One of the most common accusations made against genre movies, or in fact any movie that isn’t either an arthouse favorite or Oscar bait, is that they’re “style over substance.” What critics mean when they use this expression is that the movie prioritizes its visuals over a perceived depth; films that prefer to dazzle the […]
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The 15 Best End Credits Scenes of All Time
The ending credits are the most overlooked aspect of a movie. The vast majority of people leave during them, unless it’s a Marvel movie, in which case they are barely paying attention, anxiously waiting for the post-credits scene. Film critics always say it is important to stay during the credits, even if there’s no “reward” […]
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5 Reasons Why M. Night Shyamalan is a Great and Misunderstood Director
It may be strange to think of now, but there was a time when M. Night Shyamalan was at the top of the world. Even in the exceptionally strong year for movies that was 1999, which saw the release of masterpiece after masterpiece, from “Fight Club” to “The Matrix,” Shyamalan made the biggest cinematic phenomenon […]
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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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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 […]