Every now and again, a film is released where we witness the magic of a new performer. It takes a level of bravery and a commitment through uncertainty for a director to cast young, unknown actors. More often than not, at such an early age, these actors are inexperienced. That’s why it’s so impressive when […]
Year: 2016
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The 20 Most Anticipated Movies of 2016
If you thought 2015 was filled with superhero movies and sequels, then get ready for 2016! The year ahead for films looks like quite the action-packed fest, from Superman and Batman together on-screen with Wonder Woman and the Flash, to a Marvel Civil War and the hilarity of Deadpool, the comics will once again be […]
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20 Great Movies That Break The Rules of Cinema
In the beginning decades of cinema, there was no set language, no decided poetry, and no formal structure or grammar in filmmaking: there were no rules. The Lumière brothers experimented with realism (“Workers Leaving the Lumière Factory” (1895)), emotion (“Train Pulling into a Station” (1895)) and colour (“The Serpentine Dance” (1899)). Georges Méliès, another avant-garde […]
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The 10 Best Movies Where Actors Play Multiple Roles
Actors and their performances are some of the most memorable parts of movies and their presence can often steal the show. For an actor to give a really convincing performance it takes a large amount of concentration and preparedness. In fact, many actors begin to act like their character they are portraying in their real […]
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15 Great Movies That Are Emotionally Demanding
Cinema, this desire of feelings, this tireless curiosity, this constant search of new feelings and sensations, this sweet wandering in both unknown territories and strange ones. When we see a movie, we somehow engage in something powerful that goes beyond simple enjoyment and entertainment; we share with the director his own view and debate internally, […]
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The 30 Best Movie Cameos in Hollywood History
The nature of a memorable film cameo appearance means usually it is unexpected, comes out of nowhere and takes you by surprise. Film cameos can vary wildly in length: those lasting only a second or two or a very memorable single scene. My list will focus on both types; however, if an actor is billed […]