Alongside the likes of Garrone, Moretti and Guadagnino, Paolo Sorrentino is one of the Italian filmmakers with most magnitude in the industry today. In terms of style, Sorrentino’s films are known for being intellectually cold, darkly satirical, and overflowing with sensual and vibrant imagery, altogether for which he is referred to as the modern Fellini. […]
Author: Fran Zayas
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10 Critically Acclaimed Movies from The 21st Century That Are Already Forgotten
It is not unusual for viewers to assume that films that stay memorable are those that earn critical acclaim and win numerous awards, if not the Oscar for Best Picture. However, there are films in recent memory, that despite receiving raving reviews and numerous accolades, have in one way or another, failed to stay relevant […]
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The 10 Best Scenes in Andrei Tarkovsky Films
In the words of Swedish director Ingmar Bergman, “Tarkovsky for me is the greatest, the one who invented a new language, true to the nature of film, as it captures life as a reflection, life as a dream.” Needless to say, Russian director Andrei Tarkovsky is considered to be one of the most prolific and […]
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10 Movies With Better Visuals Than Storytelling
It is not unusual for viewers to remember films for how they look rather than how they are told. This statement does not necessarily mean they were badly told stories or that they were dull, but it suggests a preference, a level of sensibility towards aesthetic representation, and most importantly a gap between visuals and […]