5 Reasons Why The Qatsi Trilogy Should Be Sent Into Space

We humans have a peculiar obsession with sending things into space. Be it photos, food, video games, books, novelty items, peoples’ ashes, iPods, we’ll eventually send one of everything into space.  The only movie known to have been sent into space is The Day the Earth Stood Still, a decision that makes sense when you think that […]

6 Reasons Why “The Godfather: Part II” Is The Best Movie In The Trilogy

Vito murders Don Fanucci from The Godfather Part II

Film critics and historians all agree that “The Godfather”, released in 1972, is one of the greatest films ever made. It plays somewhat like a Shakespearean tragedy as the youngest son, who’s been shielded from the family business of organized crime, must assume power as the Godfather to protect and keep his family together. The […]

6 Reasons Why “Memories of Murder” is a Modern Masterpiece of South Korean Cinema

Bong Joon-ho’s “Memories of Murder” is one of those rare films where great quality combines with commercial success. In that fashion, by the end of its domestic run, more than 5 million people have watched it, making it the most watched movie for 2003 in South Korea, and the fourth most watched of all time. […]

7 Reasons Why “Inside Llewyn Davis” Is A Modern Classic

The Coen brothers are the directors who brought us “Fargo”, “No Country for Old Men”, and other striking achievements that follow their distinct cinematic and narrative style. In their films, they manage to meticulously portray unique and intriguing characters. The dialogues are masterly crafted, often containing witty and black humor; they explore various philosophical themes; […]

10 Times In The Past 10 Years That The Oscars Got It Right

The Hurt Locker

It’s an inevitable declaration in any conversation about the Academy Awards: “I hated it when they gave an Oscar to….” (insert undeserving film/director/actor). And why not? The Academy of Motion Picture Arts has shown alarmingly poor taste when it comes to celebrating films. This is, after all, the organization that doled out its highest honor […]