“Everything is blooming most recklessly; if it were voices instead of colors, there would be an unbelievable shrieking into the heart of the night.”The poet Rainer Maria Rilke, long known as a voice of the most ineffable of human solitudes and longing, has much to offer in ways of understanding the work of Hong Kong […]
Month: August 2014
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The 25 Greatest Films You May Never Get To See
For every motion picture that graces our screens, there are untold numbers of projects that have never seen the light of day. Some scripts and concepts die quietly, unable to arouse the interest enough investors to become reality. Others sound like a dream on paper, but for one reason or several, never come to fruition. […]
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The 15 Best Leonardo DiCaprio Movies You Need To Watch
Distinguished by his incredibly intense, emotional style and powerhouse acting, Leonardo DiCaprio is one of the best actors of his generation. He has been in more great films than any other actor his age, which is clearly reflected in his filmography that boasts plenty of classic films and iconic roles. His characterized niche is searching, […]
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The 15 Best African American Films Of All Time
During the silent era, where segregation was prominent, a small circuit of theaters for African Americans developed. The reason behind this was the multiple protests held by African Americans who wanted better representation in the motion picture industry. These uprisings were in part inspired by the controversial film The Birth of a Nation (1915), which […]
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10 Filmmaking Lessons Troma’s “The Toxic Avenger” Can Teach You
Troma Entertainment has been synonymous with violent exploitation comedies for nearly 40 years with little sign of stopping. Most recently, the studio released “Return to Nuke ‘Em High Volume 1” which received some of their best reviews in years. Troma isn’t for everyone, but the company champions low-budget filmmaking and the belief that anyone can […]
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The 25 Best Films Directed By Female Filmmakers
Studies show that half of all film school graduates are women, yet only 5% of them are working Hollywood directors. This is not only a problem in Hollywood, but everywhere in the world. There’s prejudice and difficulties akin to them, common stories of declined financing help and even production interruptions due to certain chosen themes […]