It’s a well established fact that Indian taste in cinema is considerably different from Western taste. The different underlying notions of cinema in each of these cultures are the cause of this diversity in taste. But then there is an exceptional talent with a vision and scope so vast that it satisfies the tastes of […]
Month: June 2014
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15 Great British Prison Films That Are Worth Your Time
Any mention of the Prison film, and minds and mouths both immediately wander toward The Shawshank Redemption. The Green Mile is also often mentioned, and even Silence of the Lambs gets a frequent nod. And whilst all obviously remarkable movies, a common trait amongst them remains their American production. Hollywood’s manufacture rate of the prison […]
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15 Essential Martin Scorsese Films You Need To Watch
Martin Scorsese has produced more cinematographic masterpieces than any of his contemporaries or indeed than any director alive today and is the most consistent director to come out of the ’New Hollywood Cinema’ trend which dominated the 1970’s and was the last ’Golden Age’ of American cinema. The range of his output is unmatched and […]
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12 Essential Brian De Palma Films You Need To Watch
If you’re ever looking to spark a heated debate amongst cinefiles mention the name Brian De Palma. Many will passionately say he is a technical genius and master of suspense with a keen eye for satire and intertextualization, while others will call him a misogynistic hack who can’t tell a coherent story. No matter how […]
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10 Great Cold War Films That Are Worth Your Time
The cold war might be over long ago but that doesn’t mean that you can’t enjoy a good ol’ cold war movie any more. The period has inspired and given birth to plenty of first-rate films, mainly thrillers and espionage infused conspiracy flicks. It appears that the most fruitful periods for these types of movies […]
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15 Essential Werner Herzog Films You Need To Watch
German director, writer, producer Werner Herzog is one of the most revered, versatile and influential filmmakers working today. A master of New German Cinema, along with filmmakers such as Wim Wenders, Rainer Werner and Fassbinder, Herzog’s work is a fascinating and poetic mix of captivating documentaries and epic fictional dramas. Despite the great diversity of […]