Film critics and historians all agree that “The Godfather”, released in 1972, is one of the greatest films ever made. It plays somewhat like a Shakespearean tragedy as the youngest son, who’s been shielded from the family business of organized crime, must assume power as the Godfather to protect and keep his family together. The […]
Month: February 2017
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10 Movies From The Last Century That Are More Relevant Today Than Ever
Every generation hopes that they were the last one to experience war, poverty, natural catastrophes and the like. We all try to leave a livable planet for our grandchildren, yet the future now doesn’t seem any brighter than in the last century. Old historical patterns are still occurring, many nations are still at war, and […]
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6 Reasons Why “Memories of Murder” is a Modern Masterpiece of South Korean Cinema
Bong Joon-ho’s “Memories of Murder” is one of those rare films where great quality combines with commercial success. In that fashion, by the end of its domestic run, more than 5 million people have watched it, making it the most watched movie for 2003 in South Korea, and the fourth most watched of all time. […]
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10 Totally Awesome 80s Horror Movies You Shouldn’t Miss
It was a wonderful time for horror, the 1980’s. With the home video market experiencing a meteoric rise in popularity, and the demand for new titles steadily growing, more filmmakers than ever before stood a fighting chance of having their films distributed and seen. In addition, a greater amount of overseas work was finding its […]
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10 Great Movie Performances That Should Have Won Best Actor Oscar
With the Academy Awards, it’s an old adage that it’s an honor just to be nominated. And that’s true: out of the scores of films produced and released this year, only a few receive the honor of an Oscar nomination. But even the winners of these awards can be debatable; more so are the losers, […]
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7 Reasons Why “Inside Llewyn Davis” Is A Modern Classic
The Coen brothers are the directors who brought us “Fargo”, “No Country for Old Men”, and other striking achievements that follow their distinct cinematic and narrative style. In their films, they manage to meticulously portray unique and intriguing characters. The dialogues are masterly crafted, often containing witty and black humor; they explore various philosophical themes; […]