Sometimes a necessary compromise due to budget limitations, but most of the time a conscious artistic decision made during the development or the pre-production of a movie, working with non-professional actors is a filmmaking practice adopted by many directors of various cinema eras and movements. The non-professionals’ lack of training, together with their presumable real-life […]
Month: January 2016
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The 10 Best Isabelle Huppert Movie Performances
Laurence Olivier was once asked why actors choose such a profession. He replied, “Look at me, look at me, look at me.” Defying that comment, Isabelle Huppert represents the fearless and selfless artistic integrity that should be at the heart of every performer. She challenges herself as much as she challenges audiences. At over 60 […]
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10 Great Movies That Lost Best Picture To Forgettable Winners
Regardless of popular opinion regarding The Academy Awards, the ceremony is arguably the most prestigious celebration of talent in the cinematic calendar. For the recipients of an Oscar, it is an accolade that remains connected to their work for the remainder of their career. The top prize of the Oscars is awarded for Best Picture, an […]
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The 20 Best Movie Performances of 2015
What a year it’s been for cinema. From smaller indie hits like Tangerine, Room, and Clouds of Sils Maria to giant blockbusters like Mad Max: Fury Road, Star Wars: The Force Awakens, and The Martian, this has been an undeniably fantastic year. As such, it’s important to recognize the stronger performances to come along this […]
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10 Great Movies That Can Teach You Scriptwriting Lessons
Writing a script for the screen is no simple task despite the various hints, tips and formulas which circulate. There are no ‘rules’ or guarantees to success but there are many key factors to consider. It is always useful for the screenwriter to be able to dissect and analyse just what makes a particular film […]
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The 15 Best-Written Comedy Movies of The 21st Century
The past fifteen years has been a great time for comedy. From the raunchy to the sophisticated, the 21st century is off to a great start in the comedic film category. Some of the leading comedy talents of the century such as Judd Apatow, Wes Anderson and Woody Allen can be found on this list. These […]