In the last twenty years or so movies based on comic books have increased in popularity to the point that they now dominate the summer the box office. There are many factors to consider for this boom period. For one, computer generated effects have become more affordable so filmmakers can fully translate the imagery from […]
Day: August 13, 2017
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10 Childhood Movies That Would Cause Controversy If They Were Released Today
The films that you watch in your childhood never really leave you. There is something uniquely special about them, they are the first examples of filmmaking that you experience, and that means that they often leave a lasting impression. And in some cases, these films may shape film tastes that stay with you throughout your […]
Pulling Focus: Bone Tomahawk (2015)
“A tense, absorbing pursuit Western that turns into a Grand Guignol gorefest, Bone Tomahawk is what you might get if you crossbred The Searchers with The Texas Chain Saw Massacre, or maybe Cannibal Holocaust… There’s an elegance to Bone Tomahawk that doesn’t let up even when it veers into cult-movie territory.” – Bilge Ebiri, New […]
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4 Reasons Why “A Serbian Film” is a Great Movie
Dubbed one the most disgusting movies of all times on numerous occasions, it’s really easy to just assume that “A Serbian Film” has no value other than shock value and it’s just placed in the movie industry for horror and gore enthusiasts. People who watched the movie or have heard of it are immediately turned […]
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The 25 Best Japanese Movies of The 2010s (So Far)
Japanese cinema has been on the decline for quite a few years. The structural issues of the industry and the lack of interest from younger audiences have led the production companies to the secure paths of the family drama and the novel/manga/anime adaptation, which seem to generate the most revenue. This tendency has led to […]