The film industry in the United States is a massive one: on average, there are 600 films produced here each year alone, and since there are only about five open slots in each category, not every one of them can be nominated for an Academy Award. As the old saying goes (particularly from those that […]
Day: February 8, 2017
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6 Reasons Why “The Thing” Is A Masterpiece of Horror Cinema
When legendary film director John Carpenter released his third film “Halloween” film in 1978, it was a game changer when it came to horror movies, becoming a commercial hit with audiences and praised by film critics. The low-budget thriller would go on to create a subgenre of horror films known as slasher movies. “Halloween” established […]
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10 Movies From Sundance 2017 That Deserve Your Attention
The Sundance Film Festival is always a worthy one to keep an eye on. It usually marks the debut of most of the independent films we’ll be talking about for the remainder of the year, and this year was no different. As usual, there’s one special standout, and this time is not even the big […]
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10 Disturbing Movies That Are Secretly Good Films
Film has made it possible for the most horrible things imaginable to be seen and explored, from horrendous bloody murder, pedophiles, oppression, and the true mundanity of life. The concept of being disturbed is more based on individual’s life experiences and culture, creating a complex psyche of fear around certain topics. With disturbing films, there […]