15 Masterpieces of Alfred Hitchcock Every Film Fan Should See During his lifetime, Alfred Hitchcock was thought of as a master showman who kept his audiences entertained with suspenseful movies and quirky TV shows. Since his death in 1980, Hitchcock’s legacy has been reappraised by both scholars and the general public, and he is now thought of as one of the most significant – if not THE most significant – filmmaker of the 20th century. Blending humor, suspense and drama with a genuine understanding of the foibles of the human condition, Hitchcock’s films have continued to rank higher and higher on the list of most critics and filmmakers, culminating with Vertigo’s selection in 2012 as the #1 film of all time in the Sight and Sound Critic’s Poll. These then are the 15 essential films that anyone must see in order to begin to understand Hitchcock’s work and complex filmmaking technique. His career was divided into two distinct periods, the British (pre 1940) and American films, and this list is made up primarily of the American films. 15. 14. 13. 12.
25 Of The Best Short Films You Can Watch Online « Taste Of Cinema – Movie Reviews and Classic Movie Lists Short filmmaking has always been an understated component of cinema. It contains all of the magic, escapism, and even technicality that goes into making full length feature productions. In fact some may argue that it is even more difficult to master given the short amount of time that one has to work with to get all of the aspects of filmmaking into the right gear. This list serves not only as a compiled source of recommendations that we hope helps to gain more attention and recognition to this compact pieces of brilliance but to also highlight some of the best short films ever created. Reasons being vary, from inspirational causes, new age inventiveness, boundary pushing material, or overall well rounded superb examples of filmmaking. 25. A tale like no other and a film like no other. The Cameraman’s Revenge should be viewed on that inventiveness and originality alone and the fact that this was made way back in 1912. 24. 23. 22. 21. 20. 19. 18. 17. Pages: 1 2 3
The 20 Best Neo-Noir Films Of The 1970s Film critics, film writers and ardent fans are bound to disagree as to what films should be classified as being part of a particular genre. Arguments over what films should be called horror films or suspense thrillers are commonplace as are disputes over what films should fall into the category of film noir. Naturally these disputes extend to films in the modern film noir or neo-noir classification. In selecting the best neo-noir films from the very fertile and revered years of the 1970s, We picked the finest crime films that share the same grim preoccupations and the same dark heart found in classic film noir pictures of the 1940s and 1950s such as Jacques Tourneur’s Out of the Past, John Huston’s The Asphalt Jungle and Robert Aldrich’s Kiss Me Deadly to name just a few. As is the nature of genre labeling, it should be noted that a number of films mentioned in this article could also be classified in other genres such as heist film or suspense thriller of moral confrontation. 1. 2. 3.
The 15 Greatest Long Takes In Cinema History « Taste Of Cinema – Movie Reviews and Classic Movie Lists Long take. One-shot. Oner. Continuous take. The longer the shot goes for, the more difficult this becomes to achieve of course. The long take is an art form and understandably a bit of a passion or even a calling card for some directors. 15. This might be the shortest shot on this list and take place in only one location but what it lacks in complexity, it makes up for in visceral impact. The scene sees our main character fight his way through a plethora of goons in a corridor armed only with a hammer whilst the camera pans along with his progress. 14. In stark contrast to Oldboy, this scene is all about the grand scale of what is on display, which adds to the already in itself impressive five minute plus steadicam shot. This one shot conveys the chaos, tragedy and absurdity of war brilliantly and might be the second most impressive shot on this list as far as sheer scale and complexity are concerned whilst the number one in that category actually tops this list. 13. 12. 11. 10. 9.
15 Great Films With Distinctive Visual Style Style in cinema can be the ultimate creative expression. Every great film has a distinct style, and many times the most memorable movies are those that give the viewer an experience that let them see and feel things they couldn’t normally do. Whether it be an action scene that simultaneously breaks the laws of physics and inspires a true “wow” out of the audience, or a love story with a real sense for expressive visuals – stylistic touches in film can elevate material and garner attention towards unique filmmakers. Every auteur to step behind the camera has looked at their story in a different and unique perspective, and the ones that translate that perspective to their storytelling and visual methods are the ones that leave a true mark. Sometimes, style can overwhelms substance, and the film becomes emotionally vapid, but when balanced right, the two can create a sensational, wonderful and unstoppable force. 15. 14. Tim Burton’s 1989 Batman is all about style. 13. 12. 11. 10. 9.
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10 Great 2015 Movies That Won’t Get Nominated For The Academy Awards Every year, a bunch of truly great films fly way under the Academy’s radar, so it’s about time we start making our own lists of movies that were worth our time in 2015. This year was especially good for independent and genre pieces, so the number of possible (and certain) snubs in the Oscar ballot is even higher. These are all unique films, driven by their authors’ quirky vision of a theme, a trope or a genre – and watching them is an experience no one should miss, especially not because the smug voters of the Academy can’t recognize them. 10. Slow West (John Maclean, 2015) John Maclean’s very peculiar western made waves in the indie festival circuit on the beginning of last year, and for good reason. The story follows Jay Cavendish (Kodi Smit-McPhee, the absolute stand-out in a cast stacked with great actors), a British boy looking for his beloved in the vast deserts of the American West. 9. 8. 7. 6. Pages: 1 2
10 Masterpieces of World Cinema Every Movie Fan Should See « Taste Of Cinema – Movie Reviews and Classic Movie Lists If you are serious about your love for cinema, you have got to know your essentials so it would be nice to compile a list of ten undisputed masterpieces from ten different nations. If you are a real cinema aficionado, you might have already seen all of these but maybe there are few that are still on your list of shame (i.e. classics you have missed). If you are a new lover of the art of film and haven’t seen all that much yet, these ten films are a great starting point. It is of course impossible to be even remotely comprehensive when compiling such a list as many of these nations have produced a plethora of classic films and there are nations, which haven’t even been mentioned because we chose to stick to only ten. 1. Fritz Lang’s first feature with sound, which he wrote with his wife Thea von Harbou, is an early example of a technically accomplished sound film and became a worldwide hit. 2. 3. 4. 5. Pages: 1 2
The 10 Best Viggo Mortensen Movie Performances Born in the 1950s to an American mother and Danish father, Viggo Peter Mortensen, Jr. has since become one of the most prolific, diverse, and understated actors of recent times. He is not only an accomplished actor, but a successful musician, poet, businessman, photographer, horse rider, and painter, as well as a fluent speaker of English, Danish, French, and Spanish, whilst also being conversational in many others languages. Behind the cameras, Mortensen has also proven useful: he has composed musical scores, painted on film sets, and helped out production companies with marketing and translating. Viggo Mortensen has undoubtedly been a captivating actor throughout his entire career, working on internationally successful blockbusters, as well as small art house pieces, understated passion projects, and independent cinema from around the globe, often in languages other than his native tongue. 10. 9. “The Indian Runner” was the first film written and directed by veteran actor Sean Penn.
Cinépata.com | EDITORIAL MAYO | Cine Latinoamericano Online Artículo parte de las sección: Artículos Escrito por Cinépata Solos Durante 2013 fueron estrenadas 36 películas chilenas y en ese mismo año 33 cintas recibieron 73 premios en festivales nacionales e internacionales (cifras de cinemachile.cl). Se podría pensar que el panorama es auspicioso, y de hecho lo es. Si a eso sumamos la llegada de No a la lista corta del Oscar, el exitoso periplo de Gloria por diversos festivales internacionales –partiendo por Venecia– y los triunfos de El futuro y La nana en Sundance, tenemos un boom o tal vez algo parecido. La conjunción de reconocimientos a nuestras películas, cineastas y actores en los circuitos extranjeros han puesto a nuestro país en el mapa, y es esperable que desde ahora lo que se haga en este lugar de América sea visto con mayor atención. ¿Y qué pasa con el otro extremo? Optamos por la b. ¿Será que las películas independientes chilenas no generan confianza en un espectador escaso de tiempo y dinero que prefiere ir a la segura?