These new original voices studied the formula of its great horror forebearers. After all, the cinematic horror genre, from its very roots in the ‘20s with German expressionism (Nosferatu) is akin to a deliciously twisted recipe that has been passed on from generation to generation; reinvented, both stylistically and socially, for the current anxieties of the day.
Read moreThe 10 Best Comedies of the 2010s
Starting in 2003, with the release of “Old School” then “Anchorman,” a comedy renaissance started with the boom of the Will Ferrell/Judd Apatow/Seth Rogen era (“The 40 Year Old Virgin,” “Superbad,” “Step Brothers” and “Walk Hard.”) Then, the immense success of 2009’s “The Hangover” and 2011’s “Bridesmaids,” which leads us to where we are now, which, while despite a few great chucklers having been released, most of the recent comedy releases this past decade have been safe “star-based” movies (think Kevin Hart or Melissa McCarthy).
Read moreThe Best Actions Movies of the 2010s
Here are ten movies — all released within the last 10 years — that tried to change the game, succeeded and made it a lovely day for blockbusters.
Read moreThe 10 Best Documentaries of the 2010s
This was the richest decade yet for non-fiction film. As technology further advanced itself into unpredictable and shape-shifting ways, so did the doc form. We now seem to be part of a generation that records just about everything, which has given documentary filmmakers worldwide a treasure trove of creative freedom to mold and shape storytelling narratives through the footage taken. And yet, that didn’t scare some directors from completely inserting themselves into their narratives. Films by Kirsten Johnson, Jafar Panahi and Laurie Anderson were as much about the artist directing as the topic being tackled.
Read moreThe 20 Most Underrated American Movies of the 2010s
As we continue to look back at the last 10 years of movies, it’s time to point out the ones that fell between the cracks. It wasn’t easy narrowing down our list of under-seen gems to just 20, but we are fairly confident about the ones we’ve chosen. The selection process stemmed from personal taste, word-of-mouth, lack of awards contention and the impact I believe these movies will have in the years to come. They may be going unnoticed as we speak, but there’s no reason why their greatness will be avoided in the years to come, especially as time slowly but surely builds a case for them.
Read moreThe 30 Most Iconic Shots of the 2010s
“Mad Max: Fury Road”
Cinematography by John Seale, ASC, ACS
The 10 Best Movie Performances of the 2010s
Today, we continue our decade series, where we recap the best cinema had to offer in the 2010s. This time, we tackle the best acting of the last 10 years by highlighting the actors and actresses who turned in the most iconic performances. The performers, six men, and five women, must have surely not known that their work would not only be remembered but would also be celebrated years after its initial release. Whenever art is created, albeit a painting, a written novella or acting performances, the artist rarely thinks about the effect his or her work will have on the zeitgeist years from now; however, the following 10 performances have turned into time-capsule worthy moments not just within the present decade at hand but will surely stand the test of time.
Read moreThe 10 Best Animated Movies of the 2010s
This last decade in animation brought a lot of technological advancement. Yes, Studio Ghibli's iconic Hayao Miyazaki entered retirement, only to announce he would soon make a comeback, but animators took over his mantle as lines were stretched out as to what was visually possible, with the use of both traditional and computer-generated techniques. The storytelling, however, was a little less risk-taking, with many of the very best films opting for traditional storylines and narratives. However, if in the past much of animation was designed to appeal to kids, the adults in the room were entertained as well this decade. There was less of a divide in animation appealing to both adults and children alike.
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