Why “Shadow of the Vampire” Sucked The Lifeblood Out of “Nosferatu”
With a new remake of NOSFERATU announced last week, we take a close look at why SHADOW OF THE VAMPIRE failed to live up to the 1922 classic.
Author: David Conrad
All the News That’s Fit to Rank: Week of July 27, 2015
Didn’t catch some of the big stories of the movie world this week? Here’s the top ranked stories you missed!
Reel Rumbles: “Chinatown” vs “The Late Show”
In the 1970s, a wave of neo-noir brought dames and detectives back to the big screen. Film lovers know all about what goes down in CHINATOWN, but have you caught THE LATE SHOW?
Reel Rumbles: “Charade” vs. “Wait Until Dark”
Twice Audrey Hepburn went toe-to-toe against a lineup of lowlifes and looked good doing it. A close examination of CHARADE and WAIT UNTIL DARK will show which ’60s flick is the hippest.
How the Best Movies on Flickchart Celebrate Summer
Can’t make it to the beach this summer? Live vicariously with ten highly-ranked Flickchart movies that know how to have fun in the sun!
The Films of Omar Sharif (1932-2015)
Omar Sharif, whose intro in LAWRENCE OF ARABIA is a seminal moment in movie history, died today at 83. See his ten best films as decided by Flickchart users.
Directors Who Dominate: Fred Zinnemann
Fred Zinnemann’s films won awards, became cultural touchstones, and reached the upper echelons of Flickchart without breaking a sweat stylistically.
Reel Rumbles: “Field of Dreams” vs. “A League of Their Own”
Two films about baseball go head to head at Flickchart Field today. Who are you rooting for?
Depths of Obscurity: Three Soccer Movies to Watch Instead of FIFA’s “United Passions”
UNITED PASSIONS, a FIFA-sponsored soccer movie, is one of the biggest bombs in cinema history. These three soccer movies are way, way better. Trust us.
Movies to See Before You Die: “Murder on the Orient Express”
From the people who brought you 12 ANGRY MEN and GOLDFINGER, this multiple Oscar nominee features one of cinema’s greatest ensemble casts and is a clear example of the “40-year rule” at work.
That the film focuses more on Kong surprises me not at all. He more closely approximates an actual character, while…
Absolutely loved "Insidious: The Red Door"! The emotional depth and intense storytelling took this franchise to a whole new level.
I liked Guardians 3. It was a good ending to the trilogy. Gunn is one of the few filmmakers who…
Top Gun and Banshees deserve all the good awards.
North Dallas Forty might be appearing an article to come ;)