When the second World War is discussed the conversation usually turns to Germany and Adolf Hitler. The same can be said for movies about WWII; more often than not, and particularly in recent film history, it is the story of the Nazi’s rise to power and the holocaust that feeds screenwriter’s imaginations and research. But […]
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Touch Of Noir: Five Must-See Film Noir Movies
When it comes to film noir and understanding the genre, these 5 films are the best examples of what it stands for (and you’ll love each one).
In A Perfect World…The Academy Award Winners, 2013
In a perfect world, where politics and a heavy amount of bullshit do not decide who wins the Academy Award each year in the biggest categories, like Best Picture, Best Actress, Best Director, and so on, the following films, actors, and moviemaking professionals would be the Academy Award Winners, 2013. This is of course my […]
Chan-Wook Park’s ‘Stoker’ Is A Hollywood Anomaly
Not only is Stoker a solid first screenwriting effort for Wentworth Miller, but it also takes a step forward for Chan-wook Park while still nodding back to his past.
‘Sound City’ Tells The Stories Behind The Songs
What does Fleetwood Mac’s Rumors have in common with Nirvana’s Nevermind? They were both recorded at Sound City Studios in Van Nuys, California. Since its opening in 1969, Sound City has recorded an extremely diverse range of artists, everyone from Barry Manilow to Rage Against the Machine. It would have been difficult for anyone who […]