Neo-noir is a term used to describe a very specific style of filmmaking, that borrows heavily from film noir motifs, but also updates to present day/time as well. Basically, contemporary noir would be the best way of describing and defining neo-noir as a term. These are some of the most interesting and visually dynamic movies
Movie endings play such a big role in our enjoyment and understanding of a film. What is the best movie ending of all time? This is a subjective question, and it largely depends on what you want to get out of an ending. A great ending can elevate even the most average of flicks to
Okay, we realize we’re treading on dangerous ground here with the mere mention of remakes. You’re probably sick of them these days, right? To be fair, Hollywood has been sorely lacking in originality over the first few years – hence the slew of comic book movies, remakes, and adaptations that have graced the big screen
The Star Trek franchise has brought compelling science fiction content to our TV screens for decades and has many memorable characters that have made their way into pop culture. Star Trek is beloved by many science fiction fans, and everyone has their favorite series and character. The Original Series premiered years ago, in 1966, and
Trilogies are the great treats of the movie sphere – a collection of films where you get to enjoy the same world, and the same characters numerous times over. It gives fans three bites of the cherry, and allows the writers and directors to really flesh out the story wonderfully. As fans, we always look
We all have movies we would class as being our favorites. Some of them are certainly guilty pleasure films, others are movies we have watched since childhood, and they have become ingrained in our psyche. Now, when you are younger, you don’t tend to give much thought to how well a movie performs, or how
The Star Wars franchise is arguably one of the most popular and famous sci-fi franchises of all time. There’s nine main films, three spin-off films, three TV series, over 300 novels and stories, and an untold fortune of merchandise. It’s easy to see why this story of a galaxy far far away has captured the
Remember that time when liking science fiction made you a loser? We’re not sure when it became cool to be a geek, but we’re not complaining about it. Finally, people are understanding that sci-fi films are epic and there’s nothing wrong with declaring your love for time travel and aliens. If you’re still new to
Employees lose their jobs every year. In most occasions, an employer has a pretty good reason to terminate an employee. But in other circumstances, employers simply axe their employees for really ridiculous reasons. Everyone runs the risk of getting fired, including the rich and famous. In this article, we list some celebrities who got the
When you sit down to watch a movie you know from the first ten minutes or so if you’re going to like it or not. With that in mind, it’s essential for filmmakers to make sure they appeal to their audience in the opening sequence to draw them into the story and ensure they stay
David Lynch is one of the great minds of modern cinema, and one of the most unusual and cerebral filmmakers of all time. Renowned as one of the great storytellers of his age, David Lynch has developed a reputation for being one of the most unique directors in the industry. His work has met with
We know that actors and actresses adopt different approaches to the craft. And sometimes they like to immerse themselves completely in roles. This often works well as it adds a layer of authenticity and helps you to engage with the character and the story more. But sometimes this dedication to a role can be a
It’s been a long time coming, but with the resolution of both the Avengers series and Game of Thrones, people have been asking themselves what geek culture even is anymore. These two franchises have changed what it means to be a geek and turned the definition on its head. Avenger’s Endgame smashed box office numbers
Movies have a way of leaving a long-lasting impression on us and there is always a lesson or two we can take away from the plot. Watching a great flick is also beneficial for boosting our confidence overall. And alpha male characters seem to do it in the best way possible. The characters rub off
Hollywood films have not only got bigger, but they’ve also got longer too. Most movies are nowadays a lengthy experience, locking you in the cinema for at least two hours. You only need to look at the recent Oscars Best Picture nominations to see how over the years the best of the best blockbusters have
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