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May 21, 2012

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12 Notable Screen Kisses
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A kiss - so simple yet so emotional. There is something about sitting in a dark theater watching the on-screen couple embrace for the first time that gives you chills. A kiss can be sweet, seductive, messy, romantic... Read more
— by Kiss Me Cate

Recent comment by Ally

I LOVE CINEMA PARADISO!!! I first saw it as a kid, and my Mom would constantly rent it throughout the...

Mon

May 14, 2012

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Top 10 Films that Predicted the Future
150 Comments
The world of cinema comes with many movies that failed to predict the future (We didn't get to Jupiter by 2010, and the Soviet Union dissolved by then) but many that manage to. These films, while certainly nothing like... Read more
— by John Waller

Recent comment by Penny

You should have included Paranoia 1.0.

Mon

April 23, 2012

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Top 10 Wuxia Movies
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Wuxia is a chinese genre of literature concerning fantasy swordplay, chivalry, and romance popularized by authors such as Jin Yong and Gu Long. It has since broadened into television shows, comics, video games, and of... Read more
— by Helena

Recent comment by temptationslament

Chinese aren't lame, at least no more than any other world power. People will follow and procede as their tradition...

Mon

April 16, 2012

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Top 10 Satires of Horror
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Horror is an odd genre of film. It's a staple of Cinema, but at the same time, it's arguably the stalest and most worn-out genre. Think back to the last great horror film that was full of surprises, genuine tension, and... Read more
— by Ken Mangold

Recent comment by joshuawright1988

Cabin in the Woods was pretty solid. I was nicely surprised with it.

Sun

March 18, 2012

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Top 10 Films With The Best Special Effects
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Cinematic portrayals of war, epic fantasy battles and fiction brought to life are all prominent parts of film making as we know it today because of special effects. They can turn an artist's vision into an icon of... Read more
— by Will Carroll

Recent comment by chaoticpreon

Or Armageddon, such as it near ending scene and most of the movie to begin with. If you make a...

Tue

March 6, 2012

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Top 10 Dark Themed Teen Movies
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The more popular contemporary genre of teen related films are comedies but throughout each decade, teen films have journeyed into dark and sometimes scary portrayals of high school life. The verisimilitude of these dark... Read more
— by Gary Shannon

Recent comment by G_eronimo

Heathers and The Warriors should definitely be on this list.

Wed

February 29, 2012

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Top 10 Films Where the Villains Win
211 Comments
As Hollywood continuously churns out innumerable copies of films, but with different names, actors and cast, it can be difficult to find an original film where the normally, more interesting and charismatic villain... Read more
— by Joe Hincks

Recent comment by Nick

I agree with that

Sun

February 19, 2012

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15 Female Oscar Snubs of the Past 15 Years
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Much like the men's list, here is a list of the 15 biggest female snubs of the past 15 years (1996-2011). Again, all of these choices are just my opinion; I expect suggestions and disagreements. WARNING: there will... Read more
— by Eric

Recent comment by Trixxx

Natalie Portman was amazing in V for Vendetta Black Swan Star Wars I-III Garden State Closer Léon Anywhere but here Where the heart is... in all of...

Tue

February 7, 2012

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15 Male Oscar Snubs of the Past 15 Years
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Over the last 15 years, numerous men worthy of Oscar nominations have not been nominated, while some who gave lesser performances were. Here are the top 15 male snubs at the Oscars of the past 15 years (1996-2011). I'm... Read more
— by Eric

Recent comment by dan

Generally agree with list, but would have added Gary Oldmans performance in Leon. Hands down the greatest portrayal of a...

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Films that Predicted the Future

By John Waller

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