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BLACK SWAN vs. PERFECT BLUE: Homage, Plagiarism, Adaptation?

BLACK SWAN vs. PERFECT BLUE: Homage, Plagiarism, Adaptation?

Among other things, thanks to Natalie Portman’s Oscar-winning performance, Black Swan became one of Darren Aronofsky’s most acclaimed works.

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CUCKOO. From the Horror Movie Archives [REVIEW]

In one of the opening scenes of “Cuckoo,” director Tilman Singer gives a nod to fans of Kubrick’s “The Shining”.

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THE GENTLEMEN. Ritchie Delivers What His Fans Love Him For

In 2019, Guy Ritchie returned to familiar territory and made “The Gentlemen.”

THE SHELTERING SKY. Bertolucci's Visually Stunning Opus Deciphered

THE SHELTERING SKY. Bertolucci's Visually Stunning Opus Deciphered

The cultural interpretation of the journey motif as an entrance into another, foreign world is a topic eagerly explored by writers and poets, and for...

V FOR VENDETTA: Cult Comic Book Adaptation Decrypted

V FOR VENDETTA: Cult Comic Book Adaptation Decrypted

The Wachowski siblings, acclaimed visionary creators of the best science fiction film of the last decade of the 20th century, wrote the...

PINK FLOYD: THE WALL. Seminal 80's Masterpiece Decrypted

PINK FLOYD: THE WALL. Seminal 80's Masterpiece Decrypted

The Wall – the brilliant album by Pink Floyd was released at the end of November 1979.

THE FIFTH ELEMENT. Besson's Multi-Layered Sci-Fi Explained

THE FIFTH ELEMENT. Besson's Multi-Layered Sci-Fi Explained

The plot of “The Fifth Element” revolves around the ancient motif of a chosen one by the gods, who is forced to leave their comfort zone...

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THE CRIMSON PIRATE. Still a lot of fun

Today, many would probably label “The Crimson Pirat” a charming oldie, but I cannot overlook it.

BRAVEHEART. Mel Gibson's Historical Epic Demystified

BRAVEHEART. Mel Gibson's Historical Epic Demystified

The story of William Wallace as told in “Braveheart” is essentially just a pretext for a tale of bravery and self-sacrifice for a higher...

NATURAL BORN KILLERS. Stone's Controversial Opus Explained

NATURAL BORN KILLERS. Stone's Controversial Opus Explained

Natural Born Killers (1994) by Oliver Stone is a film that usually encounters either fierce criticism or complete disregard.