Films can be made or broken on their endings. No matter the length, genre or budget, a great film can become a mediocre film if the ending is weak. And on the flip side, a bad film can be looked upon more favourably if the ending is good. The thing about a film ending, is […]
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8 Reasons Why “War for the Planet of the Apes” is the Best Sequel of 2017 (So Far)
In the eerie opening scene of Matt Reeves’ wonderful new film “War for the Planet of the Apes,” a pack of human soldiers hides in a forest, waiting to attack a group of horse-riding apes who look strange, even menacing, from a distance. Yet from harrowing start to moist-eyed finish, “War” draws us close to […]
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The 10 Worst Movie Villains of All Time
Darth Vader. Hannibal Lecter. Frank Booth. Hans Landa. You remember your favourite film villains because they make it so difficult to hate them despite the bad that they do. They are complex with very slight signs of sympathy; even someone like Frank Booth has a candid moment with his lipstick-coated monologue that sends people straight […]
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5 Reasons Why “Raw” Is Destined To Be a Horror Classic
Most filmgoers probably first heard of Raw (or Grave, as it’s known to its original francophone audience) by way of its notoriety as a film that provoked physical distress among its viewers due to its exaggerated gory nature. Unfortunately, the downside of this publicity is that the film will likely drive away many fans of […]
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The 15 Craziest Easter Eggs in Famous Movie
A cinematic Easter egg is hardly an essential element for a good movie; in fact, several mediocre films contain great ones. Yet it does represent that fun factor which lends a film production some extra points. Whether it be a blatant joke, a sly reference, or a hint some secret connective tissue between filmic universes, […]
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10 Reasons Why “The Holy Mountain” is The Best Surreal Movie Ever
The word ‘masterpiece’ is often hyperbolically overused in the world of art, and even in cinema. It should not be used lightly, especially considering the large amount of high quality films that emerge from contemporary (post World War II) cinema. Differentiating ‘masterpieces’ from the lower tiers of film quality can be difficult, with art being […]