We all know about the directors who only make one good film or one masterwork, we enjoy listening to their brief time in the spotlight and lament at what might have been if every entry in their filmography was as critically acclaimed as their singular masterpiece. But some directors go a step further, where they […]
Year: 2016
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15 Camera Shots Every Movie Fan Should Know
An essential part of making a movie memorable is striking the viewer with unusual camera shots and movements. When the first movies were made moving the camera or placing it in a peculiar way weren’t contemplated as options, but directors soon started to experiment with movement and other techniques; as the cameras became easier to […]
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The 10 Best Scenes in The Movies of Wes Anderson
Wes Anderson made his first movie, “Bottle Rocket”, with Luke and Owen Wilson in 1996. It was the debut of both Anderson’s directorial style and the acting careers of the Wilson brothers. The film flopped but still earned some critical praise. In an episode of “Roger Ebert & the Movies”, “Bottle Rocket” was named by […]
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The 10 Best Movies Influenced by The Philosophy of Jacques Derrida
Jacques Derrida was a French philosopher, particularly well known for his analysis of the semiotics of western culture through the lens of deconstructionism. Derrida is well-known as one of the most formative figures in post-structuralist and postmodern thought, as well as one of the most innovative thinkers of the 20th and 21st centuries. Through his […]
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The 15 Best Sci-fi Movies Featuring Evil Machines
One of the earliest films featuring a cool robot was Fritz Lang’s “Metropolis” from 1927. It is still a marvel of visual splendor and ideas even when watched today. The imagery, backdrops and ideas are as relevant and interesting as they were then maybe even more so. It is too bad it most mostly misunderstood […]
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10 Famous Twist Endings That Were Actually Not That Great
It’s a wonderful sensation to be surprised at the movies. When everything comes together in a film, and the screenplay is written well, and viewers are left scratching their heads, saying “I did not see that coming!” It’s the “twist ending,” the GOTCHA that rarely happens to today’s movie-goers. Granted, it’s not an easy job […]