After the 1979 revolution in Iran, severe restrictions were imposed on the arts and various cultural institutions. Every film needed to go through a strict screening process and adhere to the Islamic codes of conduct. The New Wave of Iranian cinema had already started a decade before the 1979 revolution; however, after the revolution, the […]
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10 Great Martial Arts Movies You’ve Probably Never Seen
Martial arts movies have long been one of most fruitful cinematic sub-genres, with movies that come from all around the globe; that are stylistically and aesthetically varied; that can go from family-friendly, comedic fare to hyper-violent dramas; but which are all united by the single quality of featuring stunning fight choreography and the best stunt […]
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10 Movies From 2019 That Deserve Higher Rotten Tomatoes Score
Film critics are often accused of being pretentious and snobby. They have a reputation for being too negative. Countless websites and magazines have been accused of overemphasizing negativity when they should be promoting positivity, but that’s not exactly the job description. See, film critics are required to cover a wide assortment of different films, so […]
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10 Great Thriller Movies On Netflix You May Have Missed
The thriller genre, like so many other genres, is an incredibly broad genre with multiple sub genres to explore. Thrillers are often categorised by their ability to keep an audience guessing, to sustain a level of tension and intrigue throughout and sometimes they may even keep the audience on the edge of their seats. As […]
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10 British Movie Classics You’ve Probably Never Seen
It’s been nearly 60 years since Francois Truffaut’s notorious statement that there was a certain incompatibility between Britain and cinema. He even went as far as to say that the country itself with its dull weather, stolid routine and understated humour was anticinematic. And this opinion, given by one of the great arbiters of film […]
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10 Great 2010s Female Performances That Should Have Been Nominated For Oscars
The Academy Awards are a useful tool in honoring achievements within the film industry, but they are far from the definitive body that determines greatness in cinema. While many of the films and performances that they recognize are powerful and deserve the boost, there are also films and performances that slip by without recognition. A […]