Some directors know what works for them, whether it be a signature style, working within a certain genre, hiring the same crew or, in the case of a certain few, relying on the same group of actors for the majority of their films. It is not difficult to understand why a director might reuse actors […]
Month: November 2017
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10 Great Movies About The Pain of Growing Up
Growing up is hard to do. And for some, it’s even harder. Many things can define our childhood and adolescence, and determine who we ultimately become as adults. These may be the friends we spend time with, the circumstances in which we are raised or the experiences that we undertake. Or it could be something […]
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10 Massive Movie Flops That Killed Directors’ Careers
What’s in a flop? That much dreaded result when a costly film just doesn’t find its audience, or is mauled via word of mouth. Regardless of the whole spiel that a movie is “a collaboration of hundreds,” when the results go south someone has to be stuck with the blame, and the easy answer is […]
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10 Great Performances in Not-So-Great Movies
Film discussions on the internet have become a fight of extremes: if you were to believe some reviewers and commentators, every movie that comes out is either an absolute masterpiece or unredeemable trash. The truth, however, is a little more complex. The fact is that almost every movie has both good and bad elements to […]
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10 Forgotten Movie Masterpieces That Need To Be Rediscovered (Part 4)
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 […]