Martin Scorsese has produced more cinematographic masterpieces than any of his contemporaries or indeed than any director alive today and is the most consistent director to come out of the ’New Hollywood Cinema’ trend which dominated the 1970’s and was the last ’Golden Age’ of American cinema. The range of his output is unmatched and […]
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12 Essential Brian De Palma Films You Need To Watch
If you’re ever looking to spark a heated debate amongst cinefiles mention the name Brian De Palma. Many will passionately say he is a technical genius and master of suspense with a keen eye for satire and intertextualization, while others will call him a misogynistic hack who can’t tell a coherent story. No matter how […]
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10 Great Cold War Films That Are Worth Your Time
The cold war might be over long ago but that doesn’t mean that you can’t enjoy a good ol’ cold war movie any more. The period has inspired and given birth to plenty of first-rate films, mainly thrillers and espionage infused conspiracy flicks. It appears that the most fruitful periods for these types of movies […]
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15 Essential Werner Herzog Films You Need To Watch
German director, writer, producer Werner Herzog is one of the most revered, versatile and influential filmmakers working today. A master of New German Cinema, along with filmmakers such as Wim Wenders, Rainer Werner and Fassbinder, Herzog’s work is a fascinating and poetic mix of captivating documentaries and epic fictional dramas. Despite the great diversity of […]
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15 Great Horror Films That Don’t Need Gore To Be Effective
Horror films have always had a bad reputation and aren’t genuinely respected as much as other cinematic fare. Some critics believe horror to be trashy exploitation and gore-filled nonsense, and while this may be true in some regards, to classify an entire genre as such and chastise them is unfair to the fans and the […]
Mulholland Drive: A Dream Analysis
After an unusual The Straight Story, the master of mind-blowing surrealism, David Lynch, came out with the highly acclaimed Mulholland Drive, a neo-noir mystery thriller which draws on dream interpretation. Frankly, the movie could be interpreted as an improved version of Twin Peaks: Fire walk with me. Both films share many motifs and themes as […]