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The 90s were an eclectic time of bright colors, soft glows, and endless one-liners. Culture vulture be aware; the 90s film scene was a surprisingly futile environment. From movies like Fight Club to Reality Bites, it was evident that this decade had plenty to say about the powers that be.
Take an evening to appreciate what came from the unique realm of the 1990s. Check out a quick summary of some of the best movies from the decade, and start planning your next movie night now.
If you’ve ever talked to someone who is a movie fanatic, then you know how much passion can go into the hobbyist aspect of enjoying cinema. One of the elements of moviemaking that can be the most fun once you get into the details is how all of the special-effects work. You can spend a lifetime learning how people and companies put together these effects, and that will help you immerse in the world of filmmaking more than if you never took the time to study.
Take a few examples of the perspectives surrounding special-effects to learn about to begin your intellectual journey into this cinematic realm. How do special-effects artists create appropriate makeup? How do you use green screens? What sort of animation techniques are available to moviemakers these days? And, how does the audio side of films work respecting special-effects and their multimedia associations?
We’re all pretty well aware that what we see on the big or little screen is not always true to the real life situations depicted. Some of the worst in spreading the truth are crime and law shows. Too often the movies and television depict legal proceedings inaccurately.
If you ever get in trouble with the law, don’t bank on what you saw on your favorite show panning out in real life. Here’s a quick look at some of the most common mistakes movies and television writers make regarding the law and its proceedings.
Tis the season for loafing by the fire with a glass of eggnog and a heartwarming movie. No one wants to go out on a cold winter’s night and fight the frost. Try kicking back with the family, a bag of steamy popcorn, and a timeless Christmas classic.
If you are not sure where to begin when it comes time to choose a specific title, the internet is here to help. Take a moment of your time to read through this brief listing of a few of the best movie suggestions to get you in the Christmas spirit. [Read more…]
Japanese horror movies are known for their ability to scare the wits out of people but at the same time, keeps their attention enough to let them keep watching until the end. Carefully placed jumpscares, interesting storylines, and accompanied with the appropriate music at the right time makes Japanese horror movies so entertaining and so scary. However, another reason why Japanese horror movies are so well-known for their ability to tell horror stories is because of the abundance of urban legends they have in their country. Some urban legends are popular, and probably so scary, that these urban legends have been translated to the big screen. [Read more…]