Filmmaker Hal Ashby had a remarkable run in the 1970’s as a director of deeply humanistic dramas and comedies, demonstrating a total mastery of tone and pacing, and always allowing generous space for his actors to deliver amazing performances. Yet somehow, his movies were frequently overlooked upon their initial release, overshadowed by flashier filmmakers and […]
Day: March 12, 2016
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The 10 Most Visually Stunning Iranian Films
The cinema of any culture outside the Hollywood sphere of influence will naturally be very different from what western audiences are used to, from the methods of storytelling to the motivations for making a particular film. With a limited budget and, some would say, niche market appeal, filmmakers are often forced to adapt, and Iran […]