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True Cult Classic Movies Part 2 Part 1 Here is part 2 of my continuing series on true cult classic movies. I talk about why and how I am doing this and defining the term in part 1, so start there first if you want my methodology. I’ll just way I continuing painstakingly going through … Read more
True Cult Classic Movies: Part 1 Part 2 is here I’ve been on a kick for writing about movies lately, as my readers know. I wanted to put together a list of cult classics for people to watch, but upon embarking on this endeavor I ran into a wall: it’s incredibly hard to find a … Read more
The Most Controversial American Movies Ever Made, Part 2 Part 1 Best Movies of the 20th Century I started part 1 by curating a list of the most controversial American movies. I carefully avoided films that were “controversial” only because they had violence, sex or profanity, because someone disliked its politics, … Read more
The Most Controversial American Movies Ever Made, Part 1 True Cult Classics Part 2 After finishing my project on the 100 best American Movies of the 20th century worth watching today, I thought the next most interesting project would be the most controversial movies that hold up today. Once again, … Read more
The 20th Century’s Best American Films Worth Watching Today, Part 6 Part 5: (1970-1979) Part 7: (1988-1993) The High-Concept and Blockbuster Perfection (1980–1987) We’re up to the 80s now, and I’ll continue to break down classic movies worth watching today. In the 1980s, Hollywood really mastered the high-concept movie. Films from this era featured … Read more