After a few untimely delays due to the Los Angeles wildfires, the nominations for the 97th Academy Awards were finally unveiled a few weeks ago on Jan. 23, with “Emilia Pérez” leading the pack with 13 nods overall including one for Best Motion Picture of the Year. Just so you know where things stand, this […]
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10 Great 1990s Thriller Movie Classics You Probably Haven’t Seen
Although many excellent thrillers are produced annually, the 1990s felt like la belle époque for the genre. In the years after Blood Simple, filmmakers rebelled against the milquetoast mores of 1980s cinema. Taking inspiration from ‘40s noirs, the ‘90s delved into thrillers’ darkest, most provocative recesses. This era’s neo-noir style shared recognisable tropes across different […]
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All 10 Best Picture Nominees of 2024 Ranked From Worst To Best
It’s that time of the year again. The nominations for the 97th Academy Awards were announced on January 23, with “Emilia Perez” leading the pack with 13 nominations overall. “Wicked” and “The Brutalist” followed closely with ten nods apiece, with this year’s Best Picture lineup boasting a healthy mix of populist box office champs (“Dune: […]
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10 Great 2000s Thriller Movie Classics You Probably Haven’t Seen
Thrillers have always been hugely popular with audiences and the 2000s were no exception. Filmmakers like Steven Soderbergh and the Coen Brothers continued to produce artful crime offerings. Meanwhile, M. Night Shyamalan emerged as an important storyteller of claustrophobic sci-fi, fantasy and horror thrillers. While pictures like No Country For Old Men were extolled, many […]
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The 10 Most Romantic Movies of All Time
With Valentine’s Day fast approaching, today we’re counting down the very best romantic movies — from beloved meet-cutes that feel as cozy as being wrapped up in a warm blanket to old-fashioned tearjerkers that will shatter your heart into a million pieces. From the first awkward stirrings of attraction and the giddy thrills of a […]
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10 Great 2010s Thriller Movie Classics You Probably Haven’t Seen
The 2010s saw the rising popularity of streaming. In the past, independent films would drift into obscurity. Now, there are platforms upon which lesser-known titles can be recommended to film fans all over the world. Lost gems are being rediscovered and fresh pictures from unknown directors are lauded. Whereas mainstream studios can be creatively restrictive, […]