Culture has been obsessing over the best movie quotes of all time for a long time. The best ones make it out of the screen and into conversation, onto bumper stickers, and show up as GIFs in group chats.This is our definitive ranked list of over 101 iconic lines from nearly a century of cinema. Whether you're looking for some classics or just want to go down the rabbit hole, welcome.Continue reading 101+ Best Movie Quotes of All Time | Iconic Film Lines
There’s no better escape from the daily grind of reality than the movies. Fantasy films deliver on a double-dose of escapism, not only transporting us from our daily lives, but immersing us in wondrous places or introducing an outlandish, fantastic character in a world that looks a lot like ours, or some mixture or both. But what makes a fantasy movie really special isn’t just its spectacular effects, settings, and characters, it’s how these stories allow us to find a piece of ourselves within the most extraordinary circumstances. It’s a hard feat to achieve, which is why we’ve rounded up…
Walt Disney Studios is a singular presence in the entertainment industry. No studio quite brings magic to life like the House of Mouse, and choosing the best of the best from their illustrious, century-old filmography is a near-impossible feat. The Disney brand has expanded to include bigger franchises like Marvel and Star Wars. But for the purposes of this post, we’ll be focusing on films from the in-house Walt Disney Studios banner. Though the Disney canon is full of beloved movies, we’ve narrowed down the top twenty across their live-action and animated catalogue. We also broke down what makes them the best…
Crafting a good, let alone, enduring family movie is harder than it may seem. Seeing that this type of movie inherently has to appeal to audiences of all ages, a filmmaker is often walking a tightrope between simplicity and sophistication when bringing a family film to life. However, when they’re done right, family films can shape us the most as film consumers and creators. So we’ve not only compiled a list of the best family movies of all time, but we’re also diving into what makes them moving, heart-warming and spectacular films. Continue reading 35 Best Family Movies of All Time
Often regarded as one of the worlds greatest actors, Robert De Niro is also one of the most prolific. According to IMDB, De Niro has acting credits in 120 different productions! Within those 120 performances are some of cinema’s finest. In this list, we’re going to rank the top Robert De Niro movies, and the impact they’ve had on film. Continue reading The Tough Guy — 20 Best Robert De Niro Movies
They say comedy is subjective, but that never stopped anyone from categorizing it. In the history of comedy, all sorts of styles have developed, which has resulted in a number of different subgenres that have been seen all over film and television. While it can sometimes be confusing, comedy does seem capable of being narrowed down to a select set of types, which themselves can contain different styles within them. So join us on a trip, where we fill you in on the most common types of comedy that exist in art, media, and entertainment.Continue reading Types of Comedy —…
Orson Welles used to say “they’ll love me when I’m dead” — well at least that’s what his protege Peter Bogdanovich said. I suppose in some sense that perspective was well-warranted. Although Welles received a lot of acclaim during his life, particularly for writing, directing, and starring in Citizen Kane, he never got the respect many contemporary critics suppose he deserved. Welles’ career was plagued by studio censorship, personal vendettas, and a desire for perfectionism. But still, Welles endured making more than a dozen movies, as well as more than a dozen unfinished movies. We’re going to rank the Best…
Comedy is one of the best vehicles to comment on culture and society creatively. Within the genre of comedy, spoofs hold a unique place. They hone in on a specific cultural or societal aspect and exaggerate it to the point of absurdity. When done well, the result is entertaining, thought-provoking, and hilarious.Continue reading What is a Spoof — A Hilarious Comedy Subgenre Explained
Irony is everywhere, both in art and in real life. Ironically, this can make it all the harder to spot. As one of the most misunderstood rhetorical devices, irony can remain elusive for even the most skilled artists and hawk-eyed audience members. In this article, we’ll lay out some of the best irony examples and explain what makes them work, and what makes them ironic.Continue reading Irony Examples — 3 Forms of Irony in Literature and Film
What is blaxploitation? Blaxploitation refers to a genre, a film movement, and an important period of cinema history. In this post, we’ll define Blaxploitation, explain the historical context, look at the most important films of the movement, and even take a look at the status of this genre and style in our modern film industry.Continue reading What is Blaxploitation — An American Film Movement Explained
