The long take (a continuous shot that lasts longer than the usual ones) is among the most discussed filming techniques; there seems to be a certain allure about extended takes, especially when they are particularly intricate, either for their length, which can go up to many minutes, or for the variety of characters and events […]
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10 Actors Who Need a Redemption Movie ASAP
If Hollywood loves anything more than money, it’s come back stories. Those last years, we experienced goosebumps when Mc Connaughey got a standing ovation at the Oscars, tears when Ben Affleck gave that impressive speech at the Oscars, we felt pretty impressed by RDJ box office numbers and we are still wondering: was that Mickey […]
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10 Actors Who Should Stop Making Movies
Some people know when it’s time to hang it up. Unfortunately, some don’t. These actors could use a wakeup call. Whether they are past their prime, not living up to their potential, or heading down a horrendous path, these actors should stop in their tracks and never step foot on a movie set again, at […]
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The 10 Best 70s Actors Still Working Today
The 1970s is arguably the most recent period of cinematic achievement. Vision-led, technically adept direction was of course a significant contributing factor to this, but it would be amiss to ignore the impact that actors had in creating holistically great films. Not only were the actors of this period gifted and talented, but their dedication […]
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10 Directors Who Should Stop Making Movies
The director. Ever since the French New Wave painted the director as the person with the paintbrush, painting their vision on the screen, everyone has had a serious obsession with the director. No other crew member gets anywhere close to the amount of attention a director does. Even horrible directors can keep making movies if […]
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10 Truly Talented Directors Who Are Doing Blockbusters Nowadays
Sometimes, I feel we carry some kind of twisted prejudice against big blockbuster films. Yes, most of them are truly rubbish – done with zero thought or care for the actual quality of the craft, catering to audiences worst impulses and saying nothing interesting about or to us. There are a few of them, though, […]