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20 Great Movies That Make Masterful Use of Color
Favs/dislikes: 2:0. Back in the 1990’s there was a considerable cultural stir within the film community. Several companies, notably one owned by mogul Ted Turner, were indulging in a process called colorization. Simply put, this process took films created in black and white and added color to them (much as old post cards had once been colored). This was done in an effort to interest younger viewers in older films and thus make them more commercial. Many, many film buffs were appalled. Most of those who spoke out against the process took the tack of exalting monochromatic photography, admittedly beautiful but considered by some to be somewhat passé in the modern film era. As part of this campaign, many of the colorization opponents condemned any use of color in film. Maybe a certain something did get lost when films went almost completely to color, but this argument was facile. The great, and wise, director-writer John Huston noted that color could be a great tool in the hands of a film maker who knew how to use it and what to do with it. And he should have known since he used color to great effect in many of his films. What the anticolorization crowd missed was the fact that color in some form or another has existed almost has long as cinema itself. Indeed, the first color motion picture was released in 1912. The perfected three-strip Technicolor process didn’t arrive until 1935 but that still gave film makers many years in which to use it. The process was costly and thought to work best for musicals, comedies, big, spectacular films such as Gone with The Wind or special projects such as the animated films of Walt Disney. However, after World War II, a more modern wave of thought started to creep into world cinema. Many noted directors started to use color as another means by which to effectively tell stories as part of their visual styles. Like the use of black and white, this was a creative decision—and that was what colorization was infringing upon. Below are a number of outstanding examples of how skillful film makers can use color to superb effect. -
20 Great Movies That Show The Effects of Psychological Trauma (Taste of Cinema)
Favs/dislikes: 0:0. The powerful and tragic effects of psychological trauma truly entered the consciousness of mainstream America as veterans were returning from the Vietnam War. This prompted the American Psychological Association to finally recognize Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) as an actual affliction in 1980. Prior to this new diagnosis, terms like “shell shock”, “combat fatigue”, and “hysteria” were used to describe the bevy of short- and long-term symptoms that patients often felt after experiencing or witnessing a traumatic event. While the diagnosis of PTSD did not exist until the early ‘80s, authors and filmmakers had been exploring the horrifying and detrimental impact of psychological trauma for decades. As is the case with trauma, film has represented the varied and unpredictable symptoms that manifest in sufferers. Additionally, through the years the film industry has captured the wide array of events and situations that can leave a permanent scar on the psyche. While some portrayals have bordered on melodramatic and over-the-top, many others have been subtle and nuanced in their approaches. -
20 Great Obscure Movies You Probably Have Never Seen
Favs/dislikes: 4:0. There are many “movies you probably have never seen” lists online, we also feature some on our site. It’s hard to tell if a movie is really seen by very few people, but this time we are almost certain that you haven’t seen, or even heard the 20 movies on this list. Why? Because most of them are so obscure that you can only find them on VHS or unknown dvd labels, but they might be better than most of the movies you have ever seen, that’s the reason we make a list specially to recommend them. If you have seen half of these, consider yourself a real movie buff. Read more at http://www.tasteofcinema.com/2013/20-great-obscure-movies-you-probably-have-never-seen/#22PYJLFQAbSm4HzP.99 -
20 Great Siege Movies That Are Worth Your Time
Favs/dislikes: 1:0. Certainly one of the most satisfying and exciting cinematic scenarios is the siege picture. Combining fast-paced action sequences and unforeseeable circumstances, the siege motif emerges in a number of different genre categories; action, comedy, drama, horror, science fiction, you name it. As satiating as it is protracted and impassioned these films invariably target an individual or a small group barricaded or cornered – often in a single locale – with overwhelming obstacles they must overcome, safety often a star distance away. The following list, while not exhaustive and far from complete, acts as a sort of compendium of what the siege picture can entail. From mumblegore mindfucks, populist comedies, award-winning crime capers, to indulgent arthouse favorites, siege films not only pin down protagonists, they also capture the imagination. Be careful out there, and source out your exits ahead of time, whenever possible. -
20 Great WTF Movies You Probably Haven’t Seen
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20 Movies With The Most Brilliant Sound Design
Favs/dislikes: 6:0. The world of cinema interest is ruled initially by actors, and secondly by directors. They always overshadow the other technical works in cinema, but for somebody getting into film, aspects like cinematography or editing are just as important to them. However, the role of the sound designer and the importance of sound design are relegated to a secondary position, ignoring how essential they are in building a film. The mixing stage is the process capable of providing tension in any thriller, and the Foley recording is the process capable of inventing sounds for a film. One of the reasons the sound design is discreet is the tradition of making it “invisible”. A classical film would tell us that a good sound design is the one an audience is unable to perceive. But with these 20 examples, we can see that sound design can be a creative and powerful tool capable of filling a film with different emotions, or even changing the speech behind the film. -
2002 Top Movies ICM Forum
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2008 Top ICM
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2010 Berlin Competition
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2012 Cannes Un Certain Regard
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2013
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2013 Venice Competition
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2014 Berlin Competition
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2014 Venice Competition
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2016
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2016 Venice Competition
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2018 Movie Challenge
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2021 - Movies
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2022 in contention
Favs/dislikes: 0:0. Films that I liked a lot and which are in contention for my top 5 of the year. -
2023 Resolution List
Favs/dislikes: 0:0. Every year I pick 20 older films to watch. Here's the 2023 list. -
2024 Resolution List
Favs/dislikes: 0:0. Every year I pick 20 older films to watch. Here's the 2024 list. -
21st century favourites
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4chan's /film/ Guide Through The 1920s (Deeper)
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4chan's /film/ Guide Through The 1930s
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4chan's /film/ Guide Through The 1940s
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