrong and you’ll piss off a lot of people. Once you grow accustomed to character, it’s like having an old […]