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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

The Notebook (2004): A Tragic Love Story That Will Inspire and Break You

The Notebook (2004): A Tragic Love Story That Will Inspire and Break You

There are some stories that stay with you long after you’ve turned the last page or watched the final scene. The Notebook, both Nicholas Sparks’ novel and its cinematic adaptation, … 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

Joker: Folie à Deux (2024) is a Disturbing Flop or Powerful Art?– a Personal Review

Joker: Folie à Deux (2024)

Having just watched Joker: Folie à Deux, the sequel to the critically divisive Joker (2019), I find myself processing a complex mixture of emotions and thoughts.  Directed by Todd Phillips and starring … Read more

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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.

The Fault in Our Stars (2014) Film: The Film of Our Time One Must Not Miss

The Fault in Our Stars (2014 Film)

The Fault in Our Stars (2014) is a heartwarming and heartbreaking film adaptation of John Green’s best-selling novel. Directed by Josh Boone, this emotional drama tells the story of two teenagers, … Read more

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Farha 2021 Emotionally Crushing Yet Beautiful Review of Human Resilience

Farha 2021 Emotionally Crushing Yet Beautiful Review of Human Resilience

Farha is a 2021 powerful and heartbreaking film that brings the harrowing reality of the 1948 Nakba to life through the eyes of a young intelligent Palestinian girl who defied the social tradition … Read more

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Forrest Gump 1994: A Timeless Inspiring Cinematic Masterpiece That Defined a Generation

Forrest Gump 1994: A Timeless Inspiring Cinematic Masterpiece That Defined a Generation

Forrest Gump 1994 is an American epic romantic-comedy-drama film directed by Robert Zemeckis and written by Eric Roth. It is based on the 1986 novel of the same name by … Read more

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The Graduate 1967 Movie: Story Of Triumph of Love Over Lust

The Graduate 1967 Movie: Story Of Triumph of Love Over Lust

The Graduate 1967 is a romantic classic drama film directed by Mike Nicholas. The film is based on the 1963 novel by Charles Webb of the same name which is … Read more

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25 Best Iconic Films That Shaped Cinema: A Journey Through of All Time

25 Best Iconic Films

25 Best Iconic Films are carefully chosen in this definitive list to reflect the most groundbreaking, emotionally resonant, and culturally transformative works in cinematic history. From black-and-white masterpieces to genre-defining … Read more

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Mughal-e-Azam Review: A Cinematic Legend That Still Dominates Hearts

Mughal-e-Azam Review: A Cinematic Legend That Still Dominates Hearts

In the realm of Indian cinema, there exists a film that transcends the boundaries of storytelling, becoming an eternal ode to love, beauty, and the human spirit. That film is Mughal-e-Azam. Released … Read more

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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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From Here to Eternity (1953): a timeless tale of forbidden love and suffering

From here to eternity 1953 film review

From Here to Eternity (1953), is a cinematic masterpiece that transcends generations. It is a gripping tale of love and loyalty set against the backdrop of World War II. The … Read more

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Gladiator 2000 Film Review: How Far Can a Man Go to Avenge His Family

gladiator 2000 film review

Released in 2000, Gladiator is an epic historical action film directed by Ridley Scott and starring Russell Crowe as the lead character, Maximus Decimus Meridius. The film tells the story … Read more

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Oppenheimer 2023 film: The Story of an American Prometheus and The Genius Mastermind of Destruction of Humanity

Oppenheimer 2023 film review

Dive into the life of Oppenheimer in the Oppenheimer 2023 film review. Witness the tale of an American Prometheus unfold on screen.

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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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All About Eve 1950 in Review and The Art of Deception, Ambition and Betrayal

All About Eve 1950 in Review and The Art of Deception, Ambition and Betrayal

All About Eve is a 1950 classic film that speaks about the lives of the people involved in Broadway theatre, especially Eve Harrington, a play enthusiast and strong admirer of … Read more

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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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The Last Emperor 1987: Uncovering The True Story Behind The Life Of Henry Pu Yi

The Last Emperor 1987: Uncovering The True Story Behind The Life Of Henry Pu Yi

Learn about the historical context and true events that inspired the 1987 film “The Last Emperor” in this in-depth article.

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The Shawshank Redemption 1994: Examining the Psychological Toll of Institutionalization

The Shawshank Redemption and hope and institutionalization

The Shawshank Redemption sheds light on one’s institutionalization and the hope that one can retain even when one is to live in a hellish situation.

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Schindler’s List Movie 1993 and Colors of Religious Hatred and Bloody Ideologies

Schindler's List film 1993 review

Schindler’s List is an American historical drama film based on Australian novelist Thomas Keneally’s book Schindler’s Ark that depicts how a Czechoslovakian German Catholic SS member, Oskar Schindler, saved 1,100 … Read more

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101 Best Films You Need to See: a Review of the 101 Best movies of the Past 100 Years That I watched

101 best films you need to see

An essential guide to the greatest films of the past century, featuring 101 must-see movies for cinephiles.

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Apocalypse Now 1979 Review: Quest of Harrowing Vision of War And the Evil Forces of Evildoers

Apocalypse Now 1979 film review

Apocalypse Now (1979) is a confessional historical film based on Captain Willard’s mission to terminate a green beret outlaw Colonel Walter E. Kurtz’s command in Cambodia during the America-Vietnam War. … Read more

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The Parent Trap 1961: when parents are trapped by the twines to fall in love twice

The Parent Trap 1961 film review

The Parent Trap 1961 is a drama-comedy that depicts how two separated twin sisters met at a school camp accidentally to unite their separated parents.

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Willy Wonka And The Chocolate Factory 1971: manner matters more than privilege

Willy Wonka & the chocolate factory 1971 movie review

Willy Wonka And The Chocolate Factory 1971 film is based on the British writer Roald Dahl’s children’s book Charlie and The Chocolate Factory which tells the story of the five … Read more

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