10 Great Political Thriller Movies You’ve Probably Never Seen

Whatever happened to the political thriller? Once one of the most reliable sources of smart, gripping, and socially-engaged entertainment (think of Alan J. Pakula’s work in the ‘70s), the genre has slowly faded away, being left behind by a changing industry that’s no longer invested in making mainstream movies geared toward adults. So for those […]

10 Great Horror Movies Favored By Guillermo del Toro

In the pantheon of great filmmakers who are also avid cinephiles, Tarantino and Scorsese, with their encyclopedic knowledge and infectiously passionate way of speaking, get the most attention from their fellow film lovers. A name not often cited in this pantheon, but one that should evoke immediate thoughts of pure, unadulterated cinematic geekiness is Guillermo […]

10 Great Morricone Scored Films You May Have Never Seen

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It’s been a year since the passing of one of the greatest (if not the very, very best) film composers of all time: Ennio Morricone. The day his death was announced sent shockwaves throughout the entire film world; critics, directors, actors and other musicians, former collaborators and fans alike, from multiple countries, came together to […]