Awash in the familiar blues and greys of Polish cinema, Agnieszka Smoczynska’s Fugue follows up her lyrical fantasy The Lure (2015), with no less attention to the complexities of feminine identity. When Alicja (Gabriela Muskala) seemingly returns from the bowels of the earth with no recollection of her past, it’s up to her family to […]
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The 10 Most Predictable Movie Endings of All Time
“I’ve seen too many movies,” is a phrase I utter on a regular basis. I usually say this when I’m watching a movie and I’m able to predict the rest of the movie. I can see all the little signs. I can feel what’s coming. I’ve just seen too many movies. Granted sometimes I’m surprised. I’ve […]
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All 40 Natalie Portman Movies Ranked From Worst To Best
From child star to super star, Natalie Portman has had a very interesting career. Getting a role at such a young age (and in such a non-friendly film like Léon: The Professional) does not always guarantee that you will have success for the rest of your life. However, Portman leaped into the Star Wars prequels […]
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10 Overlooked Masterpieces Of American Crime Cinema
There’s an old saying that crime doesn’t pay – but one thing’s for sure: it certainly does make for excellent movies. It’s almost troubling just how many acclaimed films revolve around illegal activity, including underworld-based classics like The Godfather, Bonnie and Clyde, Goodfellas and Pulp Fiction. It has to be said that American filmmakers and […]
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The 10 Most Cinematic Movies With Minimalist Plot
A large amount of films today rely so tightly on the narrative structure that they can underuse the aspects of the cinematic language. All films boil down to what story you’re telling or how you’re going to tell it. However, with the minimal use of story, plot, and character – you can actually achieve the […]