The 1980s was a golden era for thrillers, producing some of the most iconic and influential films of all time. It was a decade when high-stakes action, shadowy noir influences, and psychological tension collided, creating an abundance of gripping cinema. Yet, for every genre-defining hit, there were countless thrillers that slipped through the crack, films […]
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The 10 Most Epic Movies of All Time
The chariot race in “Ben Hur”, the final graveyard showdown in “The Good, the Bad and the Ugly”, the ‘I’m Spartacus’ scene in “Spartacus”, Steve McQueen keeping his foot on the gas during the motorcycle chase scene in “The Great Escape”, the bone-to-satellite transition in “2001: A Space Odyssey”, the Ride of the Valkyries in […]
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10 Great 1970s American Movie Classics You Probably Haven’t Seen
The 1970s is widely accepted as a peak decade for cinema. Hollywood’s Golden Age, with its stars like Humphrey Bogart, came to a symbolic end after Dennis Hopper’s Easy Rider (1969). The filmmaking mantle had now passed to the next generation. The 1970s saw the established careers of the New Hollywood auteurs: Martin Scorsese, Francis […]
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10 Great 2024 Movies Snubbed For Best Picture
After a few untimely delays due to the Los Angeles wildfires, the nominations for the 97th Academy Awards were finally unveiled a few weeks ago on Jan. 23, with “Emilia Pérez” leading the pack with 13 nods overall including one for Best Motion Picture of the Year. Just so you know where things stand, this […]
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10 Great 1990s Thriller Movie Classics You Probably Haven’t Seen
Although many excellent thrillers are produced annually, the 1990s felt like la belle époque for the genre. In the years after Blood Simple, filmmakers rebelled against the milquetoast mores of 1980s cinema. Taking inspiration from ‘40s noirs, the ‘90s delved into thrillers’ darkest, most provocative recesses. This era’s neo-noir style shared recognisable tropes across different […]
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All 10 Best Picture Nominees of 2024 Ranked From Worst To Best
It’s that time of the year again. The nominations for the 97th Academy Awards were announced on January 23, with “Emilia Perez” leading the pack with 13 nominations overall. “Wicked” and “The Brutalist” followed closely with ten nods apiece, with this year’s Best Picture lineup boasting a healthy mix of populist box office champs (“Dune: […]