The onset of the Great Depression-era in the late 1920s America somewhere spawned the gangster movies sub-genre. Although D.W. Griffith and Raoul Walsh dealt with mobster characters in the silent era, the sub-genre gained prominence with the talkies. The gunfires, police sirens, squealing tires, quick-witted dialogues brought a fullness to the gangster cinema. The megalomaniacal ...
The onset of the Great Depression-era in the late 1920s America somewhere spawned the gangster ...
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From DDLJ (1995) to Swades (2004), here are the most iconic Shah Rukh Khan movies/performances. A recent viral tweet from a fan read, “Bollywood didn’t make him famous. He made Bollywood famous.” That pretty much sums up the influence India’s biggest star wields both on his homeground and overseas. In 2004, he was the third Indian ...
From DDLJ (1995) to Swades (2004), here are the most iconic Shah Rukh Khan movies/performances. A ...
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Darren Aronofsky is a distinct 21st century American filmmaker, whose intensely expressive audiovisual style relentlessly observes the human condition. Almost all his films have evoked polarizing reviews from audiences. At the same time, he is one of the few contemporary masters at visualizing psychological realism. Born February 12, 1969 in Brooklyn, New York, Aronofksy was ...
Darren Aronofsky is a distinct 21st century American filmmaker, whose intensely expressive audiovisual style relentlessly ...
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From Batman (1989) to The Shining (1980), here are the 15 best Jack Nicholson movies, ranked. One of the most prolific actors of our time, Jack Nicholson has starred in some of the greatest films ever made. In a career spanning five decades, he’s inspired and influenced generations of actors. He exudes charm and personifies cool ...
From Batman (1989) to The Shining (1980), here are the 15 best Jack Nicholson movies, ranked. ...
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From Knight of Cups (2015) to The Tree of Life (2011), here’s ranking the best Terrence Malick movies. A luminary visual poet, Terrence Malick is an auteur in the truest sense of the word. Some call him the spiritual heir to the legendary Russian filmmaker Andrei Tarkovsky, largely for his evocative visuals and deeply philosophical outlook on ...
From Knight of Cups (2015) to The Tree of Life (2011), here’s ranking the best Terrence Malick ...
KEEP READINGBollywood offers a handful of choices when it comes to a well-written, laugh-out-loud comedy. Fewer still are films available for streaming on digital platforms. Here are, what we think, the best Bollywood comedy movies on Netflix streaming right now. These films were playing as of July 29, 2021. Bookmark this page to stay updated with ...
Bollywood offers a handful of choices when it comes to a well-written, laugh-out-loud comedy. Fewer ...
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Manoj Bajpayee is one of the finest actors the industry has produced. He is often regarded as a method actor as well as a director’s actor. The man has an uncanny ability to portray a lot by doing very little. His acting prowess has truly opened the doors for many others who would never have ...
Manoj Bajpayee is one of the finest actors the industry has produced. He is often ...
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Indian cinema doesn’t have too many good films in the horror genre to boast of. There are only a handful of quality horror films. Here are, what I think, some of the best Indian horror movies ever made: 1. Lapachhapi (2017) (Marathi) Horror is an unapologetically ridiculed genre in Hindi cinema. Marathi horror-thriller Lapachhapi is among ...
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The purest and most profound state of human existence has many names. Some call it salvation, some refer to it as moksha and others term it Nirvana. In this transcendental state, the mind is free of all earthly boundations. It reaches the zenith of compassion. And in its great wisdom, it can even forgive itself ...
The purest and most profound state of human existence has many names. Some call it ...
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What purpose drives one when one’s first creation is hailed among the greatest? Perhaps this was the thought that crossed the mind of Orson Welles after he brought Citizen Kane into existence. His utter brilliance in the fields of acting, directing and writing movies has cemented his place in the top most ranks of Hollywood. ...
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(Updated: July 14, 2020) Bengal has often been associated with fine arts in the colonial and post-colonial periods. The region possesses a certain affinity towards creative processes and art forms. So, it’s no surprise that many motion pictures that have been made in Bengal have also garnered international recognition and appreciation. Let us take a ...
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Gothic as a genre is generally associated with horror. But artistically speaking, they are both quite different from, yet paradoxically, quite alike. And yet their coming together was an affair of times, not so long ago. It was as if these two genres were made for each other. Gothic is one of the most mysterious, ...
Gothic as a genre is generally associated with horror. But artistically speaking, they are both ...
KEEP READINGIn trying times, films can provide us the perfect escape. Here are some feel good movies to lift your spirits and help you look away, if only for a few hours. These Bollywood movies will leave you with a smile while endear you to their heartwarming characters and stories. 1. Dum Laga Ke Haisha ...
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From Stroszek (1977) to Aguirre, the Wrath of God (1972), here are the finest Werner Herzog movies. Our ambitions are the seeds of new possibilities and our dreams are the tools that keep us awake and going. Without these two indispensable elements, humanity would not have been able to surpass its limits. All curiosity would have been for ...
From Stroszek (1977) to Aguirre, the Wrath of God (1972), here are the finest Werner Herzog movies. Our ...
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In recent years, the Korean film industry has produced some of the best works of cinema. The movies that the country produces have often been accorded global recognition. The Korean drama format has seeped into the watchlists of viewers world over. So, here are the best Korean movies on Amazon Prime: 1. Oldboy (2003) ...
In recent years, the Korean film industry has produced some of the best works of ...
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