Arguably the most important component in any work of art is the story. Elements such as prose, brushstrokes, cinematography, choreography et al, although imperative in their own right, are different sets of tools that bear a supplementary role in service of a larger construct. Keeping in mind the decisive part story plays, especially in mediums […]
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10 Superhero Movies That Totally Wasted Their Potential
Let’s be honest, a lot of you have superhero fatigue, and that’s perfectly fine. Marvel is cranking out about three a year, DC wants in on the money, and well, Hellboy came out too. It’s okay to be tired of masked heroes fighting crime, but it would be naive to say that the movies are […]
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10 Movie Masterpieces That Feel New Every Time You Watch Them
Roger Ebert stated, “Every great film should seem new every time you see it.” This rings true for some films and others not so much. So why is it that certain films always resonate within us? Sometimes we see a character on screen that can almost be us, or it’s a universe we wish we […]
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10 Great Thriller Movie Classics You’ve Probably Never Seen
Many directors have managed to create great thrillers that have been praised by audiences or critics. From European art-house thrillers to cult gems, here is a list of challenging thrillers that have either been neglected or mistreated. 10. Mr. Klein (1976) Directed by Joseph Losey, “Mr. Klein” is a Kafkaesque thriller about the misfortunate […]
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10 Movies That Would Not Have Worked With a Higher Budget
There is no doubt about it – film is a highly expensive business. Not only do films have production costs and everything that is associated with them, films must also allow money for promotion and marketing costs. And this adds up quickly, meaning that most film budgets go into the millions. Lower budget films make […]
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10 Great Recent Movies That Changed Cinema Language
Cinema is still an early art, but is one of the most rapidly changing forms today. You no longer need a huge magical box to create a movie, just a few collaborators, or even just one on your smartphone. Therefore, new ways of storytelling from around the world are constantly put into the realm. Thus […]