Quentin Tarantino is a unique case among the world of filmmaking for a number of reasons. The first is his ability to combine cult aesthetics, themes, and notions with commercial success, thus providing him fans from both “underground” and mainstream audiences. The second is his outspoken love for watching movies, in contrast to other filmmakers […]
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15 Lesser Known Takashi Miike Movies That Are Worth Your Time
Probably the most world-renowned Japanese cult filmmaker, Takashi Miike is also one of the most prolific, having directed almost 100 films since 1991. Taking advantage of the “V-Cinema” (straight-to-video films) boom of the 90s, Miike managed to break into the industry, eventually producing “Shinjuku Triad Society” in 1995, his first theatrically distributed film. Since then, […]
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30 Lesser Known Japanese Cult Films That Are Worth Your Time
Japan is probably the country that has made the most cult films, a fact that could be attributed to the following reasons: 1.Artistic tradition, particularly the ero-guro movement. 2.History, with the violent transition from the samurai era to the contemporary one, and the nightmare caused by the aftermath of the atomic bomb. 3.The tolerance and […]
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The 20 Best Asian Movies Remade in Hollywood
Hollywood has been remaking masterpieces of Asian cinema since the 60s, picking the most commercially successful and the most adaptable productions to bring to both American and worldwide audiences. Some were equal masterpieces, some were mediocre, and there were even disappointing ones. However, it is always interesting to trace the originals, not just because they […]
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20 Best South Korean Thriller Movies You Should Watch
This particular genre is the one that propelled Korean cinema to its current international status, since the country’s filmmakers seem to have an uncanny ability to produce masterpieces in the category. These films excel in terms of script, direction, acting and overall production values, resulting in highly entertaining outcomes that also have great depth and […]
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The 30 Best Japanese Cult Films of All Time
One of the lengthiest and most obscure debates among cinema fans is regarding the topic of what is cult, what is art-house, and what is mainstream. Usually, discussions like that do not reach a definite conclusion. However, there are some themes, notions and events that define what is cult, which is the point of interest […]