The Academy Awards. To some, it’s the gold standard by which the movie industry recognizes excellence in its own field; to others, it’s a rigged game where awards are campaigned for and only favorited insiders win. However, one thing can be agreed upon: winning an Oscar boosts a film’s profile, not only raising ticket and […]
Day: February 2, 2017
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7 Reasons Why “Inland Empire” Is the Best Surrealist Film of the 21st Century (So Far)
”The eyes must reflect what is not“ – André Breton Surrealism is the 20th century avant-garde movement that started in the 1920s, emerging from the dadaist movement. It influenced visual arts, literature, popular culture, and film. André Breton, the leader of the movement and one of its co-founders, said: “I believe in the future resolution […]
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The 10 Greatest Mysteries From Terrence Malick’s Movies Explained
It’s hard to think of a twenty-first century filmmaker more reclusive than Terrence Malick. He’s almost never interviewed; he’s rarely photographed on set; and in the past, he’s even avoided the Oscars, despite being nominated for Best Director both “The Thin Red Line” and “The Tree of Life.” Yet as elusive as Malick is, he’s […]