Since the beginning of cinema, horror has been one of the most popular genres with audiences, but one that’s most ridiculed by critics. This poor reputation was not unfounded, as still, the majority of horror films are below average, relying on cheap jump scares, underdeveloped characters, and gratuitous blood. Unfortunately, the horror movies that are […]
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The 30 Most Perfect Movie Shots of All Time
Talking about “the best (individual) shots in film” is a difficult task, not only because there’s thousands of equally deserving entries, but because meaning in cinema is usually better conveyed through the succession of frames, shots, and sequences. Concepts like “affinity” and “contrast” play a crucial role in achieving meaningful and lasting images, and although […]
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The 20 Most Shocking Movie Scenes of All Time
When talking about some of the most shocking scenes in cinematic history, it is easy to connect it to plot twists and big reveals by the end of the film. However, although such things might also be a part of the shock or the cause hereof, this list concerns itself with standalone scenes that shocked, […]
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10 Directors Who Never Surpassed Their Debut Feature
Sometimes the first shot turns out to be the best, as these filmmakers have proven. Not that these director’s have only made one good film – although there is one exception – however, their debut feature has remained the greatest effort of their career, for varying reasons. There are some great filmmakers on this list, […]
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The 15 Best Sci-Fi Thrillers of All Time
Part of the appeal of science fiction cinema and literature has been gazing into possible futures where current social trends have run rampant, technological innovations have grown askew and to their fullest extent, and what looks to be a utopian society on the surface is actually anything but. The following list does a spectacular job […]
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The 10 Most Rewatchable Movies Of The 2010s
What makes a film rewatchable? A great soundtrack? Stunning cinematography? Great performances? There’s no definite answer. Sometimes we rewatch films because we want to relive a feeling that we associate with them, and they don’t even have to be great films. We also rewatch films because they are so complex that one view is not enough, […]