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The Greatest Fantasy Films You Haven’t Seen

By Alison Nastasi on

There are many shades when it comes to fantasy films — works that cross genres effortlessly. Garden variety sword and sorcery movies don’t appear to have much in common with neo-noir fantasy tales like David Lynch’s Mulholland Drive, but there are shared mythical elements and phenomena that bond them.

The third season of HBO’s Game of Thrones is right around the corner (March 31), and we wanted to get in the mood for faraway lands, extraordinary creatures, and vivid storytelling by visiting 10 fantasy films you may have missed. There’s something for everyone here — from Amazon women, to trolls, and 20th-century Parisian adventures. Share your underseen favorites in the comments section. … Read More

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Beautiful Behind-the-Scenes Photos from 20 Art House Films

By Alison Nastasi on

We make no secret about our fascination with behind-the-scenes photos and footage from our favorite films. So, after spotting a collection of photos from Robert Altman’s surreal dream study 3 Women on Kino Images, we went searching for more beautiful shots from art house films. Most of these stills could be artworks themselves, and several provide a humorous respite from an otherwise serious subject. Click through for more beautiful, fascinating… Read More

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Ranking Foreign Directors’ English-Language Debuts from Best to Worst

By Alison Nastasi on

Described by critics as a “literary, gothic fairy tale,” Chan-wook Park‘s provocative thriller Stoker is the Korean director’s first English-language film. The dark drama about an enigmatic man who moves in with two women he claims are family opens in limited release today. Cult audiences are familiar with the filmmaker’s intense, violent revenge epics like Oldboy and Sympathy for Mr. Vengeance, but it’s interesting to see how the director is being embraced by American critics for his stylish storytelling — this time featuring Hollywood talents Nicole Kidman, Mia Wasikowska, and Matthew Goode. Not every foreign filmmaker has seen similar praise when it came to their North American offerings. We explored this by examining the works of ten well-known, international directors and ranked their English-language debuts from best to worst. … Read More

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10 of the Sexiest Foreign Films You Haven’t Seen

By Alison Nastasi on

Yesterday, we reported that acclaimed Japanese director Nagisa Ôshima died. The iconoclastic filmmaker pursued a path that was often considered taboo, explicit, and deviant — especially when compared to the traditionalists working alongside him throughout his career. Ôshima is probably best remembered for his 1976 historical drama, In the Realm of the Senses, which featured scenes of unsimulated sex between actors. Controversy and censorship followed, but it wasn’t his only dalliance with eroticism, and Ôshima continued to reveal the forbidden in his films, while shedding light on political and cultural grievances. Sexy is entirely subjective, and we wanted to remember other oft-forgotten foreign films that explored the provocative and erotic. … Read More

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What’s On at Flavorpill: The Links That Made the Rounds in Our Office

By Alison Nastasi on

Today at Flavorpill, we explored Kristen Stewart’s evolving style. We spotted 15 ridiculous trends from Fashion Month. We reviewed the top 10 challenged titles of the year with Huff Post Books. We watched 10 foreign movies every guy should see. We dug into a guide to… Read More

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Essential Tumblrs for Film Fans

By Alison Nastasi on

Evolving from a small, experimental community into a widely used network with some of the best content on the web, Tumblr has quickly proven its worth. For the film lover, there is a vast array of high quality content ranging from behind the scenes thoughts on the moviemaking process, to cinematic art and gorgeous film stills, and creatively curated takes on favorite celluloid moments. We’ve compiled a list of a few essential Tumblrs that cineastes should thoroughly enjoy. See what insightful, inspiring, and fun blogs we’ve shared after the jump, and tell us about your favorite Tumblrs below. … Read More

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8 Must-See Foreign Films, Trailers Included

By Paul Hiebert on

A few days ago, The Philadelphia Inquirer‘s film critic, Carrie Rickey, wrote an article claiming that Americans are watching fewer and fewer foreign films — a fact that seems inconceivable following a year that brought us cinematic gems like Un Prophète and Fish Tank. To remedy this decline in international film viewing, we’ve put together a list of eight upcoming foreign films you’ll want to catch once they find their way to American art houses. Consider it your civic duty to bring a friend. … Read More