Pauline Kael was one of the most acclaimed, opinionated, and clever movie critics. Her reviews could be controversial and she left an impact on other critics such as Roger Ebert. She had a taste for violence in films, but only when it was purpose and she disliked movies she felt were superficial or manipulative. Here […]
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The 15 Most Memorable Songs Used In Martin Scorsese Movies
As a film director, Martin Scorsese is known for many things: extreme violence, fantastic acting, excessive dramatic lighting (especially red), and brilliant editing (thanks to Thelma Schoonmaker). But his movies are also known for their soundtracks. Throughout a career spanning over five decades, Scorsese has included rock and roll classics, operas, and even a few […]
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The 10 Best Uses of Bob Dylan’s Songs in Movies
Bob Dylan is a legendary musician who has been inducted into the rock and roll hall of fame and awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom by President Obama. Throughout his career he has been labeled protest singer, rock’n roll revolutionary, born again Christian, has-been, and voice of a generation. Whatever he’s called, he has influenced […]
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The 10 Worst Performances by Oscar Winning Actors
It’s usually after an actor wins an Oscar that they decide to cave in and give the worst performance of their otherwise strong career. Perhaps they wanted a role that wouldn’t be too hard, or one where they could just have fun. Regardless of the reason, their worst performance always stands out. 10. Louis […]
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The 10 Most Historically Inaccurate Movies of All Time
In all honesty, any movie about history is not going to be completely accurate. If one looks hard enough, they are bound to find something the director/screenwriter changed for reasons concerning character development or dramatic storytelling. However, there are some films that just itch at you and make you say, “that just can’t be right.” […]
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The 10 Best Performances in an Alexander Payne Film
If audiences were asked to name the best elements that make up an Alexander Payne film, they would say great writing and fantastic/realistic performances. Every film Payne has directed since 2002 has earned Oscar nominations for acting. He has especially earned a reputation for drawing wonderful performances out of veteran actors, and showing viewers a […]