10 Movies With The Most Bizarre On-Set Accidents

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Film productions are rarely, if ever, free of mishaps, but sometimes these incidents are so numerous and/or unusual that they warrant further study. Here are ten examples of notably bizarre accidents that occurred on major film sets.   1. The Conqueror (1956) Towards the end of his life, when asked about The Conqueror, John Wayne […]

12 Reasons Why “12 Angry Men” Is A Masterpiece of American Cinema

Sidney Lumet’s 1957 theatrical debut offering currently occupies the number 5 slot in IMDb’s Top 10, perched neatly above such illustrious entries as Schindler’s List and Pulp Fiction. It’s the oldest film in that group, the shortest, the only one entirely shot in black and white (if only because of a girl in a red […]

15 Essential Films For An Introduction To Southeast Asian Cinema

Uncle Boonmee Who Can Recall His Past Lives

Due to its persistent economic instability and recurring social issues, Southeast Asia is a far cry from being a cradle of the world’s greatest cinematography. However, it was precisely these issues, coupled with a threat of censorship which is still very real in some Southeast Asian countries, that have given rise to a cinematic tradition […]

The 10 Most Exciting Actresses Working in Hollywood Today

It is commonly argued that there is an unfortunate shortage of well-written female roles dished out in Hollywood. Given the slight difficulty it takes to find contemporary actresses whose films and performances are consistently exceptional, there may be some truth to that sentiment. However, while quantity may be lacking in the industry, each year does […]