Taxi Driver, hands down, is easily one of the greatest American films ever made. Period. With Scorsese’s sharp direction, Paul Schrader’s compelling script, and Robert De Niro’s chilling performance, what they brought to the world is perhaps the greatest psychological drama ever put on film. To further gush on about its greatness would be redundant, […]
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10 Great Movies That Define Independent Cinema
For any cinephile, there is nothing more exciting than an independent film. With a scene that is comprised of ambitious filmmakers eager to push envelopes (and buttons, sometimes) and free from complete studio control, the possibilities of an independent film are endless, and the viewer is usually guaranteed to see something they never thought possible […]
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10 Movies That Are Subtle Yet Brilliant In Visual Approach
Cinema, utilizing the combined efforts of visuals, writing, sound/music, lighting, and many other elements, is perhaps the ultimate art form. For over 100 years, movies continue to bedazzle audiences, but what is it that grips audiences so much? There are great characters, a great story, great writing, but sometimes there’s the little details that the […]
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10 Unsung Movie Masterpieces From The 21st Century
To spare the reader some time, this intro will be kept short as this is very familiar territory for many. Whether they are films that are either too harshly talked about, or not even talked about at all, here they are: 10 more films audiences and readers should consider looking into. And for the ones […]
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10 Great Movies That Are Beyond Description
There are plenty of times when someone finishes watching a movie and they know they just witnessed something great, and it is only natural for that person to extol the almost spiritual power of that film. They may be asked “What is it about?” “Why is it so great?” Sometimes, they may be able to […]