Japanese animation has a long and storied history. Decades of tradition in such aspects as narrative structure, technique , music and animated photography has seen both a strict adherence and many changes. The stories themselves have drawn from a very rich well of national history and mythology. These are also combined with a unique and […]
Month: May 2016
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The 30 Coolest Movie Weapons of All Time
One would think the job of being a prop master or weapon designer would have to be one of the most fun and interesting jobs in Hollywood these days with virtually anything being possible only being limited by your imagination. In thinking through some of my favorite movies, there have been many cool, memorable weapons. […]
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The 10 Best Lines in Richard Linklater Movies
Oh Richard Linklater, the cool uncle of filmmakers who’ll sneak you a joint and talk to you about life. An auteur who should be uttered in the same breath as Wes Anderson, Alejandro González Iñárritu, and Paul Thomas Anderson, but isn’t…admittedly it would be a long breath. Having gotten his start in the late 80s/90s […]
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The 10 Best Jesse Eisenberg Movie Performances
Born in Queens, New York, on October 5, 1983, Jesse Eisenberg is the son of a professional clown mother and a college professor father. It’s funny to think that that information might have informed the kind of actor he became – quietly playful, and yet tremendously disciplined. He recently showed off his scenery-chewing abilities as […]
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20 Great Recent Movies with Subtle Philosophical Meanings
Philosophy can influence our lives even more than we are willing to perceive, and regarding the shape of philosophical ideas, the movie screen is a scenario that demands more of our attention than perhaps a lecture, seminar, or Wikipedia consultation. It asks us to be more than mere spectators; we are to be active overseers […]
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The 10 Most Influential Movies Used as Propaganda
Every film relies heavily on its audience and how they respond to the themes and ideas explored on screen. With the right skills and techniques, a film can easily become a powerful medium – one that can inspire action and influence change. It is no surprise that over the past century, this particular art form […]