It is not uncommon for great artists to have periods where their work does not match that which gave them artistic credibility in the first place. It has happened to authors, painters, composers and directors. And, in some cases, directors have naturally declined with age (hence why Tarantino is committed to retrieving after 10 films). […]
Year: 2016
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The 10 Best Movie Scores of 2016
The music in a movie is something that’s not always appreciated. Yes, filmgoers are all aware that movies have scores, but not everyone pays attention to them. They remember how important the music is when they’re humming songs from Star Wars or Jurassic Park, but the comprehensive score of a film is unfortunately easy to […]
Pulling Focus: Céline and Julie Go Boating (1974)
“Céline and Julie Go Boating is a do it yourself guide to rediscovering the delights of the street outside, and of the idiots all around you, here’s where we see Rivette first moving toward Shakespeare, and the world as all fools’ paradise.” – David Phelps Usually it began like this Playfully reflecting silent-era idiosyncrasy […]
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10 Criminally Underrated Non-English Language Films You Shouldn’t Miss
The beauty of foreign film is to explore a world different to your own only to find that many concerns remain very much the same. Therefore, looking at universal themes through the perspective of another culture allows for a certain empathy to grow between peoples. Experiencing different filmmaking styles and social customs from your own […]
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The 15 Best Horror Movies of 2016
2016 has been a great year for horror fans. Sure there were a few sequels nobody asked for, though a few of those were actually rather well done (the following list sidesteps James Wan’s The Conjuring 2 and Adam Wingard’s Blair Witch, but both films reward a late night watch), and there’s a few franchises […]
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The 10 Most Unexpected Movie Plot Twists of All Time
An unexpected yet acceptable ending can be the difference between a good film and a masterpiece. Thus, it is not surprising that many directors strive to mislead the audience into expecting something completely different from what actually happens. However, it is often very hard to disguise these intentions, as certain clues must be present within […]