Intolerance (1916): D.W. Griffith’s Historical Epic, One of Hollywood’s Most Influential Film (Masterpieces of World Cinema)

Due to its epic scale and visual style, Intolerance is considered one of the most influential films of the silent film era. 

Death in Hollywood: Christopher Durang, Playwright and Tony Winner for “Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike,” Dies at 75

The master of satire and black comedy won a Tony Award for ‘Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike’ and was a Pulitzer Prize finalist with ‘Miss Witherspoon.’

Gone Girl (2014): David Fincher’s Well Crafted Thriller, Based on Gillian Flynn’s Trashy Novel (Movie Ending–Cynical, Unbelievable)

Based on the bestselling novel of the same name by Gillian Flynn, Gone Girl follows Nick Dunne (Ben Affleck) after his wife, Amy (Rosamund Pike), goes missing. A media storm erupts around him as revelations about Nick’s infidelity lead the media, and the audience, to suspect that he murdered Amy. The film, however, shockingly reveals that […]

Midsommar (2019): Ari Aster’s Suspenseful Tale (Cult, Powerful Movie Ending)

Set in a scenic landscape, the tale begins as a serene escape for the group, until it becomes clear that the village is a cult that’s intent on killing the travelers as part of a ritual.

Indie Directors: Bill Duke, “The Killing Floor,” “A Rage in Harlem”

Bill Duke’s first film as director was presented at the Semaine de la critique of the 1985 Cannes Film Fest.