There are many reasons to look forward to summertime. Good weather (unless you’re in Australia where winter is coming), vacation time, time to relax and catch up with things that have escaped you throughout the first half of the year. But of course, like the rest of the year, summer is also a good time […]
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10 Great 2018 Movies You May Not Have Seen
Movies are being released so fast all around the world that it is often very difficult to keep up with them. It is even harder to keep up with more independent films that aren’t constantly appearing on billboards or on social media. So it is no wonder that every year there will be hundreds of […]
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The 10 Best Lesbian Movies of All Time
When thinking of a ‘best’ list of LGBT related films, the criteria is so varied that it’s very hard to pick just a small amount. Are we comparing them in terms of narrative? Or is it strong and unique characters? Is it in terms of innovation of the genre, and can we even call lesbian […]
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The 10 Best Women-Directed Movies of 2017
2017 was a year that stood out for women in Hollywood, with the many campaigns set up promoting equality and safe working environments. The year was also a great one for female directors, with Sofia Coppola winning the best director’s prize at Cannes, and many fantastic women directed films being showcased all over the world. Now […]
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10 Great Filmmakers Who Are Obsessed With Violence
Some directors are known for their use of colours, others for the repetition of similar story themes. The directors in this list, however, can all be recognised by their unapologetic use of on-screen violence. Whether a graphic shot (or many shots) in the head or a vivid knife to someone’s throat, these directors love to […]
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10 Actors Who Won Oscars For Their First Movies
Winning an Oscar is considered one of the biggest honours and accomplishments for an actor – a symbol confirming they’ve made it. And for many actors, obtaining this symbol takes many, many years. Just think of how long it took Leonardo DiCaprio to finally receive his Oscar – more than 10 years, five Best Actor […]