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Type of Thriller Movie
Thriller films are usually mistaken for horror films when in fact the former has a much broader meaning. Thrillers are characterized by fast pacing, frequent action, and heroes who use their resources to thwart the plans of more powerful and better-equipped villains. It is also known for extensively employing literary devices like suspense, red herrings (elements that would distract the audience f... [Read More]
Top 10 Hollywood Gay Films
Homosexuality is making huge waves in Hollywood. Yes, American Idol finalist Clay Aiken is gay. So is Lindsay Lohan. Today, celebrities are coming out of the closet left and right, following the footsteps of Ellen DeGeneres, Elton John, Ian McKellen, et al. Thus it is hardly surprising that more and more movies that portray homosexuals are produced every year. While many of these movies are accept... [Read More]
Introduction to Bollywood
Bollywood is the informal name given to Hindi cinema, currently the largest film producer in the world. The term is a play on the term "Hollywood" and the B in Bollywood comes from the city of Bombay (now known as Mumbai). The term "Bollywood " has made it to the Oxford English Dictionary. History of BollywoodBollywod began in 1899 when the first Indian short film was shown. In... [Read More]
History of Hollywood
Hollywood has had a penetrating effect not only on American cinema but all over the world since its very beginning. The history of Hollywood is often separated into four major periods: the silent film era, the Classical Hollywood, the New Hollywood cinema, and the contemporary period (post 1980).The beginning of the motion pictureIn 1894, the world's very first commercial motion picture was exhibi... [Read More]
Most Famous Vampires
With the release of Twilight, and the sight of millions of prepubescent and teenage girls swooning over Edward Cullen, bloodsuckers are once again the talk of the town. From Count Orlok to Lestat to Edward, it seems that we just can't get enough of these night (and day) creatures. Sink your teeth into our 5 awesome un-deads to know more about them.Count DraculaDracula is hands down the most famous... [Read More]
Top 10 Scariest Films of All Time
The best films are actually those that make us check every now and then who/what's behind us. They are those films that give us genuine chills and have our hearts pounding upon seeing Marion Crane being massacred in that famous shower scene or that grotesque entity that climbs up the well and comes out of the screen. These films are just genius. Here are the top 10 scariest movies ever, as compile... [Read More]
Spider Horror Movies
Spiders can instantly strike fear in the eyes of many people. People seem to dread seeing spiders up close. It may be their appearance, their creepy, crawly demeanor or the stories said about them that may have further added to people's fear of spiders. And it seems to be a fairly common fear for quite a number of people. And because of this fear, there are quite a number of horror movies availabl... [Read More]
A Guide to Movie Genres
They are so many genres to film that at times it can get to confusing. A movie genre in general refers to the primary method of categorizing film. There are films that may share similarities in their narrative elements from which they were developed. It is this perceived similarity that places a film into a certain genre. Film genre in mainly divided into three types- setting, mood, and... [Read More]
Crime and Gangster Films
Crime and Gangster films are focused on the actions of criminals and gangsters. Films in this genre often highlight the life of a crime figure or they glorify the rise and fall of a particular criminal gang. Crime plots include how the criminal will be apprehended by the police. Criminals may present a tough as nails exterior but they may have a soft gentle side. Regardless of how much the audienc... [Read More]
Romantic Comedy Films
Romantic Comedies is a very popular sub-genre of the romance and comedy genres. In fact you could call it the wonder child of a very interesting union. Audiences love a good comedy and women enjoy watching a romance that ends happily. Comedy can be considered the oldest film genre. Comedy was ideal for the silent film because it relied on visual stunts and physical action rather than sound. Romant... [Read More]