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The Matrix: Surpassing Dune, Still Reigns as the Ultimate Sci-Fi Masterpiece

As superhero movies are often considered as science fiction, The Matrix by the Wachowski siblings presents a narrative challenge with its gritty, unyielding depth and is a tough nut to crack. However, its greatness transcends the need for facile comparisons. In the absence of The Matrix, the box office standout of 1999 would still be Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace. But this wild horse galloped onto the scene, making audiences feel like Lucas' space opera had already drifted away from

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The Matrix: Surpassing Dune, Still Reigns as the Ultimate Sci-Fi Masterpiece

King Kong as Modern Ruin: Blackness, Romance and Post-9/11

After being doubted and dismissed by Universal despite months of leading the King Kong project, Peter Jackson, renowned for his legendary Lord of the Rings trilogy (2001-3), returned to King Kong with advanced expertise in special effects and digital technologies. While Jackson’s version featured great developments in visual style and thematic depth, the storyline, settings, and characters of the original 1933 film have remained. The story is very much like that of any typical adventure yarn: an

Gonzalez Ferrei: It definitely captured the soul of the film.

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King Kong as Modern Ruin: Blackness, Romance and Post-9/11

Ridley Scott Could Turn One Hundred Years of Solitude into a Sci-Fi Movie

Márquez's masterpiece One Hundred Years of Solitude is a great sci-fi fable in my opinion. There are many stunning scene descriptions in the book that, if adapted to the big screen using IMAX imaging technology, will definitely become an awe-inspiring visual spectacle praised by global audiences. It could even surpass the just-released Dune: Part Two. At the end of the book, an unprecedented windstorm swept through the small town of Macondo, and the entire town and its residents were swept away

D Cacheiro: Great article!!

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Ridley Scott Could Turn One Hundred Years of Solitude into a Sci-Fi Movie

What is the difference between Blade Runner and Blade Runner 2049?

Blade Runner and its sequel Blade Runner 2049 are important works in the history of sci-fi films. Comparing them side-by-side is a natural and equally exciting thing, for they allow us to see how different creators can depict the same subject differently, and how these differences, whether big or small, are influenced by the core values and goals of the creator. Blade Runner is classic in essence. It is a story about the underdogs revolting against authority. As with many of Ridley Scott's movie

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What is the difference between Blade Runner and Blade Runner 2049?

The Prince Finally Reveals His True Colors - the Evolution of Feminism in Disney Princess Films

Movies, as a cultural and fashion barometer, inevitably bear the imprint of their time. From the first princess movie in 1937, 'Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs,' to the 2013 blockbuster 'Frozen,' spanning nearly eight decades, these twelve princess films, while lacking narrative continuity, still exhibit a vivid and unmistakable thread: the evolution of feminism and the advancement of women's status. 1. Unaware Princesses of the Early Era: Snow White, Cinderella, and Sleeping Beauty In 1937, 'Sn

A. Luzado: nostalgic

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The Prince Finally Reveals His True Colors - the Evolution of Feminism in Disney Princess Films

Spellbound: Psychoanalysis as a Magic Trick

While Spellbound (1945) is one of Alfred Hitchcock's most famous films, it is also arguably one of his most disappointing. Given Hitchcock's reputation for incorporating psychoanalytic themes and elements into his work, the film fails to deliver on its promise to depict the process of psychoanalysis accurately and instead presents a thorough misunderstanding of it. In Spellbound, the amnesiac hero has this bizarre dream that the heroine, a psychoanalyst, tries to analyze for clues about the murd

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Special Review | The Other Side of Chandler in "Friends"

After the end of "Friends ", any small changes or events would cause a great deal of attention, including the physical condition of Matthew Perry. Recently, Matthew has finally created his memoir "Friends, Lovers, and That Terrible Incident" for "Friends" fans. If you look closely, you will notice that Chandler's weight fluctuated throughout the ten-year airing of "Friends". In particular, in the final episode of the third season, Chandler wore a white shirt, with a matchstick-like figure wrappe

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Special Review | The Other Side of Chandler in "Friends"

The Bourne Supremacy: The Most Prominent Action Film of the 21st Century

For actions films, the most difficult part is balancing action with plot. The genre naturally tends to downplay the storyline, for the impact of physical skills and spectacular scenes is powerful enough on its own. So, for actions stars, whether it's Hollywood stars like Schwarzenegger, Van Damme, or Lundgren, or Hong Kong action heroes like Jackie Chan and Jet Li, our expectations of them are often more focused on whether they can deliver jaw-dropping action scenes. An action film often implies

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The Bourne Supremacy: The Most Prominent Action Film of the 21st Century

'You must remember this': Casablanca is 80 - still a WWII propaganda classic

“Casablanca”, which combined the stars of Humphrey Bogart and Ingrid Bergman, is to this day one of the most beloved films ever produced in Hollywood. But the film, which hit the screens on November 26, 1942, is more than a love story set in Morocco. Released shortly after the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor - which prompted a hesitant United States to enter World War II - the film was actually a classic propaganda piece disguised as popular entertainment. When war broke out in Europe in Septemb

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'You must remember this': Casablanca is 80 - still a WWII propaganda classic

"The Green Ray": Continuously Seeking and Believing in Miracles

Perhaps it's difficult to succinctly explain why we love Eric Rohmer's films and why certain scenes from his films linger in our minds: the convergence of gazes in black and white frames, a hand brushing against a knee, a girl's slipping shoulder strap, matching blue and green couple shirts, museum paintings, resurrected statues, a necklace lost and found, a short-haired girl by the seaside, or the green light after sunset. Beyond creating a certain "French aesthetic" in these images, what impre

Cavalcante_cine: Great analysis!

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"The Green Ray": Continuously Seeking and Believing in Miracles

Rating A+ |The Remains of the Day: It Didn't Fail Even losing Oscar

1. Why didn’t such a good movie win oscar When the film ended, I felt like I was glued to the sofa and couldn't move for a long time. Fantastic, this is an Oscar-worthy film! On peliplat's website page, I found that it has been nominated for 8 Oscars including Best Film, Best Director, Best Actor, and Best Actress. 8 nominations, but gain nothing in the end. Such a result is undoubtedly bad. Why didn't it receive the award in the end? After looking through the Oscar list for that year, I figured

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Rating A+ |The Remains of the Day: It Didn't Fail Even losing Oscar

Remaining Major Actors of 'Chinatown': Alive and Remembered

As "Chinatown" gears up to celebrate its 50th anniversary in 2024, not every actor who delivered remarkable performances in the 1974 film will be there to witness it. Let's reflect on the enduring impact of the actors who are still with us, considering how their roles in "Chinatown" shaped their careers thereafter. "Chinatown" stands tall as an iconic American cinema masterpiece, evoking nostalgia for a bygone era while subtly critiquing the pursuit of such nostalgia. Alongside other notable neo

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Remaining Major Actors of 'Chinatown': Alive and Remembered

How Can You Not Watch a Vampire Movie on Halloween?

This year, three vampire-themed films were featured at the 80th Venice Film Festival: El Conde, Le Vourdalak and Humanist Vampire Seeking Consenting Suicidal Person. Fans of this genre are in luck! But why are so many vampire-themed films coincidentally being released this year? I remember reading about an interesting phenomenon in an article quite a long time ago that uses zombies and vampires to explain American politics: In general, when Republicans are in power, everything is about zombies,

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How Can You Not Watch a Vampire Movie on Halloween?

We Need To Talk About Nicolas Cage

In the history of Hollywood, has there ever been a more dedicated over-actor? Whether ripping his shirt off on “Wogan” or eating a live cockroach on command, Cage comes across like the id unleashed, keeping his fans on their toes while remaining true to his craft. Unlike Marlon Brando, a fellow ex-Method actor who started phoning in his performances after a certain point, Cage has never let his commitment flag. Nicolas Cage is a guy who's become a legend in Hollywood. Known for his acting chops

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Patricia Highsmith | Highlights Besides Ripley

When it comes to Patricia Highsmith, her renowned Ripley series immediately springs to mind, with its unforgettable depiction of criminal tactics and Ripley's twisted psyche. However, there are numerous works worth exploring beyond her quintessential Ripley quintet. In addition to crime stories, Highsmith delves deep into romance, offering profound insights into human relationships. This article focuses on three outstanding film adaptations of Patricia Highsmith's works other than the Ripley ser

Leandra Nastegalo: Very good.

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Patricia Highsmith | Highlights Besides Ripley

How The Godfather’s opening scene lays the groundwork for this epic movie?[2/2]

How The Godfather’s opening scene lays the groundwork for this epic movie?[1/2] To deal with such an unresponsive person, the Godfather gave up on trying to communicate and took charge of the situation. He stopped beating around the bush and said： We've known each other many years, but this is the first time... you ever came to me for counsel or for help. I can't remember the last time that you invited me... to your house for a cup of coffee... even though my wife is godmother to your only child

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How The Godfather’s opening scene lays the groundwork for this epic movie?[2/2]

The Cult Wave Catalyzed by a Crisis of Faith: Fanaticism or Redemption?

The film "Rosemary's Baby" creates its conflict not only through its superb suspenseful buildup and meticulous handling of details but also benefits from the revelation of devil worship at the end. Director Roman Polanski intends to immerse the audience in paranoia and extreme fear. By studying the characters in the film in great detail, from their behavior to quirks, Polanski infuses each non-material element with life, constructing a genuine and highly immersive sense of horror. However, this

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The Cult Wave Catalyzed by a Crisis of Faith: Fanaticism or Redemption?

Buenos Aires has a group of cinephiles (Part 1)

1. At 6:30 p.m. on Friday, I rushed straight to a café on the southwest side of Barrancas de Belgrano immediately after getting off work. When I arrived there, I found that my friend Fredy Friedlander and his two companions had already been waiting there for a while. Neatly arranged on the table were about 10 original Blu-ray discs of movies, including "Because of You" (1952), "The Accused" (1949), "Love Letters" (1945), "The Last Train from Madrid" (1937), "Lights of Old Broadway" (1925). These

Hot comment: Great, magnificent article.

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