What is more important and timeless than emotions and emotional externalization? Drama, one of the most significant and artistically composite means of sentimental sharing, finds its roots in Athens in the 6th century BC, where the hearty need for emotional expression led to a primary form of theater, which was meant to be a great […]
Month: June 2018
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10 Famous Directors Who Were Sued For Their Movies
Have you ever wondered from where great directors get their ideas? The unfortunate truth is that some of the best stories in cinema are nowhere near original. Some of the most famous directors are equally infamous for the lawsuits piled up against them for copyright infringement, and you might be surprised who makes the cut. […]
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10 Recent Movies That Will Make You Laugh and Cry
Call them dramedies – laughter and crying may seem to be polar opposite emotions, but some works of cinema are able to bring them together in a big amalgam of relatable, hysterical, moving storytelling. These rare precious films deserve to be celebrated for the gamut of emotions they put us through, their therapeutic value, their […]
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10 Great Movies Where The Villain Is Better Than The Hero
Joseph Campbell directed our attention towards the idea that a story’s protagonist was supposed to have a specific set of traits in order for that character to be enriched. This list of requirements, titled “The Hero’s Journey”, ensured that a narrative interacted with a lead character in perfect form. When utilized properly, The Hero’s Journey […]
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12 Legendary Directors Who Should Have Made More Films
Anyone new to the classic mystery reading field could be forgiven for thinking that Dashiell Hammet, author of The Maltese Falcon, The Glass Key, and The Thin Man, probably had a gigantic selection of mystery novels in his bibliography and that those were just the top three. Actually they were the top three of just […]
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The 10 Most Controversial Movies in Cannes History
The Cannes Film Festival has always favored unconventional aspects of cinema, and has awarded auteurs with radical views on art and society. Some of the Jury’s decisions proved to be rather controversial, as they provoked reactions from critics, the audience (the Cannes audience is prone to booing), or even the Church and politicians. Some of […]