Of all the important films to have emerged from the aughts (2000-2009), so many of them have become quintessential modern classics for any cinephile or film buff. “Spirited Away” is the critical and commercial success that finally cemented Japanese animation’s place as an entertainment juggernaut in the mainstream. “The Dark Knight” proved that a superhero […]
Month: June 2017
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10 Totally Awesome 2017 Movies You Shouldn’t Miss
So many movies, so little time–or access. While many films enjoy wide releases during their time in the theaters, a number of them–independent features or else those that have been judged to have a “limited appeal” (whatever that means) are released to a smaller number of theaters or else never make it out of the […]
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All 19 Movies from 2017 Cannes Competition Ranked From Worst To Best
The Cannes International Film Festival, founded in 1946, has become over the years the most prestigious of its kind all around the world. At its center, there’s the Competition, all the films that are nominated for the Palme d’Or, the biggest award of the festival. The Competition lineup this year seemed, on paper, refreshing. There […]
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The 20 Worst Movies of The 21st Century
The only person in Hollywood that ever set out to make a bad picture, Jerry Warren didn’t care for rehearsals, multiple takes or allowing an actor to develop a character. Told by a colleague to “Do something good for a change” he responded: “Why? People aren’t interested in anything good. They don’t know and they […]
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6 Reasons Why “Twin Peaks: Fire Walk With Me” Is David Lynch’s Underrated Masterpiece
“Twin Peaks: Fire Walk with Me” is arguably the most divisive work of David Lynch’s career. Famously booed at Cannes when it premiered in May 1992, the film was eviscerated by the press upon mainstream release. Roger Ebert hated it so much he refused to review it. Vincent Canby, writing for The New York Times, […]
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All 19 Zhang Yimou Movies Ranked From Worst To Best
Probably the most prominent member of the Fifth Generation of filmmakers that also included Chen Kaige, Tian Zhuangzhuang and Zhang Junzhao, Zhang Yimou has been shooting films that combine artistry with deep sociopolitical meanings since the 80s. His movies have netted awards from almost all the major international festivals, including Silver Lion and Golden Lion […]