Category: Movie Talk
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Separating Polly Platt and Peter Bogdanovich
Challenging the narrative: Polly Platt, Peter Bogdanovich, and the truth behind their creative partnership. Examining the revisionist history of 70s cinema.
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Why Did Martin Scorsese’s Early Movies Garner Mixed Receptions?
It’s quite rare for a great director to be wholly appreciated in their time. Think about Stanley Kubrick, who never won an Academy Award. Think about Alfred Hitchcock. Martin Scorsese was much like these directors, generally considered a master of the form but never getting universal critical reception, until recently at least. It wasn’t Raging…
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The Evolution of Cars and Drives in Cinema
Explore the Evolution of Cars in Cinema, from Classic to Modern Car Films. Discover Iconic Car Chases, the Cultural Impact of Automobiles in Movies, and the Road Movies Genre.
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Top 50 B-Movie Directors Ever
Who are the 10 best B-movie directors ever? Roger Corman? Ed Wood? How about the best 50 B filmmakers of all time? Read to learn the geniuses(?) of this medium.
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The Top 15 1970s Disaster Films
What are the best 1970s Disaster Films? Find out what are the top 10 genre’s greatest 70s films. Is Number 1 The Poseidon Adventure or Airport?
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Was See You Tomorrow Directed By Wong Kar Wai?
It’s been a decade since Wong Kar-wai released his last film; since then, he has been busy with other projects, including See You Tomorrow, a Shanghai-Rom-Com, with splashy opulent visuals, which some think Wong Kar-wai ghost directed.
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Filmmakers Who Lost Their Acclaim Over Time
Over time some directors rise in esteem and some fall. We only ever hear about those who rise so lets take a look at some underrated forgotten directors like Cecil B DeMille and John Hughes.
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Underrated Directors Whose Critical Reputation Has Fallen
Here are some great directors who vanished from Hollywood after box office bombs and critical reviews. Discover how these careers went missing in our deep dive.
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Reevaluated and Forgotten Film Directors
From Tim Burton’s unique visual eccentricity to M. Night Smyamalan’s twisty plots, many acclaimed directors face a waning in their notability. This article dives into Hollywood’s underrated talents, underscoring the role of popular opinion in shaping artistic recognition.
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Panic in Year Zero vs No Blade of Grass
Two movies made by two former movies stars – both made about the end of the world – Ray Milland’s Panic in Year Zero vs Cornel Wilde’s No Blade of Grass.
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