Beginning centuries ago with the writings and exploits of the Marquis de Sade, France has had a long and unique love affair with horror. Drawing influences from years of surrealist paintings and deviant literature and influenced by the brutality of modern American horror films, a pack of new filmmakers has made themselves known with a […]
Month: August 2014
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The 20 Best Dennis Hopper Movies
Iconoclast. Hellraiser. Lunatic. These adjectives and more can be used to describe the one and only Dennis Hopper (1937-2010). A true all-rounder, he was not only an actor, but a writer, director, artist and photographer. His was a truly unique life, at times incredibly fraught and self-destructive. Stories of his alcohol and drug abuse are […]
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The 30 Best Directorial Debuts of All Time
A debut feature can add a lot of pressure to up-and-coming directors, who not only have to navigate the treacherous waters of the entertainment industry, but must also capture an audience’s attention (although some directors are more interested in creating displeasure rather than pleasure). A successful debut feature can open doors for new directors, helping […]
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12 Essential Mike Nichols Films You Need To Watch
Comedian, actor, writer, director Mike Nichols is truly a man of many talents. In regards to his career in cinema, with the odd exception here and there (1986’s “Heartburn” springs to mind), he is a director that you can on the whole trust to provide entertaining and, in some cases, enlightening cinema. Born in 1931, […]
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12 Essential Federico Fellini Films You Need To Watch
Federico Fellini ranks amongst the filmmakers held in the highest of regards within the world of cinema. So much so, that adjectives like “Fellinian” and “Fellinieque” have been devised to describe certain characteristics closely associated with the Italian master, both in cinema as well as in art in general. He has won five Academy Awards […]
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The 16 Best Greek Movies of All Time
The Greeks are renowned for influencing Western Civilization in every aspect of politics, philosophy, art, literature, and theatre. After many centuries, Greece is back to creating classics—this time through film. Although over these years, many components of Greek cinema has changed, one fact remains the same: the unique charm of Grecian movies. The emergence of […]