It might feel like a backhanded compliment to say a movie is great even though nothing happens. We’re accustomed to the idea that a film needs to be constantly moving forwards, with several plot points unfolding at once – be it narratively or simply visually – for us to want to concentrate on it. But […]
Author: Fernando Pompeu
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The 10 Best Cult Movie Trilogies of All Time
“Cult” has a lot definitions and possibilities. There are huge blockbuster films that have acquired substantial cult following; there are obscure, subversive film with the same dedicated fanbase. Filmmakers who died in anonymity have made cult movies; Oscar-winning directors have made cult movies. To dwell into what is and isn’t cult seems like a futile […]
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The 10 Most Brutal Movies Ever Made
Violence has been around since of dawn of film, that much is clear. Mankind has always been fascinated by brutality, but of course none would truly explore it lest they be imprisoned and punished by it. As film and its technology evolved, it gave way for filmmakers to revel in the multiple ways they could […]
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The 10 Most Overrated Movies of All Time
Was there ever a title list that so rapidly elicited scorn, anger and even hatred? I think it’s possible, but highly unlikely. Even so, one must stay true to one’s own convictions and intentions or, at the very least, remain open to discussions and opposing arguments (or even an insult here and there but, as […]
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The 15 Best Movie Set Designs of All Time
Set design, like any other creative department in filmmaking, can make or break a movie. It is curious, however, that unless the sets in a film are breathtaking and gorgeous, they will seldom even be mentioned. That’s the unfortunate facet of being an art director/set designer. If your work isn’t stellar, then you’ll most likely […]
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10 Movies That Literally Made People Sick
There are certain films that are too much for some to handle. They can be violent, extreme, uncomfortable, offensive or just so downright awful one has to avert direct eye contact. However, there are movies – a fine selection of them – that had the magnificent prowess, if one may call it so, to actually […]