When we look at how a couple is presented onscreen, the most memorable films are often the most innovative. They are not always about falling in love: sometimes what happens afterward is unfortunate. The films in this list have been included for featuring relationships between men and women in refreshing ways. 1. Who’s Afraid […]
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10 Great Movies About The Dark Side of Desire
While a good old-fashioned romantic comedy certainly has its place in film, audiences have grown accustomed to the conventions of a typical “boy meets girl” movie. At this point there is very little the standard romantic comedy film can do to be truly subversive anymore. Even the posters for these types of movies tend to […]
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10 Great Movies You Need To See To Really Understand BDSM
When most people think of “BDSM”, they might immediately have an idea in mind about what it means. In the world of film, however, BDSM isn’t all whips and chains. Relationships can be depicted in different ways that are not heteronormative, often to great results. Before the recent popularizing of Fifty Shades of Grey, there […]
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10 Great Movies That Explore Human Alienation
Some of the best movies ever made have been inspired by loneliness and isolation. There is still something to be said for the film that shines a light on the theme of alienation. By returning to this timeless concept, and taking a look at all the different lonely characters in film, there are lessons to […]
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The 10 Coolest Movie Characters of All Time
What does being a “cool” movie character mean exactly? It means being able to keep a level head regardless of the situation the character ends up in. For some characters, the stakes are obviously much greater. Their “coolness” becomes integral to their survival. But for other characters, their coolness is so ingrained it’s a way […]
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The 10 Tensest Movies of All Time
Depending on how a director uses it, a tense situation can elevate a standard moment to a powerful scene. When we think of the portrayal of tension in a movie, we have an idea of what it looks like. Stakes are raised as two characters have a confrontation. The scene in Heat (1995) in which […]