Between 1947 and 1955 the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences bestowed an honorary award to one film each year that they believed to be the best in international cinema. Beginning in 1956, the Academy turned the honorary award into an award of merit, thus creating the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film. […]
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The 25 Best Female Duos in Film
From sworn enemies to loving sisters, and everything in between, films manage to create an intriguing array of female duos. The following list ranks 25 of the best female duos in cinema, which represent a wide array of friends, classmates, and relatives who antagonize, compliment, and love/hate one another. 25. The Devil Wears Prada […]
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The 30 Most Overlooked Debut Movies Made By Famous Directors
As a companion to our last piece on 30 of the best directorial debuts, we created a second list of an additional 30 great feature film debuts. This article may not be as flashy as the last list, but it includes a wide range of feature film debuts from underappreciated gems to surreal experiences. These […]
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The 30 Best Directorial Debuts of All Time
A debut feature can add a lot of pressure to up-and-coming directors, who not only have to navigate the treacherous waters of the entertainment industry, but must also capture an audience’s attention (although some directors are more interested in creating displeasure rather than pleasure). A successful debut feature can open doors for new directors, helping […]
14 Lesser-Seen Italian Exploitation Films That Are Worth Watching
From the 1960s to the 1980s, Italy became known for its exploitation cinema, which ranged from gialli and “Mondo” films to Spaghetti Westerns and Nazisploitation. The Italian film market churned out dozens of exploitation films in order to capitalize on the latest cinematic crazes (in some instances, filmmakers even ripped off other Italian exploitation films). […]
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The 25 Best Movies About Childhood
Children are often romanticized as living in a childhood paradise. The reality is that they too must grow up and development into adulthood. The films listed below examine the ways in which children’s perspectives are used to deal with heavy themes of life, death, religion, and war. From the comedic accounts of Christmas to heartbreaking […]