Warning: Contains discussion of major spoilers! Continuing in the vein of the best final film scenes that cinema has to offer, television has also played host to a number of standout examples, capable of giving their film contemporaries a run for their money. Combining electrifying high stakes with evocative displays of courage, defiance and selflessness, several of the highlights preceded some of television's saddest deaths, compounding the unforgettable nature, emotional weight and lasting impact of these poignant dramatic sequences. Whether the character in question stays behind to hold off a horde of enraged pursuers, loses his life to save others…
Author: Gabriel Sheehan
Warning: Contains discussion of major spoilers! Continuing in the vein of the best final film scenes that cinema has to offer, television has also played host to a number of standout examples, capable of giving their film contemporaries a run for their money. Combining electrifying high stakes with evocative displays of courage, defiance and selflessness, several of the highlights preceded some of television's saddest deaths, compounding the unforgettable nature, emotional weight and lasting impact of these poignant dramatic sequences. Whether the character in question stays behind to hold off a horde of enraged pursuers, loses his life to save others…
A historical and timeless subgenre of cinema also known as peplum, swords and sandals films often span historical or mythological epics. From classic genre offerings from Hollywood's Golden Age like Spartacus and Ben-Hur for modern contemporaries in the line of Gladiator and Troythis doesn't seem like a brand of film that's going anywhere anytime soon. It's a status quo underlined by the recent success of 2024 Gladiator II, Ridley Scott's mega-hit sequel that will hopefully serve as a catalyst for similar future offerings in the genre. While the subgenre is typically dominated by films set in Ancient Rome or films…
A historical and timeless subgenre of cinema also known as peplum, swords and sandals films often span historical or mythological epics. From classic genre offerings from Hollywood's Golden Age like Spartacus and Ben-Hur for modern contemporaries in the line of Gladiator and Troythis doesn't seem like a brand of film that's going anywhere anytime soon. It's a status quo underlined by the recent success of 2024 Gladiator II, Ridley Scott's mega-hit sequel that will hopefully serve as a catalyst for similar future offerings in the genre. While the subgenre is typically dominated by films set in Ancient Rome or films…
While a great quote can come from any character, certain fictional individuals seemed to possess a gift for the art of the one-liner, consistently coming up with a selection of memorable quotes, including in Westerns. Naturally, it all comes down to writing. A good script with memorable lines will help establish a character while also elevating the overall quality and memorability of the film. The most quotable movie characters of all time can be found in a wide variety of different genres, and westerns are no exception. These characters have been featured in every type of Western film imaginable, from…
The ultimate act of self-sacrifice, there's nothing like a good last Stand to make hearts beat faster and the audience get up from their seats. There is something inimitably romantic in the notion of sacrificing one's life when faced with certain death, a courageous refusal to simply lie down and surrender despite all hope seemingly being lost in the face of impossible odds. Consequently, it's no surprise that these high-stakes, drama-rich sequences make for excellent cinema, with some of the greatest films of all time utilizing an evocative last stand to great effect. There is no set form for a…
One of cinema's most celebrated and celebrated brands, the Western the genre has played host to some of Hollywood's most prominent and lauded A-Listers. From classic genre blockbusters like John Wayne and Clint Eastwood to more modern stars like Jeff Bridges and Samuel L. Jackson, the best Western films ever made feature some of the most memorable and widely imitated performances in history. cinema, bringing to life a diverse range of lawmen, gunmen and bandits. However, the foundations for the success of the Western genre are not only built on the backs of its protagonists. Some of the best Westerns…
Overall, the 2010s proved to be an excellent decade for the horror genre. Following in the footsteps of some of the best horror films of all time, the decade saw a number of standout offerings from one of cinema's oldest genres. The best horror films of the 2010s featured names like The Witch, To go outand A peaceful place to name just a few, while introducing new directorial genre luminaries like Jordan Peele and Robert Eggers to a global audience. However, while the headlines may have been dominated by the likes of the aforementioned blockbusters, the horror genre has also…
Providing its audience with an unflinching portrait of the life-or-death nature of armed conflict, war movies have formed an intrinsic part of popular culture since the earliest days of cinema, to the point that famous names in the style of Saving Private Ryan, Schindler’s List, and The Deer Hunter are widely considered to be some of the best films of all time. Furthermore, many of the best war films of all time owe much of their success to a superb villain who carries the story with his wicked presence, serving as the perfect antagonistic foil. In many cases, the villain…
Contains discussions of death, torture and sexual assault. By its very nature, horror is designed to disturb, provoke and frighten its audience. As such, it’s no surprise that horror has traditionally been the genre associated with the scariest films of all time. However, cinema has welcomed a number of non-genre offerings that are just as terrifying as the scariest horror film, if not more so. While film fans may look primarily to the best horror films of all time for their cinematic scares, a film’s ability to terrify its audience is by no means limited to one genre. This status…