The Coen Brothers: Idiosyncratic Masters – Top 10 Scenes

Advertisements “We grew up in America, and we tell American stories in American settings, within American frames of reference.” — Ethan Coen That’s the consensus. There is, however, a point of contention over what is truly a Coen brothers film. Having watched…

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Brokeback Mountain

Advertisements In the 2000s era, I have cherished and admired romantic dramas like Before Sunset, Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind and, of course, In the Mood for Love. Now, I believe Brokeback Mountain deserves a spot among the outstanding creations of…

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David Fincher: A Visual Virtuoso – Top 5 Scenes

Advertisements   “Some people go to the movies to be reminded that everything’s okay. I don’t make those kinds of movies. That, to me, is a lie. Everything’s not okay.” The gruesome killings of a zealous serial killer in Se7en; a tapestry of…

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