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5 Of The Most Insane Actor Transformations

Certain roles require actors to undergo physical transformations to truly resemble the character or real-life person they are trying to portray. Here are five actors who have undergone the most gruelling and extreme physical changes for a movie role. Jake Gyllenhaal – Southpaw (2015) “I went into full training-camp mode and I got myself – what I […]

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3 Most Inspirational Movie Speeches

Those spine tingling inspirational dialogues in films always feel like they’re talking directly to you. Certain films have the ability to completely capture your full attention, and that’s even more so with inspiring and motivational speeches. Here’s a few of my favourite movie speeches, delivered by some very good actors. The Pursuit of Happiness “Don’t […]

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5 Horror Films For People Who Don’t Like Scary Movies

The horror genre is an acquired taste, so I understand why it’s not everyone’s cup of tea. Some people simply don’t like being scared or don’t like gore, excessive violence, and watching a film that will potentially keep them up at night. After I watched arthouse horror, The Witch (2016), it made me think about all the […]

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5 Great Films You’ll Only Watch Once

Back in university, I had to watch Hunger (2008), a film about the prison hunger strikes that occurred in Northern Island during the early 1980s. Despite being a brilliant film, I’m never going to watch it ever again. It left me feeling pretty numb, so I have no plans to revisit it. With that in mind, it’s […]

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3 Movies That Never Get Old…

We all of have a handful of films that never get tedious no matter how many times we watch them. Whether it’s because they’re so entertaining, funny, emotionally engaging or maybe even scary, there are certain films that we just can’t stop watching over and over again. I thought I’d share three films that I […]

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10 Independent Films You Need To See Before You Die

Move over blockbusters, it’s time for some indie appreciation. The world of independent cinema is spectacular, and indie films are much better than many of the commercialised movies that dominate the box-office. Here’s a list of ten indie films you may have missed, which you should definitely watch sooner rather than later. Fruitvale Station (2013) Fruitvale […]

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3 Unforgettable Movie Opening Scenes

Whether they’re introducing the main characters or setting up the narrative, a film’s early moments are some of the most important. We all love a kickass opener, as they set the tone for the rest of the film and give us a sense of what’s to come. The start is the film’s first opportunity to […]

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5 Most Anticipated Films of Fall 2016

Cinema is always home to highly anticipated films, and as we approach the chiller months, there are still plenty to look forward to. Rouge One: A Star Wars Story and Marvel’s Doctor Strange are just two examples of the movies that many of us can’t wait to watch. Here is my rundown of the films I’m most […]

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5 Essential Movie Anti-Heroes

One of the most important elements of any story is the protagonist. They drive the narrative, we see the world through their eyes, and we regard them as the hero of the tale. However, throughout cinematic history, films have always featured main characters who lack traditional heroic traits. We call this type of character the […]

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5 Underrated Films That You Should Watch

Even the most creatively distinct and ambitious films fail to attain the credit they deserve. Being overshadowed by Hollywood blockbusters and other big-budget productions is often the reason why certain high-quality films receive little attention and appreciation. Here is a selection of some of the most underrated films that I believe are worth a watch. […]

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5 of the Best Performances by Child Actors

More of often than not, it is the adults who receive the most attention and praise for their acting, but some of the best performances have come from young stars. There is an abundance of examples to choose from, but here are a few child actors who’s performances I believe really stand-out. Jodie Foster, Taxi Driver (1976) […]

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Top 10 Films Of The Decade So Far

Since this decade has passed its halfway mark, I thought I’d compile a list of the top ten best films of the decade so far. The list is a combination of my personal favourites and what I think are the greats. 10. Drive (Nicolas Winding Refn, 2011) Stylistically, Drive is one of the most refreshing films to have […]