For most of his career, Robert Bresson utilized classical music (Schubert, Monteverdi, Bach) in the soundtracks of his films. However, later in his career he became critical of its use in film. Despit…
I am big into studying World War II, and I love watching movies based on its events. One thing I have noticed is that most WWII movies are basically biographical - it chronicles a real event, though i…
In 2022, the Sight & Sound magazine asked film professionals for their favorite movies in their decennial poll. Out of their Top 100 list, these are the 32 works which received less than 25,000 vo…
Which winner of the "Best Film" prize awarded by the French film magazine Cahiers du Cinéma is your favorite? Note: Only titles with at least 7500 votes were included. Discuss here
War is hell and these films from the 1950s showed us exactly why. The following films either took place during wartime, showed us ways in which the war affected others or immersed us directly into the…
Cops or not, who do you think was the most dynamic combination of on-screen chemistry, force and fun? If only one movie was ever made with each duo, and the teamed up just once, who do you think would…
While IMDb may be famous for the Top 250, it is not the only one. A popular social media platform for cinephiles is Letterboxd. This too has a Top 250 and while there are a plethora of similarities to…
Movies that have at least 1,000 votes and an IMDb rating of at least 6.5 are considered. Which of these is your favorite British Gangster film? Discuss here
Prison escape plan movies. Where prisoner make a plan to escape from prison. Making an escape plan takes time and patience with limited materials. Escaping isn't an easy task in heavily guarded prison…
Movies about independence capture the spirit of self-determination, and the pursuit of freedom. These films explore themes of liberation, rebellion, and the struggle for autonomy in various contexts, …
While it would be a stretch to say that International cinema dominated the world throughout the '50s, it seems though that many of the generally considered greatest films ever made from that decade ca…
