When Al Pacino first emerged onto the big screen in the 1970s, acting was never the same. His unmistakable presence and energy opened a window to a whole new style of performance. Through his vulnerability and unique blend of internal angst and volatile expressiveness, Pacino became an anti-Hollywood star. He has starred in many modern […]
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The 20 Best Thriller Movies Of The 1980s
The 1980s were a transformative decade for Hollywood that shifted away from the gritty, auteur-driven style of the New Hollywood Wave and witnessed the alarming emergence of mega blockbusters, feel-good teen comedies, and multi-billion-dollar franchises that completely took over the box office. However, the thriller genre stayed relevant throughout the Eighties, producing a chock-full of […]
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10 Great Underrated 1990s Movies You Probably Haven’t Seen
In the 90’s there was Pulp Fiction, and then there was everything else. Pulp Fiction had close to the same effect (without the avalanche of toys and tie-in products) as Star Wars had in the previous generation. But there was one film that brought the Cassavettes to the wood-paneled Tarantino 70’s, a Danish film called […]
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All 12 Christopher Nolan Movies Ranked From Worst To Best
There is nothing quite like the anticipation of a new Christopher Nolan movie. A gifted storyteller with a knack for head-spinning narratives and maximalist spectacle, he’s one of the few contemporary directors who consistently turns original ideas into grand cinematic experiences that cry out to be watched on the biggest possible screen. His latest, a […]
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10 Great Underrated 1980s Movies You Probably Haven’t Seen
The 80’s was the video store era. The more indie, the less chain-y, the better. Think San Francisco’s Le Video ad LA’s Vidiots. This is where one went to crate dig for the off beat, the crass, the not-quite sure what the hell it is, the grand artistic statements, or the missed theatrical run. In […]
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The 10 Best Black And White Movies Of The 21st Century
“Black and white movies are more timeless than color movies. The colors fade, but the emotions stay the same.” – Martin Scorsese. Color in cinema is a detail that is typically used to convey information and create atmosphere. However, a black and white palette opens up an entirely different dimension, where each frame is filled […]