Aliens have been a major part of pop culture since the beginning of the 20th century, quickly taking over the science fiction genre and maintaining popularity due to the unlimited possibilities that the concept of extraterrestrials offered. Some stories about aliens revolve around the foreign civilizations and futuristic advances on far-away planets. While these tales […]
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The 20 Greatest Female Filmmakers in Cinema History
Earlier this year there was a lot being written and talked about regarding the issue of gender discrimination when it comes to female directors, especially in Hollywood. In May this year, the American Civil Liberties Union urged the US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, and a few other agencies to investigate Hollywood’s hiring practices for evidence […]
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20 Great Mumblecore Movies Every Indie Lover Should See
Mumblecore as a genre is not particularly difficult to define. Primarily you have a small, intimate cast of characters, low budget production, in a film that relies heavily on dialogue to tell the story without the use of gimmicky plot devices or a great deal of action. Typically, the casts are not professional actors or […]
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The 15 Greatest Movie Performances of Modern Actors Playing Against Type
There are numerous reasons to go to the movies, but one of the most substantial is to see our favorite stars in the next big film that comes out. But it’s true that even stars can get typecast or stuck in a certain niche. That’s what makes it so rewarding when an actor plays against […]
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10 Great Heavy Metal Movies That Are Worth Your Time
Heavy metal music has always been either wholeheartedly embraced, its musicians revered as demigods by legions who worship them, or simply written off as nonsensical noise punctuated by screaming. Aside from rap, no other genre in music history is more adored and reviled in equal measures. Even during the 1980s (metal’s heyday as the most […]
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10 Great Romanian Films of The Transition Era
Romania has always been an interesting country for cinema. In present time, every cinephile knows about the Romanian New Wave of Cinema (a film movement that started in 2001). Every year these films are not only present and every major film festival in Europe but they are always held in high regard and given all […]