#upmewhaleUnmoderated tagAll postsTrendingHotNewPromotedPayoutsdrax in #hive-166847 • 18 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…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 • 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 • 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 • 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 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 • 6 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 • 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 • 2 days agoFilm Review: The Lincoln Lawyer (2011)Michael Connelly can be considered one of the most successful authors of the crime genre in contemporary American literature, at least judging by the willingness of Hollywood…drax in #hive-166847 • 3 days agoFilm Review: I Am Number Four (2011)At the beginning of the last decade, Hollywood studios appeared to have discovered a lucrative alternative to superhero comic book adaptations. The success of Twilight…drax in #hive-166847 • 3 days agoFilm Review: Knights of the Teutonic Order (Krzyżacy, 1960)Most casual cinephiles often link Polish cinema with the serious, bleak, and rather unattractive dramas crafted by renowned directors such as Andrzej Wajda and Krzysztof…drax in #hive-166847 • 11 hours agoFilm Review: Breakfast at Tiffany's (1961)Being iconic and being good are fundamentally different concepts, a distinction that is perhaps best illustrated by Breakfast at Tiffany's , the 1961 film directed by Blake…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 • 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 • 4 hours agoFilm Review: Moonrise Kingdom (2012)Wes Anderson is undeniably one of the few prominent American filmmakers today who has not only developed but has also managed to preserve a deeply personal touch in his works.…drax in #hive-167922 • 5 months agoIgnore! Posted by MistakePosted by mistake.drax in #hive-121744 • 9 months agoFilm Review: Viva Zapata! (1952)Among the two best known leaders of Mexican Revolution, Pancho Villa enjoyed much more popularity among Hollywood film makers, being more adventurous, larger-than-life and much…drax in #hive-166847 • 9 months agoFilm Review: Gerry (2002)There are art films that are misunderstood by general audience. There are art films that might have been understood by general audience if not for incompetency of their authors.…drax in #hive-166847 • 10 months agoFilm Review: A Texas Funeral (1999)“Write what you know” was the guiding principle for William Blake Herron when creating screenplay for his directorial debut, 1999 drama A Texas Funeral . Inspired by author’s…
