Lars Von Trier, the Danish director and screenwriter behind such films as Melancholia (2011) and Antichrist (2009), is a controversial figure in the world of contemporary cinema. Half of the 14 films he has directed and written from 1977 to his most recent film, Nymphomaniac, in 2013, follow a female protagonist, and feature such contentious […]
Year: 2016
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The 10 Funniest Movies of 2016 (So Far)
Without a doubt, 2016 has been a rather troubling year. If you’re a political junkie, you’ve seen the restructuring of a new world order and whatever world comes next, and you know it’s probably going to get worse before it gets better. If you’re a cinemagoer, you have seen a few of your favorite superheroes […]
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The 8 Greatest Comeback Performances in Quentin Tarantino Movies
Quentin Tarantino may be the master of cinematic violence, provocative storytelling, and unforgettable dialogue, but he also has a knack for bringing careers back from the dead. Ever since “Reservoir Dogs”, he has helped to revive the careers of talented actors and actresses merely by giving them a good script and a second (and sometimes […]
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20 Great Comedies About Mental Illness You Shouldn’t Miss
All over the globe, mental illnesses in various degrees affect millions of peoples. Although it is no laughing matter, many great comedy films have been released about the subject matter. More often than not, some contain elements of drama or tragedy to make a statement in an effort to make an awareness point. For some, […]
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7 Superhero Movies That Transcended The Genre
Ever since the release of “The Avengers” in 2012, the superhero genre has seen a massive upsurge in terms of quantity, with 2016 being home to an astonishing seven alone. Such an influx means that, more often than not, there are going to be lots of films that aim to be enjoyable popcorn entertainment, which […]
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The 10 Best Over-The-Top Villain Performances of All Time
Serious, focused performances are great. One of the greatest privileges of being a cinema lover is watching when an actor truly gets his role and is able to communicate every intricacy of it, every conflict and mannerism, its deepest desires and most terrible contradictions. Those are great performances, no doubt, but they are not the […]