#upmewhaleUnmoderated tagAll postsTrendingHotNewPromotedPayoutsdrax in #hive-166847 • 4 days agoFilm Review: Case 39 (2009)When a film remains on the shelf for years before its release, it often indicates that the producers harbour significant doubts regarding its quality. Such was the case with…drax in #hive-166847 • 7 days agoFilm Review: The Thousand Eyes of Dr. Mabuse (Die 1000 Augen des Dr. Mabuse, 1960)The last film in the career of a grand filmmaker is often not among their best, and Fritz Lang is no exception to this trend. However, his 1960 thriller The Thousand Eyes of…drax in #hive-166847 • 5 days agoFilm Review: Sergeant Rutledge (1960)The hyperpartisan tribalistic divisions that characterise contemporary American society are not merely a modern phenomenon; they echo throughout the nation’s past, leading to the…drax in #hive-166847 • 10 days agoFilm Review: A Prophet (Un prophète, 2009)French cinema, at least before Luc Besson, has maintained a reputation as the antithesis of Hollywood. Many French filmmakers have strived to preserve this distinction, even when…drax in #hive-166847 • 11 days agoFilm Review: The Ghost Writer (2010)At the start of 21st century British Prime Minister Tony Blair was celebrated as one of the most popular politicians globally, even being informally dubbed the "leader of the…drax in #hive-166847 • 2 days agoRetro Film Review: Thor (2011)Hollywood has taught us in recent years not to expect too much from it, and to expect even less from its blockbusters. Nevertheless, it must be acknowledged that some…drax in #hive-166847 • 3 days agoRetro Film Review: True Grit (2010)Looking at the blockbusters that the American film industry was flooding global cinemas with in past few decades, it was quite hard to identify a single title that wasn’t a…drax in #hive-166847 • 6 days agoFilm Review: Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps (2010)Hollywood serves as a quintessential representation of unrestrained capitalism in America, where the principles of profit often overshadow artistic innovation. This environment…drax in #hive-166847 • 4 days agoRetro Film Review: The Social Network (2010)Hollywood, despite not being able to operate without it these days, has never been particularly fond of information technology. Computers in Hollywood films are almost invariably…drax in #hive-166847 • 8 days agoFilm Review: Breathless (À bout de souffle, 1960)Many groundbreaking films in the history of cinema have struggled to connect with today's viewers, even when they appear strikingly modern and "hip" for films made long ago.…drax in #hive-166847 • 7 days agoFilm Review: The Kids Are All Right (2010)The latest US presidential election might have cast doubt on Hollywood's ability to influence public opinion, but it's worth remembering that in the not so distant past…drax in #hive-166847 • 8 days agoFilm Review: The Last Airbender (2010)By 2010, M. Night Shyamalan, once hailed as the toast of Hollywood following smashing success of The Sixth Sense , became the punchline of the inddrax in #hive-166847 • 6 days agoFilm Review: The Army of Crime (L'Armée du crime, 2009)Ancient Latins famously described history as the "teacher of life," suggesting that the past serves as a crucial source of lessons for both the present and future. This…drax in #hive-166847 • 7 days agoFilm Review: Animal Kingdom (2010)Australian cinema has long been a rich and dynamic field, contributing significantly to the global film landscape. Despite its vibrant output, it often remains overshadowed by…drax in #hive-166847 • 12 days agoFilm Review: L'avventura (The Adventure, 1960)In 1960, Federico Fellini directed La dolce vita , a film that has since become the most iconic work of his career, oftendrax in #hive-166847 • 8 days agoFilm Review: Jonah Hex (2010)In the realm of big-screen adaptations of iconic comic books, DC Comics has consistently lagged behind its primary competitor, Marvel Comics, throughout the 21st century. Despite…drax in #hive-166847 • 9 days agoFilm Review: Harry Brown (2009)Certain films face significant challenges from their inception, often due to their tone and worldview being 180 degrees away from critics or even the filmmakers themselves. This…drax in #hive-166847 • 4 days agoFilm Review: True Grit (1969)John Wayne, a towering figure in American cinema, is often synonymous with the traditional Western genre. His reactionary political views and iconic roles have come to embody the…drax in #hive-166847 • yesterdayFilm Review: Victim (1961)Many filmmakers, particularly those aligned with left-wing, liberal, or progressive ideologies, often assert that their work transcends mere entertainment and can serve as a…drax in #hive-166847 • 19 hours agoFilm Review: 21 Jump Street (2012)The popular internet meme "How do you do, fellow kids?" actually originated as a satirical reference to the 1980s television series 21 Jump Street , infamous for its basic…
