Thrillers are nearly as old as movies themselves. In the silent era of the 19-teens and ‘20s, directors like Fritz Lang placed German audiences into heightened states of suspense, while actor Lon Chaney kept American moviegoers on the edges of their seats. Shortly after sound became standard in the ‘30s, many German directors fled the […]
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10 Great Sci-fi Film Classics You Probably Haven’t Seen
The science fiction genre has provided constant wonder and excitement since the early days of cinema when George Méliès flew rockets to the moon. The genre ranges from a time when the fanciful science of invisible men and homemade monsters thrilled audiences, to the paranoia-induced UFO movies of the 1950s, the stillness of space in […]
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All 10 Denis Villeneuve Movies Ranked From Worst To Best
Following his latest film, Denis Villeneuve has officially entered the minds of casual audiences and dived right into the discussion for the most sought-out auteur in the business. Granted, Dune might be the introduction to his work for millions of viewers, but in his sci-fi epic, Villeneuve is merely reaping the benefits of more than […]
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10 Great Movies With An Unconventional Take On The Middle Ages
When we think about the Middle Ages in cinema, we easily associate them with tales of adventure, magic, and conquest; and in other cases, stereotypical portrayals of brutality, war and obscurantism easily come to mind. But what if the matter could be treated differently? The following list tries to answer the question; some of the […]
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The 10 Best Musical Movies of The Hollywood Golden Age
There was a time when musicals were king. They attracted massive budgets, the best directors and the biggest names of their day, whether they could sing and dance or not. After the collapse of the studio system, as audiences developed more of a taste for realism, big budget musicals began to wane. Despite the occasional […]
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10 Great Classic Sci-fi Films You Probably Haven’t Seen
It’s a funny paradox to look back on classic science-fiction films. In one instance they prognosticate a future that, in most cases, has already happened. Additionally, whilst venturing into futurity, they can’t help but be time-capsules of the era they were made in. But good science fiction, no matter when it it was made, remains […]