Existentialism and cinema have always gone hand in hand. How do we create soul-searching cinematic films and aspire to true art while our lives can be viewed the same way? As humans, we simply have to find a purpose for meaning and to live our lives regardless of the absurdity, free will, and explanation behind […]
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The 15 Best Neon-Noir Movies
Noir is famously one of the most contentious of film genres when it comes to definition. For decades, scholars have battled as to what characteristics exactly define a classic noir movie; what differentiates it from a regular crime movie; and what movies fit into those categories enough to be placed in the official noir canon. […]
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The 10 Best Soviet Fantastika Films
Not very well known outside of Russia and Eastern Europe, Russian Fantastika is a genre that encompasses fantasy, folklore, science fiction, and even horror (the line between each of these respective genres is blurred; many films include attributes of each). With bright colors, absurdist storylines, and campy special effects, these films are sure to enrapture […]
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10 Movie Masterpieces of Scandinavian Cinema
Remote in the chilly northern reaches of the globe, Scandinavia is the land of the northern lights, Vikings, breathtaking national parks, reindeer, and not least, a remarkable cinematic history. Ethereal, innovative and startling, Scandinavian cinema has witnessed some of the most esteemed films of all time. Of the Scandinavian countries, Denmark was the first to […]
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10 Great Films With Cinematography By Robby Müller
The debate over film authorship has always revolved around the director. He or she is the one often bearing most of the credit for a production involving hundreds of people and roles. When Film is discussed in an academic or critical manner, it is always the director who is placed in the role of author […]
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10 Great Sci-fi Horror Films You May Have Never Seen
Through the success of countless movies, it is evident there is a magic that occurs when horror and science fiction intertwine with one another. For every yin there is a yang, and terror and sci fi go hand in hand. Both categories tackle many of the same subject matters. Fear of the “other”, isolation, loneliness, […]