Thanks in part to its troubled past, the American South has seen a blossom of artistic endeavors. The culture of the region is steeped heavily in the appreciation for oral tradition, so it is no wonder that so many Southerners have made careers out of the art of storytelling. For this reason, many brilliant films […]
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15 Great Mockumentaries That Are Worth Your Time
A documentary can be an excellent vehicle for expanding upon a given topic with a grace and clarity that entices viewers to follow up with extra research on its subject. A mockumentary, on the other hand, is a tool used for satirical commentary on societal absurdity, or just two hours of goofball antics. Over the […]
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14 Famous Horror Movies You Might Not Know Were Based On True Events
Nothing can make your favorite horror movie more unsettling than finding out that it has a basis in reality, even a distant one. While screenwriters are able to come up with their own terrifying tales, sometimes fact is stranger than fiction. Even if you are far removed from the location or time period linked to […]
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The 10 Best Michael Fassbender Movies You Need To Watch
In a relatively short amount of time, Michael Fassbender has risen to join the ranks of Hollywood’s most esteemed performers. The German-Irish actor only made his feature film debut in 2007, but he has quickly made his mark on the industry. Through a variety of roles, Fassbender has garnered respect from moviegoers and film critics […]
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The 10 Best Oscar Isaac Movies You Need To Watch
With a string of impressive and complex character portrayals, Oscar Isaac is quickly becoming a household name. Isaac has worked his way into the conversations of historical drama lovers and science fiction fanboys alike through his intense emotions and undeniable charisma. Whether he is a folk singer or a gangster, Isaac steals the scene every […]
Movie Review: Youth (2015)
In his second English-language feature film, Paul Sorrentino (This Must Be the Place, La grande bellezza) continues to display the grandeur of his vision through the use of superbly elegant artistic images. Youth is a film which examines artists, using various creative media to discuss their innerworkings. Chiefly, music is used as both a mode […]