As we view a cinematic work, elements like narrative and plot structuring are indispensible to our judgment of it, even if we don’t notice their relevance right away. The way a story is told, an idea is explored and an artistic sensibility is expressed determines, to a large extent, our personal preferences when it comes […]
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10 Directors Who Will Own The Next 10 Years
Kevin Bacon once said, “A good director creates an environment, which gives the actor the encouragement to fly.” As for the performers associated with the directors on this list, there’s no doubt several sets of wings were grown. These creators have depicted the struggles of young artists in Hollywood, a cursed oil man in the […]
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15 Great Cinematographers Overshadowed by the Iconic Directors They Worked With
In the world of cinema, artistic praise is usually reserved for directors, writers, and producers. Film critics and audiences are quick to create a cult of celebrity around a visionary director who displays a distinct visual style and unique storytelling abilities that sets him apart from his peers. The same could be said for screenwriters […]
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The 25 Best Actresses of the 21st Century
The 21st century has provided some of the greatest performances in film history by master actresses from around the world. The following is a listing of actors that have made some of the most memorable and acclaimed performances of the century thus far. 25. Jennifer Lawrence Winter’s Bone, Silver Linings Playbook, The Hunger Games, […]
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10 Underestimated Movie Actresses Who Found Great Roles On TV
The film business isn’t always the easiest to navigate. While both actors and actresses have it considerably easier than most of us mere mortals, attaining and maintaining success in Hollywood can be a tricky thing, especially if you’re a woman, and even more if you’ve reached a certain age, like most of the actresses on […]
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10 Talented Movie Directors Who Disappeared
To make a feature film is a high mountain to climb, and to enjoy a critical success or cult reputation for said film is an ideal payoff for that back-breaking experience. Yet, a handful of times after breaking through, several directors have dropped off the face of the earth. At times due to frustration, fatigue, […]