The 80s was a great decade for cinema, while not as fruitful as the 70s, it was an interesting period nonetheless. With Reagan in office in the US, the political mood had shifted to the right. Films appealing to the patriotic spirit began to emerge, with the Brat Pack repelling a communist invasion in Red […]
Month: January 2015
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15 Great Movies You Wouldn’t Expect From Their Directors
It’s always exciting to hear what the next project of your favorite director will be. Sometimes it’s an enticing prospect, a story that takes the filmmaker’s established work in a new direction. Sometimes it’s a perfect fit, something that plays to the director’s strengths. Sometimes, it’s a puzzling decision that leaves you scratching your head, […]
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10 Great Australian Horror Movies That Are Worth Your Time
Maybe it’s the abundance of deadly animals. Maybe it’s the isolation. Maybe it’s the convict past. Or maybe Australians just really like making sick, twisted films. Whatever the answer may be, there is a long and storied history of horror films from Australia. From Tarantino’s beloved Ozploitation flicks, to the Babadook’s fame today, the horror […]
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20 Overlooked South Korean Movies That Are Worth Watching
The audience for South Korean cinema is currently larger than it was back when the New Wave started in 1998. Today, films by Cj Entertainment or Showbox could easily find foreign distribution if it feels right for international markets and audiences. The most convenient way to watch these films today is to probably stream it […]
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The 25 Best Scene-Stealing Movie Performances of All Time
There are no small parts, only small actors, or so the old saying goes. However, it contains a grain of truth. Many actors want to be the star but some are born to have a few moments in the spotlight. Some talents and some roles are just too concentrated to be sustained or tolerated over […]
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The 13 Best Movies About Deteriorating American Suburbia
American suburbia as we know it was originally a product of the economic boom after World-War II. FHA loans became more accessible thus sparking a housing boom. Everyone bought houses. Large masses of land surrounding cities were prepped for large numbers of houses to be quickly constructed side by side. Roads and railways began evolving […]