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The Problem with PG-13 and the Modern Emasculation of Mainstream Films

A common misconception I encounter in today’s movie-going populace is that modern day (circa 2000-present) films are quite explicit, and that films are becoming increasingly violent and sexually charged compared to mainstream films from previous decades. This mindset is, as the above video describes it, complete bullshit. Here are a list of films that received … Continue reading

‘Guardians of the Galaxy’ (2014): It’s ‘Star Wars,’ but Marvel

Directed by: James Gunn || Produced by: Kevin Feige Screenplay by: James Gunn, Nicole Perlman || Starring: Chris Pratt, Zoe Saldana, Dave Bautista, Vin Diesel, Bradley Cooper, Lee Pace, Michael Rooker, Karen Gillan, Djimon Hounsou, John C. Reilly, Glenn Close, Benicio del Toro Music by: Tyler Bates || Cinematography: Ben Davis || Edited by: Craig … Continue reading

‘Ong Bak’ (2003): Weird Choreography Meets Toothless Cinematic Violence

Directed by: Prachya Pinkaew || Produced by: Somsak Techaratanaprasert, Prachya Pinkaew Screenplay by: Prachya Pinkaew, Panna Rittkrai, Suphachai Sittiaumponpan || Starring: Tony Jaa, Petchai Wongkamlao, Pumwaree Yodkamol, Chattapong Pantana-Angkul, Suchao Pongwilai, Wannakit Sirioput Music by: Atomix Clubbing Studio || Cinematography: Nattawut Kittikhun || Edited by: Thanat Sunsin, Thanapat Taweesuk || Country: Thailand || Language: Thai … Continue reading

‘District 9’ (2009): Social Realism Hits Sci-Fi Action Cinema

Directed by: Neill Blomkamp || Produced by: Carolynne Cunningham Screenplay by: Neill Blomkamp, Terri Tatchell || Starring: Sharlto Copley, David James, Jason Cope, Vanessa Haywood, Mandla Gaduka, Eugene Khumbanyiwa, Louis Minaar, Kenneth Nkosi, Nick Boraine, William Allen Young Music by: Clinton Shorter || Cinematography: Trent Opaloch || Edited by: Julian Clarke || Country: South Africa, … Continue reading

‘The Grandmaster’ (2013): Empty Style, Little Substance

Directed by: Wong Kar-wai || Produced by: Ng See-yuen, Megan Ellison, Wong Kar-wai Screenplay by: Wong Kar-wai, Zou Jingzhi, Xu Haofeng || Starring: Tony Leung, Zhang Ziyi, Chang Chen, Zhao Benshan, Song Hye-kyo, Wang Qingxiang, Xiaoshenyang, Cung Le, Yuen Woo-ing Music by: Shigeru Umebayashi, Stefano Lentini || Cinematography: Philippe Le Sourd || Edited by: William … Continue reading

‘Brotherhood of the Wolf’ (2001): Eccentric Genre Hybridization

Directed by: Christophe Gans || Produced by: Richard Grandpierre, Samuel Hadida Screenplay by: Christophe Gans, Stephane Cabel || Starring: Samuel Le Bihan, Vincent Cassel, Emilie Dequenne, Monica Bellucci, Jeremie Renier, Mark Dacascos, Jean Yanne, Jean-Francois Stevenin Music by: Joseph LoDuca || Cinematography: Dan Laustsen || Edited by: David Wu, Sebastien Prangere, Xavier Loutreuil || Country: … Continue reading

‘Dawn of the Planet of the Apes’ (2014): The Smartest Blockbuster in Years

Directed by: Matt Reeves || Produced by: Peter Chernin, Dylan Clark, Rick Jaffa, Amanda Silver Screenplay by: Mark Bomback, Rick Jaffa, Amanda Silver || Starring: Andy Serkis, Jason Clark, Toby Kebbell, Nick Thurston, Gary Oldman, Keri Russell, Kodi Smit-McPhee, Karin Konoval, Doc Shaw, Kirk Acevedo, Terry Notary Music by: Michael Giacchino || Cinematography: Michael Seresin … Continue reading

‘Mad Max’ (1979): The Origin Story of the Road Warrior

Directed by: George Miller || Produced by: Bryon Kennedy, Bill Miller Screenplay by: George Miller, Bryon Kennedy, James McCausland || Starring: Mel Gibson, Steve Bisley, Joanne Samuel, Hugh Keays-Byrne, Tim Burns, Geoff Parry, Roger Ward, Jonathan Hardy Music by: Brian May || Cinematography: David Eggby || Edited by: Cliff Hayes, Tony Paterson || Country: Australia … Continue reading

‘Independence Day’ (1996): Watershed Hollywood Spectacle

Directed by:  Roland Emmerich || Produced by: Dean Devlin Screenplay by: Dean Devlin, Roland Emmerich || Starring: Will Smith, Bill Pullman, Jeff Goldblum, Mary McDonnell, Judd Hirsch, Margaret Colin, Randy Quaid, Robert Loggia, James Rebhorn, Harvey Fienstein Music by: David Arnold || Cinematography: Karl Walter Lindenlaub || Edited by: David Brenner || Country: United States … Continue reading

‘Edge of Tomorrow’ (2014): The Tom Cruise-Mark of Quality

Directed by: Doug Liman || Produced by: Erwin Stoff, Tom Lassally, Jeffrey Silver, Gregory Jacobs, Jason Hoffs Screenplay by: Christopher McQuarrie, Jez Butterworth, John-Henry Butterworth || Starring: Tom Cruise, Emily  Blunt, Bill Paxton, Brendan Gleeson, Noah Taylor, Kick Gurry, Dragomir Mrsic, Charlotte Riley Music by: Christophe Beck || Cinematography: Dion Beebe || Edited by: James … Continue reading

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