Although the Academy is supposed to recognize the best achievements in film purely based on artistic merit, history tells us that this has seldom been the case. One look at their lengthy list of nominees and winners is telling proof of how arbitrary, conceited and inherently silly these glorified publicity stunts are. And yet, that […]
Year: 2022
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10 Great Movies To Watch If You Liked “The Batman”
Chances are that if you really liked The Batman and were really fond of the elements that feel so rare in superhero media, you likely are not in the mood to watch another comic movie. The rich legacy of films from which The Batman drew from makes it much more likely you want to see […]
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All 7 Edward Yang Films Ranked From Good To Best
“We live three times as long ever since man invented movies”. This is a quote taken straight from Yi Yi, the seventh and final film by Edward Yang. And it’s a statement that rings true especially when you watch any of his works. Because to experience his films is to rediscover big insightful truths scattered […]
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10 Great Thriller Movies Favored By Ari Aster
In a matter of years, Ari Aster has breathed new life into what not long ago appeared to be a watered-down genre on its very last legs, where derivative schlock and uninspired sequels still reign supreme as the industry’s bread and butter. His meteoric rise from unknown New York film student to one of the […]
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10 Great Movies Favored By Jane Campion
As this year’s awards season closes, there hasn’t been a bigger winner than Jane Campion. The New Zealand director came back in style after a decade-long hiatus with The Power of the Dog, a scathing meditation on masculinity, classism and idolatry set in the American frontier. Her latest rodeo at the director’s chair is more […]
Philosophical Musings: Mr. Nobody (2009)
The latin root of the word “decide” means “to cut off.” What you do when you decide to do something is to literally cut off other options. When you decide to go out to eat at Chipotle, you are saying, “I am not going to eat at McDonald’s, Burger King, Wendy’s, etc.” You make thousands […]