Paul Schrader never moved beyond his midwestern Calvinism. It’s a gritty, salt-of-the-earth style of religious belief. Humanity is fallen; nothing we do can save our souls from our filthy sin. Schrader’s young upbringing has come to embody a mythical origin story that affects how viewers interpret his films (including in this article). Schrader was raised […]
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10 Great Sci-Fi Films Favored By Jordan Peele
After a three-year hiatus, Jordan Peele is once again on everyone’s lips following the theatrical release of his much-anticipated UFO movie, ‘Nope’. The prolific writer, producer, director and actor has further cemented his reputation as one of the brightest talents working today with yet another thought-provoking summer spectacle that has already ignited a torrent of […]
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10 Killer Car Movies: From Slasher On The Wheels To Art House Films
Although that’s the core idea of a car, claiming that a car is nothing more than a means of transportation will be an understatement. Too many things are connected to the car. For some, owning a car is becoming an adult, others have a close relationship with their vehicles. There are various models of cars, […]
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All 24 Studio Ghibli Movies Ranked From Worst To Best
The films of Studio Ghibli are beloved by countless fans around the world. Led by Hayao Miyazaki and the late Isao Takahata, Ghibli has single-handedly changed the course of Japanese animation and introduced it to a much wider audience. Praised by critics for their stunning animation quality, strong characters, and strikingly imaginative storytelling, the films […]
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10 Great Movies To Watch If You Liked “Licorice Pizza”
Paul Thomas Anderson is one of the few remaining directors who makes a mandatory appointment at the big screen out of every new release. Licorice Pizza, his first outing since 2017, has been cause for celebration for every hardcore cinephile around the world and a triumphant return that’s been embraced wholeheartedly by critics and audiences […]
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10 Funny Sci-fi Films You Probably Haven’t Seen
From cinephile favorites “Galaxy Quest” and “Spaceballs” to mainstream hits like “Back to the Future” and “Men in Black”, we love science-fiction comedies. As much as we love sci-fi, we also love to see conventions of the genre getting mocked or satirized. Films like “Groundhog Day” even basically started their own sub-genre. However, when we […]