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How to Appreciate the Films of Olivier Assayas

Olivier Assayas is a distinguished French filmmaker known for his delicate handling of emotional nuances and meticulous visual composition. As a director, he’s equally at ease crafting intimate character dramas as he is helming extensive period pieces or international thrillers. Assayas is renowned for his versatility, seamlessly switching between different genres and formats while maintaining…
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The A – Z Guide To Directors: Part Three – Al (I)

Luis Alcoriza (1918 – 1992) | Canon place: 5/10 | 🇲🇽 Try Alcoriza | if you like the socially conscious and satirical films of Luis Buñuel, Arturo Ripstein, and Alfonso Arau. Career Overview and Notable Films Born in Spain, Luis Alcoriza was a prolific Mexican scriptwriter, director, and actor whose career spanned over five decades.…
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A Guide To Steven Soderbergh’s Post-Retirement Films

Steven Soderbergh, a filmmaker known for his genre-spanning filmography and innovative filmmaking techniques, announced his retirement from feature films in 2013 after the release of Behind the Candelabra. His reasons ranged from dissatisfaction with the film industry’s bureaucracy to wanting to explore different creative outlets. However, Soderbergh’s retirement didn’t include sipping mojitos in Flordia and…
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CinemaCues – James Cameron’s New Terminator, Cannes Winners, Tarantino’s The Critic, Safdie Split, Jane Fonda Dishes, John Wick And More!

As per usual, it’s been a busy week in the world of showbiz. From James Cameron’s return to the Terminator franchise to Quentin Tarantino’s intriguing revelations about his upcoming film, there’s plenty of movie news to talk about. We’ve also got news on the Safdie Brothers’ split, developments on “John Wick 5,” and David O.…
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CinemaCues- Ferrari, Martin Scorsese, Joaquin Phoenix, Priscilla Rumours, New Cronenberg And More!

It’s been a busy week in the world of cinema. Cannes inevitably takes all the spotlight. Every time the stars descend on the Croisette, we find ourselves buried in controversy and scandal and occasionally discover a great movie. However, the world of movies doesn’t grind to a halt just because of the festival. Here is…
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Cannes 2023 Palme d’Or Awards Predictions: Ranking the 9 Films Most Likely To Win The Award

As the sun sets on the French Riviera, the world of cinema turns its eyes to the prestigious Cannes Film Festival. Tonight, the coveted Palme d’Or, the highest prize awarded at the festival, will be announced. All the Palme d’Or nominees in 2023 have already accomplished something great by appearing in competition, but there can…
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Howard Hawks’ Rio Lobo: Swan Song or Farewell Misstep?

I think everyone whose ever watched a movie in the last 30 years has come to appreciate Quentin Tarantino. Yes, his films can be a bit excessive, but there’s something so great about his movies, whether its the non-linear structure of Pulp Fiction, where Tarantino weaves together stories like an artisan or the witty, gripping…
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The A – Z Guide To Directors: Part Two – Ad – Ak

Masao Adachi Try Adachi | if you like the radical and experimental films of Nagisa Oshima, Kōji Wakamatsu, and Shūji Terayama. 1939 – – | Canon place: 4/10 | 🇯🇵 Career Overview and Notable Films Masao Adachi is a Japanese film director and screenwriter known for his contributions to the Japanese New Wave and his…
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4 Great Carlos Saura Films

Carlos Saura, a titan of Spanish cinema, passed away in February this year, leaving behind a rich legacy of films that have shaped and defined Spanish cinema. This week, the Cannes Film Festival pays tribute to Saura by showcasing his acclaimed film Carmen. As we remember Saura, it is not with mourning but with a…
