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Best Films of the 1960s

In: Film History

By: Anthony Cogliano

Vietnam, Woodstock, The Summer of Love... the 1960s was a decade of immense change, reflected in - and likewise changing - the films of the decade. more...

The 10 Best Made-in-Detroit Movies – Ever

In: Film School (general)

By: Jimmy McFarlin

Has any city been the target of more ridicule than Detroit? Because of a generous film incentive package, however, movies are fast replacing autos as the city's identity. more...

Best Films of the 1950s

In: Film History

By: Anthony Cogliano

Through a paranoid and uncertain decade, the best films of the 1950s reflected the insecurities of Society. more...

Best Films of the 1940s

In: Film History

By: Anthony Cogliano

The cynicism and hope of this war-torn decade is revealed in the narratives of its finest films. more...

Best Films of the 1930s

In: Film History

By: Anthony Cogliano

Looking for a way out of the realities of their time, movie audiences enjoyed ten years of Cinema that took them to the most fantastic reaches of the soul and the mind. more...

Why Horror Film Director Eli Roth Sucks

In: Film History

By: Mike Lippert

The Most Overrated Films is a collection of short reflections on films throughout history that have received much praise and honour without ever really deserving it. more...

Film School Survival

In: Film School (general)

By: Andy Golub

You've always wanted to make movies, and now you're going to film school...great! Here are 5 notions to be aware of while attending your artistic institution of choice. more...

David Cronenberg's History of Violence

In: Film Directors

By: Martin G. Wood

Delving into the primal nature of violence does not distinguish David Cronenberg as a filmmaker, but, what does distinguish him, is sex: Sex as violence, violence as sex. more...

New Hollywood Vs. Old Hollywood

In: Film History

By: Iulia Filip

Classical Hollywood films, which relied on strong acting and narrative skills, made room for features centered on spectacular visual effects and bold editorial techniques more...

Philosophy of Cartoons, Aristotle and Coyote

In: Film Studies

By: Derek Putz

Saturday morning cartoons may seem like pointless fun. But maybe there is a meaning to the madness? This is the final part in the three part philosophy of cartoons series more...

Philosophy of Cartoons, Plato, Soul, Absurdity

In: Film Studies

By: Derek Putz

Saturday morning cartoons may seem like pointless fun. But maybe there is a meaning to the madness? This is part two of three in the philosophy of cartoons series. more...

Philosophy of Cartoons, Wile E Coyote Roadrunner

In: Film Studies

By: Derek Putz

Saturday morning cartoons may seem like pointless fun. But maybe there is a meaning to the madness? This is part one of three in the philosophy of cartoons series. more...

The Most Overrated Films of All Time

In: Film History

By: Mike Lippert

The Most Overrated Films is a collection of short reflections on films throughout history that have received much praise and honour without ever really deserving it. more...

Quentin Tarantino's Conversation Pieces

In: Film Directors

By: Martin G. Wood

Quentin Tarantino is the modern master of the conversation piece; never failing to provide audiences with something to talk about; through keen and provocative dialogue. more...

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