An audience’s response to a film’s release can often be a wild gamble. Sometimes, the strangest films can become hits, and the most phenomenal and erudite films can wither and die at the box office. Even the creative exports of famed directors can’t always ensure a packed theatre. As a result, across film history, a […]
Month: November 2020
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10 Great Australian Films We Don’t Talk About Enough
Whether it be about the outback, car chases, or cult horror, Australia certainly makes films grounded in their way of life. Out of this locale and concentration, the country has produced unique film movements and waves over the years, unfortunately never reaching further out into the world. Therefore, here are 10 great Australian films we […]
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The 10 Best Directorial Debut Horror Films
A well-received directorial debut can jump-start a successful career for an otherwise unknown filmmaker. However, countless examples of debut failures prove that this is no easy feat. More often than not, a debut film is dictated by a relatively low budget and a restricted script, making it even more difficult and intimidating for a director […]
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10 Great Single Location Movies You May Have Never Seen
One of the greatest pleasures of cinema (and one wholly specific to this art form, that can’t be found in any other medium) is the ability to transport the viewer into epic narratives that span dozens of different locations and time periods. And while a novel can contain the same narrative, the visual component of […]
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The 10 Best Thanksgiving Movies
Sandwiched between Halloween and Christmas, Thanksgiving’s like the awkward middle child that’s always forgotten. This underrated American Holiday isn’t as flashy as the other two big ones, but Thanksgiving still manages to be an absolute blast- the perfect time to eat pie, chow down on turkey, visit relatives, and if you’re in Sweet Home Alabama, […]
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10 Visually Striking Films You May Have Never Seen
Cinema is first and foremost an optical medium. The visual language that a film creates should be unique, memorable, and give its audience information beyond just recording the action onscreen. The best cinematographers create a unique world in their films making them stand out from the rest. Just say “Psycho” and people will immediately conjure […]