What is it about truly disturbing movies that film fans enjoy? Is it their sheer audacity and strangeness? The extreme violence and graphic sexual elements that are often on display in these films? Is it some sort of severe second-hand prurient thrill we’re seeking through fiction? Whatever the case, many dedicated cinephiles tend to seek […]
Month: November 2017
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10 Early Movie Masterpieces Made By Great Directors
The vast majority of directors go their entire careers without making a single memorable movie. Some find financial success, but quickly fade away in the ever-growing cultural landscape. Others create one iconic work but never manage to replicate that level of excellence again. But the mark of a truly great filmmaker is to deliver great […]
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The 10 Most Moving Films of All Time
We go to the movies to laugh and escape, but we also go to feel emotions. Sometimes films can be cathartic, whether it’s from our need to get feelings out of our systems, or if one just wants to experience cinematic poetry. We can look at films that are completely and utterly depressing, and some […]
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The 10 Most Overrated Movies On The IMDB Top 250
When it comes to the making of lists ranking the greatest films of all time, fierce debate usually ensues. Cinema has so many unique voices, so many genres and subgenres, so many eras that narrowing the best down can seem an impossible task. IMDb’s top 250 makes the procedure a little easier: by aggregating the […]
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The 10 Best Actresses Who’ve Never Won an Oscar
Back in 2012, while promoting “The Master,” actor Joaquin Phoenix created a bit of controversy calling the Oscar’s “bullshit.” Noting that, pitting people against each other is the stupidest thing in the world. And to be honest, it’s not hard to see his reasoning. There’s no way that any awards show will satisfy everyone; after […]
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10 Great Movies To Watch If You Liked “Twin Peaks”
Apart from other David Lynch creations such as “Mulholland Drive,” “Eraserhead, “Blue Velvet” or “Lost Highway,” there are not many films that encapsulate the essence of “Twin Peaks.” And even between Lynch’s works, “Twin Peaks” stands out. It is hard to frame this TV show into a single genre. It can be labeled as a […]