When we assess the career of Christopher Nolan, it’s usually in terms of the sphere of cultural influence he’s had during the past 25 years. From “Memento”, the Dark Knight trilogy and “Inception” to “Interstellar”, the London-born filmmaker has left an indelible mark in every genre he’s worked in while singlehandedly revolutionizing the studio blockbuster. […]
Month: August 2023
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The 10 Most Disturbing Movies of All Time
Disturbing films are not just a simple source of adrenaline and fear, they have the ability to delve into the depths of social and psychological themes relevant to our time. They reveal the essence of human nature, allowing us to understand how we react to stressful situations and how our darkest sides can influence our […]
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10 Great Underrated Western Movies You Probably Haven’t Seen
The Western is one of the most formative genres in the canon of cinema. The American Frontier is the ideal setting for a film that examines the past, the present, and the future. Through its location, characters, and concepts, Westerns, in gracious and scathing fashions, dissects American history and culture. While an archaic genre today, […]
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10 Great War Movies Recommended By Christopher Nolan
It’s safe to say that Christopher Nolan holds a special place in film lover’s hearts. In a groundbreaking career that now spans 25 years, the British maestro has etched a permanent place in movie history as one of a select few to have ever achieved widespread critical adoration and sustained mainstream popularity, which in turn […]
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The 20 Best Heist Movies of All Time
Heist films have been around since ever since the creation of film and cinema. Edwin S. Porter’s 1903 silent film The Great Train Robbery is the earliest example of heist films. George Fitzmaurice and Harry d’Abbadie d’Arrast’s 1930 pre-code film Raffles, was the first film that was able to be classed as a “heist” film, […]
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The 10 Best Movies Directed By William Friedkin
It’s hard to say something about William Friedkin that hasn’t been said. One of the greatest filmmakers emerging from the New Hollywood movement. James Gray once called him “The greatest living filmmaker of America”. He came from the world of documentaries and found a way to mix his documentary-style naturalism sensibilities with blockbuster entertainment, delivering […]