A common misconception is that action films cannot reach the same level of artistic merit of other genres, often because action films tend to lean towards popular entertainment. This is often a puzzling argument, as it takes little research to understand that a great action film requires an extraordinary amount of craftsmanship and creativity from […]
Author: Liam Gaughan
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10 Great 1990s Cult Films You May Have Never Seen
The 1990s were a breakthrough decade for cult films; thanks to growing awareness of underground films, the emergence of independent films in the mainstream, and the wider popularization of VHS, strange and offbeat films were able to gain appreciation and even live a second life. Many of these films have gone on to inspire followings, […]
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10 Great 2020 Movies You Might Have Missed
2020 has certainly been a challenging year for film fans. Not only are theaters largely shutdown, but studios have been hesitant to put out new releases on streaming services and VOD outlets, leading to a dearth in new films available. Many of the most anticipated films of the year have been either pushed to undated […]
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10 Great Recent Film Scores Snubbed For Oscars
A great film score must succeed on multiple levels. Not only must the music itself be interesting and well composed, but it should suitably flow with the narrative at hand and enhance the richness of the film. The best film scores are the ones that are iconic for the music itself and their context within […]
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The 20 Best Action Movies of The 2000s
It is strange that the films of the early 21st Century now seem “retro,” and that the early developments of the digital era are quite different from the world of cinema today. Compared to the action films of the 90s, which included a mix of high camp and more experimental auteurism, action cinema in the […]
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10 Great 2010s Female Performances That Should Have Been Nominated For Oscars
The Academy Awards are a useful tool in honoring achievements within the film industry, but they are far from the definitive body that determines greatness in cinema. While many of the films and performances that they recognize are powerful and deserve the boost, there are also films and performances that slip by without recognition. A […]