In the movie business, unfortunately quality doesn’t always equal commercial success. Particularly with the rise of the blockbuster, there has been a real demand from cinema goers for big action and big special effects. The appetite is seemingly endless, and with development of new technology and increased budgets standards have been steadily improving. 2018 is […]
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14 Cult Movie Classics You’ve Probably Never Seen
Not all films enjoy a devoted and passionate fan base. Some of them are still unsung masterpieces deserving more love and attention. Here is a list of some “hidden cult gems”. 14. Hardcore (1979) “Oh my God, that’s my daughter” The quote is taken from Paul Schrader’s underrated intense drama “Hardcore” featuring George C. […]
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10 Awful Movies That Have The Potential To Be Remade Into Good Films
So many unnecessary remakes get made. Did we really need that action-oriented Ben-Hur that came out a few years ago? Absolutely not. We’ve had remakes and reboots from here to the moon, and the main objective here was to make money, and not enhance a story. Then, a glimmer of hope comes. A Star Is […]
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The 10 Most Original Romantic Movies of All Time
It’s that time of the year and some might be thinking: seriously, have we not seen them all? At times, romantic movies seem to only consist of repeated formulas, endless clichés and worn out storylines. So it is about time to look at romantic films that offer something different. A storyteller breaking new ground with […]
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10 Great Sci-fi Movie Classics You’ve Probably Never Seen
Influenced by the visionary works of writers H.G. Wells and Jules Verne, science fiction films are both a prediction of future innovation as well as a speculation of current societal anxieties. They often feature fantastical storylines complete with alien invasion, mystical worlds, and dystopian civilizations. With tales of grand heroes and corrupt leaders, they incidentally […]
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10 Movies From 2018 That Are Unfairly Hated
What does it mean when we say that a film is unfairly hated? Is it based on box office earnings – when a film falls below its expected box office earnings or doesn’t make its budget back? Perhaps it is critical reviews – when critics dislike the film and when audiences give it low scores? […]