Swedish auteur Ingmar Bergman stands as one of cinema’s most prolific and influential artists. Born on July 14, 1918, in Uppsala, Sweden, Ernst Ingmar Bergman was raised by a Lutheran minister father and a nurse mother, a background that shaped much of his artistic vision. Though Bergman described his upbringing as strict, he also spoke ...
Swedish auteur Ingmar Bergman stands as one of cinema’s most prolific and influential artists. Born ...
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The sci-fi genre has always been about expanding ideas. Fritz Lang’s 1927 Metropolis was groundbreaking for its time. Stanley Kubrick continued that tradition with 1968’s 2001: A Space Odyssey. Like Metropolis, Odyssey was another landmark of sci-fi. The film had it all. From deeper thoughts of existence to eye-popping visual effects. Kubrick, along with sci-fi ...
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From Inception (2010) to The Revenant (2015), here’s ranking the best Leonardo DiCaprio movies. Leonardo’s first gig as an actor was in a TV show called The New Lassie. He was all 15. Born November 11, 1974 in Los Angeles, California, his father was a comic book artist and mother, a legal secretary. Though DiCaprio’s ...
From Inception (2010) to The Revenant (2015), here’s ranking the best Leonardo DiCaprio movies. Leonardo’s ...
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Jordan Peele’s Nope is a twisted, cautionary tale about the endless pursuit of a spectacle, an illusory greatness. It’s a masterful exploration of the human fascination with spectacle and the lengths we’d go to, to witness, capture, and commodify the extraordinary. Through the lens of a sci-fi horror narrative, Peele delves into themes of exploitation, ...
Jordan Peele’s Nope is a twisted, cautionary tale about the endless pursuit of a spectacle, ...
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Now what’s the most daunting aspect of bringing Frank Herbert’s renowned sci fi masterpiece, “Dune,” to life? World building? Sure! But what’s even more intimidating is to adapt it to film, considering the novel itself was a trailblazer for all space empire sagas. Fortunately, Denis Villeneuve’s rendition surpassed what we anticipated. Dune delves deeply into ...
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From May December to Oppenheimer, these are the best movies of 2023. 2023 will be remembered as the year that rejuvenated the summer blockbuster post-Covid with the ‘Barbenheimer’ cultural phenomenon. The unprecedented double feature, Nolan’s Oppenheimer and Greta Gerwig’s Barbie together raked in over $2 billion, breaking away from the superhero-dominated trend. However, the ‘Barbenheimer’ ...
From May December to Oppenheimer, these are the best movies of 2023. 2023 will be ...
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From Eileen (2023) to Polaris (2024), here are 12 new indie movies we’re looking out for in 2023, 2024. (This article was updated October 25, 2023). Throughout the 20th century, mainstream cinema has often served to reinforce dominant ideologies, but independent filmmakers have consistently pushed boundaries to create authentic, thought-provoking work. These indie creators challenge societal norms ...
From Eileen (2023) to Polaris (2024), here are 12 new indie movies we’re looking out for in ...
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From My Sassy Girl (2001) to Snowpiercer (2014), we rank the best Korean movies on Netflix. Korean films and directors have gained immense popularity in recent years, and thanks to Netflix, viewers around the world can now easily access a wide range of captivating Korean movies. With their unique storytelling techniques, compelling narratives, and exceptional ...
From My Sassy Girl (2001) to Snowpiercer (2014), we rank the best Korean movies on ...
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From Dunkirk (2017) to Schindler’s List (1993), here are the greatest war movies of all time. War, along with Western films, is one of cinema’s oldest genres. While cinema gradually evolved into an unparalleled artistic medium in the first half of the 20th century, more than 90 million people perished in the two World Wars. ...
From Dunkirk (2017) to Schindler’s List (1993), here are the greatest war movies of all ...
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From AFI to Beijing Film Academy, these are the top-ranked film schools in the world. In the ever-evolving realm of film, the journey to becoming a master storyteller often begins with the right education. Film schools, with their unique blend of theory and hands-on experience, serve as crucibles where raw talent is honed into cinematic ...
From AFI to Beijing Film Academy, these are the top-ranked film schools in the world. ...
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From The Fabelmans (2022) to Blue Valentine (2010), here are the best Michelle Williams movies ranked. Born September 9, 1980, in a quaint Montana town, Michelle Ingrid Williams showed a keen interest in acting from a very young age. Her father is a commodities trader and author and mother, a homemaker. Williams made her first ...
From The Fabelmans (2022) to Blue Valentine (2010), here are the best Michelle Williams movies ...
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The enigmatic Cillian Murphy has consistently captivated audiences with his exceptional performances and versatile range of roles, for nearly three decades now. Born on May 25, 1976, into a family of educators, Murphy’s father worked for the Irish Department of Education, and his mum was a French teacher. From a young age, he showed an ...
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From House (1977) to Ghostwatch (1992), these are the best haunted house movies. Creaking floorboards, rattling windows, flickering lights — the haunted house horror is a pivotal sub-genre in cinema. Tales of ghostly apparitions and paranormal thrills are unlikely to go out of style. Unlike creature-features or post-apocalyptic devastation, an isolated haunted house evokes a very ...
From House (1977) to Ghostwatch (1992), these are the best haunted house movies. Creaking floorboards, ...
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From The Atomic Cafe (1982) to The Imitation Game (2014), here are 12 films to watch if you liked Oppenheimer. Whether you’re a casual moviegoer or a cinephile, every new Christopher Nolan film brings great anticipation. In an era where it has become rare for a non-franchised Hollywood movie to become a huge blockbuster, Nolan ...
From The Atomic Cafe (1982) to The Imitation Game (2014), here are 12 films to ...
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From Noroi: The Curse (2005) to Onibaba (1964), we rank the best Japanese horror movies of all time. Supernatural stories have permeated Japanese folklore for centuries. The ghosts – yurei – in Japan are classified by their manner of death or ‘why’ they return to the world of living. Japanese ghost stories – Kaidan – are also ...
From Noroi: The Curse (2005) to Onibaba (1964), we rank the best Japanese horror movies of all ...
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