Forgotten Movie Masterpieces

American cinema gives more than enough films to fill a lifetime, and it is almost certain that most anyone has missed a few incredible films from America alone, however when opening the stage to films from all around the world, all of a sudden being a film fan becomes a battle against existential intimidation… Anyway, […]

Since Parasite hit a huge homerun at the Oscars, world cinema seems to be getting the praise it has longingly deserved. Cinema is a worldwide artform, and Hollywood only scratches the surface of what this great medium has to offer. While Parasite basks in its victory, and South-Korean cinema has its moment to shine, there […]

When one takes up the study of film, either academically or as a hobby, it becomes important to see and study the films that make up the principal canons of the officially “great.” While it is enriching to view the lofty achievements of cinema history, one might well get burnt out on “greatness” if it […]

Some films are remembered, some forgotten. Some are praised and some are not. The odd thing is that initial reactions may well not count in the long run concerning a film’s ultimate reputation. There are also degrees of fame, rejection, praise and damnation. A well-made film may be little known and seen but loved by […]

The Olympics has the gold medal. The county fair has the blue ribbon. International film festivals have Golden Palms, Golden Lions and Silver Bears (yes, really). All of those represent the very best (at least in the opinion of someone or some body of people). However, the Olympics also has silver and bronze medals. Fairs […]

Many (including those who make comments on this list) note that the world “masterpiece” gets thrown around an awful lot (awful being the key word) these days. One big danger of using words too often is that they end up losing their impact. Too often in the modern world, things (events, people, entities, etc.) end […]