With the success of Bryan Singer’s X-Men in 2000; the door was opened, and the modern superhero film era began. Fast forward to two years later where Columbia Pictures and Sam Raimi released Spider-Man and it was cemented. Here, in the present, we have the benefit and sometimes dissatisfaction of witnessing our beloved heroes of […]
Month: May 2014
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The 10 Most Important Independent Filmmakers Working In Hollywood Today
Hollywood, home of the US film industry, houses the world’s oldest and largest film studios. Frequently working on budgets greater than $100-200 million dollars, directors within the studio system benefit from a level of security rarely found in the independent film making world. Yet in spite of the obvious difficulties in competing with the studios, […]
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20 Famous Hollywood Actresses Who Can’t Actually Act
From Audrey Hepburn and Marilyn Monroe, to Meryl Streep, Amy Adams and Jennifer Lawrence – there has never been any shortage of ‘beauty with brains’ in the tinsel town of Hollywood. Kate Winslet’s turn as ‘Rose’ in ‘Titanic’ was the starting point of a hugely successful career. Even unconventionally beautiful actresses (think: Halle Berry) have […]
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The 30 Best Chinese-Language Movies of All Time
China has a proud history of filmmaking. The first Chinese film was made in 1905, ten years after the birth of film in France. In the 1920s, Chinese big cities saw hundreds of film production companies established. Port city Shanghai played a crucial role. It was home to more than 140 production companies and also […]
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10 Masterpieces of World Cinema Every Movie Fan Should See (Part 2)
As our readers seemed to enjoy the last list of ten classic masterpieces from ten different nations, we decided to do a follow-up. Just like with the previous list, if you are a serious film buff, you might have already seen all of these films but maybe there are some you haven’t. And if your […]
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25 Great Claustrophobic Movies That Are Worth Your Time
Few feelings create more anxiety than the sense of being trapped in a small space or unable to move or escape. Even if you’re not a full-blown claustrophobe, almost everyone can relate to that inner panic that floods in when placed in such a situation. It is a testament to the power of cinema that […]