There are some films where you struggle to find the MVP, and even if you can’t, you get surprised how the cast is so packed and somehow every single member of the cast is a perfect choice for their part. That’s the way it is; sometimes the cast is the real star. Unfortunately with the […]
The year 2019 will definitely be remembered as one of the most special years in the history of cinema. We’ve seen great films from many different countries in various genres. At the Cannes Film Festival, Korean Bong Joon-Ho’s “Parasite” won the Palme d’Or, while Israeli Nadav Lapid’s “Synonyms” was awarded with the Golden Bear in […]
What classifies a film as a “cult classic?” First and foremost, it must stand the test of time. Cult classics only become such after years, even decades, of sustained viewership from fans who are, generally, more invested in non-mainstream movies. This includes films that are often reviled when they premiere only to be praised at […]
Though many predicted it could happen (and many hoped that it would), it was still a massive surprise when Parasite won the Academy Award for Best Picture at the recent 92nd Academy Awards. Parasite immediately made history by becoming the first international film to win Best Picture as well as being the first South Korean […]
Plot twists. Movies love them. They seem to be the foundation for so many clichéd moments in film. Through stupidly obvious twists or making them so twisty that you get confused, bored and would rather just watch a nice calm Japanese family drama then have a bath. Some directors seem to think plot twists can […]
“To make a great film you need three things – the script, the script, and the script.” — Alfred Hichcock. As stated by many masters of cinema, the script is one of the most important aspects of a film – perhaps the most important aspect. Some may claim that images, experimentation, and atmosphere are superior, […]