These 10 ambiguous films are a great example of how to create a compelling and enthralling story without attaching to the conventional cinematic storytelling rules. The final uncertainty is crucial for the narrative and encourages the viewer to question the bizarre nature of the movie and to make sense of the events occurred (if there […]
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The 30 Most Perfect Movie Shots of All Time
Talking about “the best (individual) shots in film” is a difficult task, not only because there’s thousands of equally deserving entries, but because meaning in cinema is usually better conveyed through the succession of frames, shots, and sequences. Concepts like “affinity” and “contrast” play a crucial role in achieving meaningful and lasting images, and although […]
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The 20 Most Shocking Movie Scenes of All Time
When talking about some of the most shocking scenes in cinematic history, it is easy to connect it to plot twists and big reveals by the end of the film. However, although such things might also be a part of the shock or the cause hereof, this list concerns itself with standalone scenes that shocked, […]
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10 Times Authors Hated The Movie Versions Of Their Books
Adapting a book to the screen is always a tricky job. There can be great pieces of written prose that do not inspire interesting cinematic translations, purely because movies and books are very different mediums with very different tools at their disposal. Moreover, some screenwriters and moviemakers are not actually interested in adapting a work […]
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10 Times Directors Were Total Jerks To Their Actors
On set, a director is the person who not only takes creative control of the project but is also in charge of the cast and crew – what the director says, goes. Different directors have different methods of working and like in any line of work; some directors could be described as pretty difficult bosses […]
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The 15 Best Movie Opening Scenes of The 21st Century
It’s been said that closing a film is the hardest part of filmmaking. Something I’ve never quite agreed with. Yes, finding the perfect ending to a perfect film may be challenging, but if what came before is great, then the perfect ending is always within reach. But opening a film is something else entirely. Apart […]