Tag: drama
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27. Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon (2000)
*This review contains spoilers which may be skipped* Often times, filmmakers excel at one type of films and rarely venture outside of their forte. They tend to stick to a tried and tested formula which has brought them success and choose to explore nuances within the genre itself. Some of the famous examples include Alfred Hitchcock (suspense), Sergio…
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25. Cinema Paradiso (Paradise Theater) (1988)
Italy is world renowned for its history, art and food. The allure of its well preserved remains of the majestic Roman Empire and the renaissance art inspired by artists such as Leonardo da Vinci and Michelangelo dates back several centuries. Add to that, the lure of contemporary popular dishes (pizza, pasta), fashion houses (Prada, Gucci)…
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24. The Irishman (2019)
There is as much passion amongst fans about the sports they follow as there is about the movies they watch. As someone who follows both, I sit at the intersection of these two fan bases. Although the level of love for your favorite sportsperson or artist may be the same, there are a few differences.…
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22. Interstellar (2014)
Climate change has been one of the most commonly discussed topics in the last decade or so. Despite the severe warnings of the dangers this phenomenon possesses to the very existence of humanity, the general public doesn’t seem to be very worried about it. The reason could be partly attributed to its overuse in the…
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21. Brief Encounter (1945)
One of the world’s premier directors, David Lean is well-known for his critically acclaimed hits such as The Bridge On The River Kwai (1957), Lawrence Of Arabia (1962) and Doctor Zhivago (1962). Brief Encounter is one of his earlier movies, when he was not yet an established name. Running at just 86 minutes, it is…
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18. Witness For The Prosecution (1957)
What happens when the queen of mystery meets one of the most versatile directors of classic Hollywood? The result is an engrossing courtroom drama featuring witty dialogues with a touch of humor, a shocking testimony and the quintessential twist at the end. Agatha Christie is well-known to readers all over the world for her detective…
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