Best-selling author, filmmaker, and Oscar winner William Peter Blatty, who’s best known for writing the novel “The Exorcist”, passed away this January at the age of 89. For an author that started out writing comedy and working with director Blake Edwards, it’s somewhat of a surprise that his 1971 novel, based on a true story […]
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The 10 Worst Oscar Nominations of All Time
The Academy Awards. To some, it’s the gold standard by which the movie industry recognizes excellence in its own field; to others, it’s a rigged game where awards are campaigned for and only favorited insiders win. However, one thing can be agreed upon: winning an Oscar boosts a film’s profile, not only raising ticket and […]
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7 Reasons Why “Inland Empire” Is the Best Surrealist Film of the 21st Century (So Far)
”The eyes must reflect what is not“ – André Breton Surrealism is the 20th century avant-garde movement that started in the 1920s, emerging from the dadaist movement. It influenced visual arts, literature, popular culture, and film. André Breton, the leader of the movement and one of its co-founders, said: “I believe in the future resolution […]
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10 Reasons Why “Kill Bill Vol. 1” Is Tarantino’s Most Rewatchable Film
Quentin Tarantino is a director who’s synonymous with films that leave moviegoers saying: “I need to see that again.” Many of his films have high critical appraisal, and many have even more love from his fans, yet “Kill Bill Vol. 1” earns the badge for rewatchability. Here’s why: 10. The Production Design, Employed by […]
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12 Reasons Why “12 Angry Men” Is A Masterpiece of American Cinema
Sidney Lumet’s 1957 theatrical debut offering currently occupies the number 5 slot in IMDb’s Top 10, perched neatly above such illustrious entries as Schindler’s List and Pulp Fiction. It’s the oldest film in that group, the shortest, the only one entirely shot in black and white (if only because of a girl in a red […]
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7 Reasons Why “Blade Runner” Is More Relevant Now Than Ever
Imagine that you’re an expert in world affairs. For decades, you’ve used the cold logic of science to grasp the forces of the world. You keep a very close eye on the zeitgeist of our world. Unlike others who bury their heads in the sand, you can see the signs. If your eyes are clear […]