Surrealism, as defined by the movement’s founder André Breton, seeks to express the real functioning of consciousness, of thought. Such expressions are dreamlike and are absent of logic, stylization, and linearity. Normal objects and activities become displayed in abnormal or distorted ways that sever the traditional associations we have to them. Common themes explored in […]
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All 16 Paul Verhoeven Movies Ranked From Worst To Best
Paul Verhoeven is undoubtedly one of the most transgressive artists ever to have been a major Hollywood player; a genius satirist and a master craftsman of spectacle; a pervert with never-ending interest in sexual mores and a populist who makes grand action extravaganzas designed to be enjoyed by all; a funny man who deals with […]
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The 10 Best Robert Pattinson Movies
Robert Pattinson, like his Twilight co-star Kristen Stewart, has unfortunately developed a negative reputation based solely on one series of movies. No matter how many critically acclaimed movies he stars in, he will always be associated with a mediocre series of young adult vampire flicks. Thankfully, this is mostly just the opinion of the general […]
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10 Great Movies To Watch If You Like Robert Eggers
Nowadays, everyone seems to bemoan the current state of cinema, where even the best directors struggle to secure financing and the theatrical landscape is increasingly dominated by focus-tested films based on pre-existing IPs. Enter Robert Eggers, a 38-year-old maverick who’s taken the world by storm in the past decade by spearheading a unique brand of […]
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All 8 Charlie Kaufman Movies Ranked From Worst To Best
Whether it’s stepping into the mind of John Malkovich, recreating New York City in an empty warehouse or writing himself into a movie, Charlie Kaufman has churned out some of the most thought-provoking screenplays in recent memory. Love him or hate him, the truth is none of his peers have built their own mythos around […]
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The 10 Best Jean-Paul Belmondo Movies
Jean-Paul Belmondo was one of the greatest actors in all of French cinema. An antihero with a Jester’s face, Belmondo was born to a middle class Parisian family and often found himself being a class clown. When he got older he tried his hand at amateur boxing, failed, and bouncing back up, thrust himself into […]