Here they are, the top ten horror movies of 2013…and a few honorable mentions too. 10. Beneath A good old-fashioned monster movie with a genuine animatronic rubber fish, Beneath is a masterful example of restraint. More than just a horror movie, it’s a fascinating sociological study. It’s surprisingly multi-dimensional, with the real […]
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Five Halloween Movies To Watch That Are Not ‘Halloween’
When it gets to be late October, John Carpenter’s Halloween and its many sequels are the go-to movies for both big parties and late-night loners. And it’s no surprise; as a pioneer of the slasher genre, the film is not only a masterpiece in its own right, but one of the most influential horror movies […]
Touch Of Noir: Turning Noir On Its Head With Clouzot’s ‘Les Diaboliques’
Alfred Hitchcock may be the most recognizable name in suspense, but there is one man who certainly gave Hitchcock a run for his money. Henri-Georges Clouzot was a master of suspense in his own right, and as a contemporary of Hitchcock, became a great rival and influence. His most frequent themes dealt with the moral […]
Touch Of Noir: Poetic Realism Finds Film Noir In ‘La Nuit Du Carrefour’
Jean Renoir is often cited as one of the best filmmakers of all time. His most memorable films provided erudite commentary on modern society and influenced generations of filmmakers. His least well-known sound film is quite possibly La Nuit du carrefour, an adaptation of one of Georges Simenon’s Inspector Maigret novels. Maigret, like Agatha Christie’s […]
Touch Of Noir: Neorealism Meets Noir In ‘The Naked City’
Jules Dassin (Night and the City, Rififi) has the odd distinction of being a director best known for films that were atypical of his particular aesthetic, which tended toward dramatic showmanship rather than gritty realism. While most of his films fall into the noir category, they are all surprisingly different in their approach. The Naked […]
