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Ignore the Hype—Here’s Why Lord of the Rings Still Dominates Fantasy

Lord of the Rings review 2025

The Lord of the Rings trilogy, directed by Peter Jackson, is not just a cinematic achievement—it’s an emotional, captivating journey through the heart of Middle-earth, a world created by the … Read more

The Theory of Everything (2014): A Heartbreaking Biopic That Will Change How You See Stephen Hawking Forever

The Theory of Everything 2014

Stephen Hawking, Felicity Jones, Eddie Redmayne, and Jane Hawking at an event for The Theory of Everything (2014)

Troy (2004): A Riveting Epic That Redefined Historical Dramas

Troy (2004): A Riveting Epic That Redefined Historical Dramas

Troy (2004), a sweeping cinematic epic, brings to life the timeless tale of passion and war set against the backdrop of ancient Greece. At its heart lies the legendary love … Read more

Perfume (2006): The Murderous Artistry Behind a Beautiful Lie and The Dark Elegance of a Killer’s Obsession

Perfume (2006): The Murderous Artistry Behind a Beautiful Lie and The Dark Elegance of a Killer’s Obsession

Perfume is a paradox — a delicate art form born from decay, designed to seduce, yet invisible to the eye. In Perfume: The Story of a Murderer (2006), that paradox … Read more

Doubt (2008) Review: A Stunning Film on Faith, Fear, and the Fire of Uncertainty

Doubt (2008) Review: Faith, Fear, and the Fire of Uncertainty

Doubt (2008) is a gripping psychological drama that explores the unsettling grey areas between certainty and suspicion, morality and manipulation. Directed by John Patrick Shanley and based on his Pulitzer … Read more

Parasite (2019) Movie Review: One of The Best Films of The Decade and Bong Joon-ho’s Unbelievable Masterpiece

Parasite (2019),

Parasite (2019), a South Korean cinematic triumph by Bong Joon-ho, quickly became a cultural phenomenon, captivating audiences around the world with its sharp, biting social commentary and intricate storytelling. In … Read more

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Unstoppable (2024) And the Ultimate Inspiration from One-Legged Wrestler: 10 Lessons  

Unstoppable (2024) And the Ultimate Inspiration from One-Legged Wrestler: 10 Lessons  

Based on the book Anthony Robles and Austin Murphy Unstoppable: From Underdog to Undefeated: How I Became a Champion the 2024 film Unstoppable is an immensely inspiring and gripping sports … Read more

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The Gods Must Be Crazy (1980 & 1989): A Humorous Reflection on Modernity, Nature, and Contrasting Human Cruelty on Nature and Simplicity

The Gods Must Be Crazy (1980 & 1989): A Humorous Reflection on Modernity, Nature, and Contrasting Human Cruelty on Nature and Simplicity

The Gods Must Be Crazy is an iconic 1980 South African film written and directed by Jamie Uys, blending comedy, social commentary, and environmental reflection into an engaging and light-hearted … Read more

Miss It’s a Wonderful Life (1946) This Year? You’re Missing Out on the Best and Most Uplifting Christmas Movie Ever!

It's a Wonderful Life (1946) This Year? You’re Missing Out on the Best and Most Uplifting Christmas Movie Ever!

It’s a Wonderful Life has bee considered the best Christmas movie ever. If you’re thinking about skipping It’s a Wonderful Life this Christmas, let me stop you right there. This … Read more

Kramer vs. Kramer (1979): A Personal Reflection on a Timeless Classic of Accountability of Parenthood

Kramer vs. Kramer (1979): A Personal Reflection on a Timeless Classic of Accountability of Parenthood

Kramer vs. Kramer, the 1979 legal drama directed by Robert Benton, stands as one of the most profound and emotionally reverberating films I’ve ever watched. It tells the raw, heart-wrenching … Read more

Amadeus (1984) Masterfully Shows Why Mediocrity is More Dangerous Than You Think

Amadeus

Amadeus (1984) is not merely a historical film but a deeply evocative narrative that transcends the biographical accuracy of the life of Austrian composer Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart to explore profound … Read more

The Passion of the Christ 2: A Long-Awaited Controversial Sequel Gains Momentum

The Passion of the Christ 2: A Long-Awaited Sequel Gains Momentum

Mel Gibson’s The Passion of the Christ, which premiered in 2004, left an indelible mark on audiences, grossing over $600 million worldwide and earning three Academy Award nominations.

My Fair Lady 1964: Irresistible Timeless Classic Capable of Making Cinephiles Love the Elegance of Language and Story

My Fair Lady 1964: Irresistible Timeless Classic Capable of Making Cinephiles Love the Elegance of Language and Story

My Fair Lady 1964 is a classic musical film based on the 1956 stage musical of the same name and later on, was adapted from the 1913 play by George … Read more

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Dances With Wolves Movie 1990 and The Lessons it Conveys About the Abuse and Crisis of Indigenous People’s Right

Dances With Wolves Movie And The Lessons It Conveys About Indigenous People

Discover the captivating journey of a soldier and his bond with Native Americans in the epic film, Dances with Wolves. A tale of friendship and culture.

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Braveheart 1995: The Best Film That Worth Watching 100 Times

Braveheart 1995: The Film That Worth Watching 100 Times

Braveheart (1995) stands as a cinematic masterpiece, blending raw emotion and epic storytelling. With Mel Gibson’s unforgettable performance, it’s a film that captivates and inspires, deserving of endless viewings.

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Ben-Hur 1959 film and the miraculous power of Jesus reimagined in history showcased at its best

Ben-Hur 1959 Film And The Miraculous Power Of Jesus Reimagined In History

Experience the awe-inspiring epic of Ben-Hur (1959) as it intertwines with the miraculous power of Jesus, reimagining history like never before.

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The Bridge on the River Kwai 1957: Film that Captures the Tragedy and Triumph of War

Bridge on the River Kwai - A Film that Captures the Tragedy and Triumph of War

Experience the intense drama and action of the 1957 classic film “Bridge on the River Kwai” as Allied prisoners of war are forced to build a bridge for their Japanese captors during World War II. Starring Alec Guinness and William Holden, this film is a must-see for any war or history buff.

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12 Years a Slave 2013: A Look Back At The Historical Significance

12 Years a slave 2013 film review

Learn about the historical background and impact of 12 Years a Slave 2013, the film that shines a light on the atrocities of slavery and the strength of the human spirit. Read our article for a deeper understanding of this important piece of film history.

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Cleopatra 1963 Movie Review: A Tale of Love, Betrayal, and Power of Love and Love of Power that One Must Watch Know

Cleopatra 1963 film review

Cleopatra 1963 is one of the greatest, most expensive, and most spectacular historical drama films of Hollywood that has ever been made. It portrays the struggle of Egyptian Queen Cleopatra … Read more

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Before Trilogy: Before Sunrise (1995), Before Sunset (2004) and Before Midnight (2013): The Best Films On Philosophical Pursuit

Before Trilogy: Before Sunrise (1995), Before Sunset (2004) and Before Midnight (2013): The Best Films On Philosophical Pursuit

Before Trilogy is an American romance film sequel directed by Richard Linklater consisting of Before Sunset (2004) and Before Midnight (2013), and starred by Ethan Hawke and Julie Delpy. The … Read more

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The Terminal Man Merhan Karimi Nasseri And The Terminal 2004

The Terminal 2004 movie review

The Iranian man, Mehran Karimi Nasseri, who inspired the 2004 Hollywood film The Terminal and lived in the Charles de Gaulle Airport in France for 18 years because of legal … Read more

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All Quiet on The Western Front 1930, 1979 and 2022: repeated presentation of WWI history

All Quiet on the Western Front 1930

All Quiet on The Western Front or Im Westen nichts Neues is a 1930 anti-war film based on the 1929 novel of German-American novelist Erich Maria Remarque which depicts the … Read more

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Chinatown Film 1974 And The Water Wars The World Awaits

Chinatown 1974 film review

Chinatown (1974) was a Roman Polanski film inspired by the true events of Owens Valley ‘Water War’ of the early 20th century. Directed by the most talented and distinguished film … Read more

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On The Waterfront (1954) And The Unforgettable Sibling Relations of Prison Break (2006) and Conviction (2010)

On The Waterfront 1954 film review

On The Waterfront (1954) is a romantic drama film that portrays a relationship between a convent nurse, Edie, and a prize-fighter turned longshoreman, who helped his corrupt bosses kill her … Read more

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The Verdict 1982: who takes the responsibility for medical error committed by reputed doctors

The Verdict 1982 film review

The Verdict (1982) is a wonderful film based on an independent Massachusetts attorney at law, Galvin, who fought for a victim of medical negligence.

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Children Of Heaven 1997 And the Heaven That Exists Only in Poverty not in success

Children of heaven 1997 film review

Children Of Heaven (1997) is an Iranian film based on the story of a nine-year-old boy, Ali, and his sister, Zahra, who had to share the same pair of shoes … Read more

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Z 1969 film review: the Totalitarian Conspiracy of Killing the Opposition

Z 1969 film review

Z 1969 is about an ex-Olympic champion, doctor, academic turned politician, and a promising honest leader and deputy of the Opposition who was murdered by the totalitarian police, and war-mongering … Read more

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Casablanca film 1942 That Never Goes out of Romantic Fashion

Casablanca film 1942 of romantic passion of all time

A film review of Casablanca-1942. The film shows a romantic relationship between a broken lover and a married woman. Strong feelings for her compelled him to prepare an escape plan for her husband.

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Seven Samurai 1954: a Film That Still Resonates Human Struggle Today

Seven Samurai-1954 film review, one of the 100 best films of the 100 years.

Seven Samurai is a story of a small village that is regularly attacked by bandits. In an effort to protect themselves, the villagers hire a group of seven unemployed samurai to help defend their village.

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The Night of the Hunter 1955: Film that Breaks Heart and Remains a Must-See Films Today

the night of the hunter movie review

The Night of the Hunter-1955 sketches an unexpected life-threatening situation that the two children embroiled in because of their parents. The heartbreaking film may anyone leave with teary eyes.

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