So, Alfred Hitchcock. When it comes to this subject, much is there to be said and written about the director’s many great and influential works, however, the most important element to answer in this article is: Alfred Hitchcock still remains today a top influential film director and the most popular of golden era filmmakers among […]
Month: January 2017
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8 Reasons Why “Dunkirk” Could Be Christopher Nolan’s First Oscar
Since his directional debut in 1998, Christopher Nolan has steadily entered the lexicon as one of the greatest living directors of the 21st century. Alongside the likes of Steven Spielberg, Martin Scorsese, David Fincher and Quentin Tarantino, Nolan has been able mix commercial filmmaking with a keen aesthetic eye. His films are not only box […]
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7 Reasons Why “Network” Is Still Relevant After 40 Years
It’s been 40 years since the release of the award-winning film “Network”, and the howl of Howard Beale still echoes through the streets of America. Even though the film isn’t always perceived favorably by people in both the Libertarian or Republicans parties, mostly due to its indictment of soulless corporatism, Beale’s rage can be shared […]
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7 Reasons Why “In the Mood for Love” Is The Best Romantic Film of the 21st Century (So Far)
In his review of “2046”, a Wong Kar-wai movie that is practically a sequel to “In the Mood for Love”, Roger Ebert wrote: “It is always too early or too late for love in a Wong Kar-wai film, and his characters spend their days in yearnings and regrets.” This may be a starting point to […]
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10 Famous Movies With Bizarre Production Stories
Sometimes the story behind the scenes is nearly as compelling as what made it onto the screen. Here are 10 unusual production histories you maybe weren’t familiar with: 1. Roman Polanski’s Macbeth (1971) Once upon a time, Roman Polanski was preparing to direct a science-fiction adventure film titled Day of the Dolphin… then the […]
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10 Great Documentaries That Put The Filmmakers’ Lives in Danger
A lot of journalists and film makers are dragged to the art of documentary making because they want to reveal some kind of truth, and in revealing this truth they always face certain risks. At times this truth can be harmless and simply informative, the biggest risk being sticking to schedule; but many times documentary […]