As a filmmaker, it is surely daunting to tackle texts which are as iconic as the works of William Shakespeare. How can you add your own spark of originality to a play which has been performed and appreciated for over four hundred years? That is precisely what director Justin Kurzel aims to do with his […]
Month: October 2015
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12 Movies That Are Unmissable For Philosophy Lovers
It isn’t easy to come up with a list of 12 great philosophical films. Such a list could be based on several criteria. Are these the 12 best films that are philosophical? Is the philosophy in these 12 films the best? Do these 12 films deal with the best philosophical issues? Nay, I say, this […]
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10 Great Japanese Exploitation Films That Are Worth Watching
As much as mainstream Japanese filmmakers excel in family drama, “underground” films excel in exploitation. Since the end of the 60s, when the increased popularity of television had already taken a significant toll on the industry, most large-scale studios were forced to produce films that included sex, violence and S&M in order to earn a […]
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15 Brutal Coming-of-Age Movies Worth Your Time
Adolescence is one of the most commonly tackled themes in cinema. From the beach party films of the 60s, to their renaissance in 1980s, and their explosion in the 2000s, the formative years of young adults have always been under a microscope. Unlike action and fantasy adventures stories that create hyperboles on life, films about […]
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20 Great Conspiracy Movies That Are Worth Your Time
Conspiracies are a common part of history. Technically, anytime two or more people make a plan to rob a bank, murder a rival, or throw a boxing match they are engaging in a conspiracy. Most crime films, however, are not seen as, “conspiracy movies.” That subgenre label is generally reserved for stories that involve political […]
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The 20 Best Movie Villains of The 21st Century
Villains have come in all shapes and sizes over the past century, displaying the very best of bad. They have permeated the very best of the films that have astonished and amazed us over the past fifteen years and are sometimes only matched by their depth and complexity. These offered the actors to display great […]