Christmas is a time of year associated with presents, good cheer, and depending on who you ask, a great deal of gore and monsters. There’s just something about the jolly holiday season that makes for excellent juxtaposition with the horror genre. There have been plenty of mash-ups and slasher flicks that take place around Christmas, and while most have schlocky, B-movie qualities, there are some diamonds in the rough. Here’s StudioBinder’s rankings of the best Christmas horror movies of all time!Continue reading 20 Best Christmas Horror Movies of All Time, Ranked
Best Marvel MoviesMCU in Release OrderMCU in Story OrderThe Pegasus OrderUpcoming The film Avengers: Endgame marked the beginning of a brand new generation of Marvel films trickling out over the next several years. We’ve got a list of all upcoming Marvel movies in order of release with all the info we know so far about the MCU phase 4 and beyond. From Black Widow to Blade, each entry promises to expand the franchise in bold new directions. As the studio takes a half-year hiatus to build hype, start marking your schedule. What's the next Marvel movie? Look no further, here's…
Best Marvel MoviesMCU in Release OrderMCU in Story OrderThe Pegasus OrderUpcoming Recounting the MCU in order tells the full story of its success⏤both at the box office and in the eyes of its fans. But after 11 years and 23 installments, it can be hard to keep track of how it all went down. For all that information and more, we’ve 'assembled' a list of all of the Marvel movies in order of release. So, let's journey through the Quantum Realm back to the beginning to see how characters, sequels and franchises are made.Continue reading All Marvel Movies in Order…
The first films ever made were documentaries.Originally demonstrations of the magic of filmmaking technology, these short, seemingly insignificant projects have since served as historical records of everyday life at the turn of the 19th century. 125 years later, documentary filmmaking is still one of the most powerful ways of educating and influencing audiences, for better or worse.“Documentary” in and of itself is a storytelling medium, not a film genre. But in our list of film history’s essential doc titles, our picks span a wide range of subjects and styles, offering three standout selections for each noteworthy category.Read on for our…
If you’re a fan of modern Indian cinema, you’ve heard of S. S. Rajamouli. The Telugu director is arguably the most famous filmmaker in India, with three of his films being in the top five highest grossing films in the country. He is a master of spectacle, delivering massive epics packed with action, romance, comedy, and musical numbers. S. S. Rajamouli movies have become so undeniable that they have transcended cultural and linguistic barriers — the director is a leading figure in the pan-Indian cinema movement, creating films for the entire subcontinent. All this makes ranking S. S. Rajamouli movies…
Who is the best movie villain of all time? There are a number of lists that include The Joker, Darth Vader, Freddy Krueger, and Nurse Ratched, but we wanted to make a list that wasn’t so… disparate.In this list, we’re going to give you a list of the best realistic movie villains. These are the people that make your skin crawl because they might be sitting next to you on the subway or behind you in the grocery line, especially if you notice them buying fava beans in bulk.Continue reading 15 Best Realistic Movie Villains, Ranked
Sound editing is a fundamental building block that adds another layer of intrigue and awe in any film especially your favorite ones. From foley artists recording in a studio, to gathering sounds in the woods (more on this soon), sound editing requires a level of exactness and imagination unrivaled by most artists. Sound is just as much of a world builder as anything else, and luckily, these creative craftsmen (and women) are celebrated. This post ranks the Academy Award winners for Best Sound Editing from the last 10 years. Continue reading Best Sound Editing — 10 Oscar-Winning Movies Ranked
For many viewers, Best Sound Mixing is often overlooked by all of the other categories at the Oscars. But it is a highly technical craft that is also incredibly creative. Mixing is the process of matching audio levels of every single sound in order to make the film sound seamless, realistic, and sharp. Sound mixers add their touch to the story. Movies that require a ton of sounds in a single scene, (music, explosions, even unique ways to capture silence), demand a kind of precision and artistry not always appreciated by the typical movie-goer. This post ranks the Academy…
Die Hard is a classic action (Christmas?) movie for a good reason. It's gritty, it's full of badassery, and it's simply a blast to watch. And while Die Hard is definitely a great movie, plenty of other films accomplish the high-octane fun, action, and story of the film. Here is our list of the best movies like Die Hard. Yippee-ki-yay!Continue reading Best Movies Like Die Hard — 12 Action Classics Just as Fun to Watch
Hoyte van Hoytema is a cinematographer at the top of his game. He began with smaller projects in Europe before shooting some of the biggest Hollywood blockbusters we’ve ever seen. If someone were to ask for a description of Hoyte van Hoytema movies, what would you say? It’s hard to pin down a distinct look or style. And that’s his superpower — to facilitate and support the director to achieve their vision for each particular story. Let’s take a tour through a select filmography to see if we can identify the Hoyte van Hoytema cinematography style.Continue reading Hoyte van Hoytema…
