The idea for this list originated from an interview Stanley Kubrick gave in the late 1960s. He was in pre-production for his ambitious screen biography of Napoleon. During the interview Kubrick explained that a truly great historical film had never been made. He provided two reasons to support his claim: 1) a failure to convey […]
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The 15 Best Movies About America by Foreign Directors
Sometimes the point of view of an outsider can illuminate aspects of a culture that those within it cannot see. The United States is a vast and complex land full of diverse cultures and geography with enough subject matter for hundreds of movies. The themes and styles of the films on this list are diverse. […]
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10 Forgotten American Movies That Need To Be Rediscovered
The following is a list of ten films that were disparaged, ignored, or forgotten after their initial release. The reasons vary. Maybe they did not reflect the director’s vision due to studio interference; some require multiple viewings to be truly appreciated. These films are hardly cinematic masterpieces, yet all have excellent qualities worthy of any […]
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15 Great Rock Songs Famously Inspired by Movies
Writers, actors, directors are all inspired by a myriad of different sources, but movies influence culture as well. All fifteen of these songs originated or were inspired by a film. Some are more direct than others in revealing their influence, while others drew upon the style or state of mind a certain film. 15. […]
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The 10 Best Movies About Humanity’s Relationship With Technology
As technology continues to play an increasingly dominant role in everyday life, the question is raised: What effect will it all have on the future? The ten films on this list all attempted to answer that query. All of them gaze into the future and speculate on humanity’s evolving relationship with technology. The tendency is […]
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The 25 Best Movies About The Cold War
The period in world history known as The Cold War covers a wide swath of time, extending through five decades. The seemingly never ending stand off between the United States and the Soviet Union played itself out in a wide array of films that now shed light on a period falling further into the past. […]