Marked by rebellion and youthful idealism, the French New Wave movement of the 1950s and 60s is arguably one of the most influential and radical times in cinema history. French New Wave was marked by the genius of directors like Jean-Luc Godard and Francois Truffaut, and was arguably at its height with films like “The […]
Month: May 2016
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The 10 Best Scenes in The Movies of Brian De Palma
Suspense is the scene-by-scene concentration of Aristotle’s Fear and Pity. We know something terrible is about to happen, we can’t do anything about it, but we’re compelled to keep watching. Suspense, being heightened drama, is a central and cathartic component of the thriller. Brian De Palma began making films in the sixties, under the influence […]
Hired to Kill (1990) Arrow Video Blu-ray Review
“No man on earth could get him out of prison alive. Seven women did”. New from Arrow Video is the Blu-ray/DVD release of the mercenary action film Hired to Kill. It’s a fun romp that combines elements of the Dirty Dozen, Wild Geese and Chained Heat as the mercenary Frank Ryan (Brian Thompson) is hired […]
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The 10 Most Underrated Best Pictures of All Time
What makes a good Best Picture winner? Is it longevity? Initial box office and critical acclaim? Is it how well the movie represents the era from which it originated? Or simply how well the combined efforts of everyone involved utilized the tools of cinema? Having watched (and rewatched) all of the Best Picture winners, starting […]
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20 Under-The-Radar 1980s Movies You Might Not Have Seen
If it wasn’t for the “B Movie” phenomena, many A-List actors might have not gained much attention from high caliber directors and producers. These particular films usually have a low budget, but possess a certain amount of originality because of various short comings, like plot plausibility, poor acting and cheap effects. Regardless, some develop cult […]
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15 Intelligent Sci-Fi Movies That Challenge You To Think
For a long time now, science fiction has been synonymous with Michael Bay-esque explosions, alien invasions and super-powered humans with futuristic gadgets. For most of these films, the sci-fi aspect only exists to make the action sequences cooler, and cooler scenes mean more profits. But there are movies that embrace the science in science fiction […]