From the introduction of the sound age, in 1927, to the birth of New Hollywood, in 1967, Hollywood saw its prime, regularly producing films of high technical and entertainment quality. The creative powers behind such masterpieces as Gone with the Wind, Citizen Kane and Double Indemnity were a distinct group of men. A good part […]
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10 Famous Actors Who Are Or Have Become Major Disappointments
Very similar to guests, there are actors who were amazing at one time but have long since overstayed their welcome. Others weren’t welcome in the first place, yet we allowed them in and they promptly overturned the punch bowl and destroyed the t.v. This list will detail actors/actresses who people seem to inexplicably love and […]
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10 Famous 21st Century Filmmakers Hugely Influenced by Stanley Kubrick
Stanley Kubrick casts an impressive shadow. It would not be hyperbolic to say he’s one of the most influential film directors of all time. In his lifetime, he directed an enviable stretch of films that encompass a multitude of genres, from sci-fi to erotic thriller. Any true connoisseur of cinema has their favourite Kubrick film, […]
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The 30 Greatest Actresses of Hollywood’s Golden Age
Hepburn, Davis, Garland and Temple are just a few celebrated names that rose to stardom between the late 1920’s and the early 1960’s. Old Hollywood’s most famous leading-ladies reached iconic status for different reasons – some became famous for their fierce and independent characters, when society was still very much male-dominated; others captivated millions with […]
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14 Movie Directors Who Make The Most Philosophical Films
“Film as dream, film as music. No art passes our conscience in the way film does, and goes directly to our feelings, deep down into the dark rooms of our souls.” –Ingmar Bergman Filmmakers have, since the invention of the medium, been an elite crew. Often well-educated, they ensure that their films carry multiple meanings, […]
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The 20 Greatest Director-Composer Teams in Cinema History
Movies and music have gone together since the beginning of film, accompanying viewings before even dialogue. The passion and excitement of the story, while heavily dependent on the story and direction, can be brought to even greater levels when accompanied by a fitting musical score. While some consider film scores to be lesser than concert […]