Film history is full of films which stick in the memory, good or bad, but is also (perhaps even more so) full of films which seem to be remembered and live on, if that is the right term, as what may be referred to as “text book classics”. This term simply means that while these […]
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10 Great Cult Movies With Vibrant Color Palettes
Evoking mood in film can be done masterfully with color. From humble black and white beginnings, film has evolved to utilize color in ways that complement a directors’ vision and enhance the tone of the movie. The hues chosen for each scene can be not only aesthetically pleasing, but also draw out an emotional response […]
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The 10 Best Bizarre Movies of 2018
When the new normal in cinema is stories about people (usually men) in tight costumes criss-crossing the universe with their superpowers, what stories can possibly be considered bizarre cinema? This is a question that is challenging audience perceptions. Comic book movies and highbrow horror now find themselves on the screens and year-end best lists that […]
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10 Great Directors Who Were Banned In Their Home Countries
Those who are interested in not only cinema but also in any kind of cultural expression such as literature or music will always find in this list one of the debated aspects when it comes to art, censorship, and control. Many controversial films have been banned by censorship bodies or local or state authorities. The […]
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The 10 Most Overrated Movies of 2018
The year born out of a biblical prophecy signaling the end times of Earth is almost over. It’s the first year on record that has lasted 10,000 days. What a wild year of almost uniformly bad times. But at least the cinema was good! We’ve been on a hell of a streak in recent years […]
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10 Movie Masterpieces You Will Appreciate More With Age
Like a fine wine, some films seem to grow better with each passing year. Though the content never changes, the times and the audience do. When a work of art still feels relevant after many decades and many viewings, it has touched a timeless quality which preserves it from aging. A film with eternal youth […]