10 Great 2023 Movie Performances Snubbed By The Oscars
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by Mansur Zeynalov
1w ago
The “snub” might not be the right word here and it’s probably overused these days but it’s the popular term to describe the buzzy performances that don’t get the nomination in the end. Every year is full of great performances but some just come out at the right time and then generate certain buzz, then get awards attention. Sometimes critics push them, sometimes strong campaigns launched by the studios bring them to attention and in the end, some of those get nominated for the biggest award of the season: the Academy Awards. Each year, some films get underseen or some just don’t appeal to AMP ..read more
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All 24 Best Picture Winners of The 21st Century Ranked From Worst To Best
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by Guillermo de Querol
1w ago
Every spring, Hollywood’s cream of the crop gathers together in one long-winded televised pageant of self-congratulation to celebrate the greatest cinematic achievements of the year. The red carpet is rolled out, tear-jerking acceptance speeches are given, and about two handfuls of eight-and-a-half-pound gold trophies are handed out. And though for almost a century now the Oscar for Best Picture has been considered by many to be the most prestigious honor of them all, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences has a rather spotty track record when it comes to recognizing the very best ..read more
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10 Great 1970s Cult Movies You Probably Haven’t Seen
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by John Riley
1w ago
The 1970s were a monumental decade for enthusiasts of cult cinema, marked by a departure from conventional studio norms that opened up avenues for filmmakers to delve into unconventional themes, styles, and narratives. This transformative era was heavily influenced by the countercultural movements of the 1960s, which paved the way for audiences to seek out alternative cinematic voices. In bustling urban theaters in the USA, Blaxploitation and Hong Kong kung fu films filled screens, while those in the suburbs stayed home, tuning in to bland television offerings. The success of The Rocky Horror ..read more
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The 10 Most Underrated Movies of Woody Allen
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by Chris Wade
2w ago
Woody Allen is one of the most acclaimed filmmakers of all time. His body of work has inspired countless writer-directors and many feel he’s made more masterpieces than any other film auteur. He’s won Oscars and critical admiration, is a darling to European cinema goers, and has been so for decades now. Films like Annie Hall and Manhattan were widely regarded as game changers upon their release in the late 70s, while Woody went on to make at least one film a year for the next forty, often taking the lead role in them. Even now, he is as prolific as ever, still working on film and book project ..read more
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All 11 Denis Villeneuve Movies Ranked From Worst To Best
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by Guillermo de Querol
2w ago
Though he’s risen to become one of Hollywood’s premiere filmmakers, Denis Villeneuve’s keen sense of epic scale didn’t come fully formed. Long before he was trusted with astronomical budgets and stacked ensembles, the Quebec-born director learned his trade churning out small indie fare back in his native Canada. It was only after he’d leveraged the rapturous acclaim for his 2010s “Incendies” into a successful career overseas that now includes “Prisoners”, “Arrival” and “Blade Runner 2049”, that Villeneuve began to be talked about within cinephile circles as the next big thing. The three-time ..read more
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10 Great 1980s Cult Movie Classics You Probably Haven’t Seen
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by John Riley
2w ago
The 1980s were an exciting, transformative decade for cult cinema, One of the most significant changes was the advent of home video technology, which allowed audiences to access and enjoy movies in the comfort of their homes. Video rental stores became communcal spaces for fans to enthuse about their favourite films against a backdrop of colourful videotape covers and posters. This new accessibility not only broadened the reach of cult films but also gave unconventional works a chance to find their niche following. Cult classics like The Evil Dead (Sam Raimi, 1981) found their devoted fan bas ..read more
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The 10 Most Visually Stunning Movies of All Time
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by Christina Levshits
3w ago
In the world of cinema, where every frame, every camera movement, every shade of light and shadow can express an emotion, there are films that astonish the viewer with their visual penetration and artistic splendor, slightly more than the others. This list is dedicated to ten such films, each of which is unique in its content and style, and its ability to stun the viewer with visual charm. Graceful compositions, bright color harmonies, breathtaking visual effects, and impeccable camera work – all these elements recreate stories in the frames that remain forever in the memory of the viewers. E ..read more
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10 Great 1960s Movie Classics You Probably Haven’t Seen
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by Jason Levy
3w ago
The 1960s was the decade when the Golden Age of Hollywood came to an end. Some veteran directors had their best work behind them like the great Billy Wilder. Newer directors were just getting started like the multi-faceted Peter Bogdanovich. Even though black and white films were still going strong, color was rapidly taking over the cinemas. All in all, there were some great standout films with unique talents at the helm. And just because these movies are over 50 years old doesn’t make them inferior to the films of today.   1. Days Of Wine And Roses (1962) Director Blake Edwards is know ..read more
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10 Great Thriller Movies Favored By Yorgos Lanthimos
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by Guillermo de Querol
1M ago
There are only a small handful of contemporary filmmakers whose work can rival the buzz and anticipation that a new Yorgos Lanthimos movie generates around the globe. After bursting onto the scene with “Dogtooth” 15 years ago, the Greek filmmaker has established himself as a singular presence in world cinema and one in a select line of auteurs working within Hollywood’s studio system who enjoy hefty budgets and complete creative freedom. Last fall, Lanthimos reunited with frequent on-screen muse Emma Stone in “Poor Things”, an adaptation of Alasdair Gray’s novel of the same name about a young ..read more
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The 10 Most Underrated Movies of 2023
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by Guillermo de Querol
1M ago
2023 was the year of “Barbenheimer”, an unlikely double-feature showdown that caught on as a social media craze and dominated multiplexes last summer to become the biggest theater-going experience in recent memory. Last year also saw the return of veteran household names in Martin Scorsese, Ridley Scott, David Fincher, Todd Haynes, and Hayao Miyazaki. And while high-profile studio tentpoles like “Spider-Verse”, “John Wick” and “Super Mario” all earned impressive box office receipts, plenty of lower-budget indies and arthouse sensations like “Past Lives”, “The Holdovers”, and “Anatomy of a Fal ..read more
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