From the organ soundtrack accompanying the film exclusively, and the over-the-top antagonists who skulk amongst the ruins of ancient catacombs, this really is a throwback to the old American horror films that are now considered
the most classic of the genre.
Not exact matches
The last Sunday night
of each month, Cabaret at The MERC features the
most memorable songs and catchy tunes are performed live; themed evenings include the best
of Broadway,
classic films, beloved songwriters, specific eras and
genres.
Classic rock, blues, and reggae are my tunes
of choice, but I'll listen to
most non-electronic
genres.
A
classic coming
of age story, Submarine nonetheless manages to avoid
most of the pitfalls
of the
genre.
It's one
of the
most stunning displays
of directorial vision in recent memory, sure to be a
classic of the
genre in the years to come.
Not only do they have one hell
of a director in place, but they've got one who knows a thing or two about the horror
genre and considering he'll be responsible for some
of horror's
most classic characters, I'd say that's a pretty good thing.
Perhaps the greatest film in a career full
of great films, arguably the finest achievement in a rich and magnificent
genre, and undoubtedly the best version
of one
of America's
most enduring myths, the film is an undeniable and genuine
classic.
One
of THE
most - loved
classics of the teen
genre, and a fantastic chance for a spot
of reliving our youth...
For the
most part, Insidious sticks closely to the haunted house
genre of horror (a sort
of revival
of classics like Poltergeist and The Amityville Horror).
Being the huge horror fan amongst our talented team
of collaborators, the one
genre effort that I'm
most looking forward to this year is Fede Alvarez» remake
of Sam Raimi's cult
classic, THE EVIL DEAD.
The highly - anticipated project will feature worlds crafted by the artists behind the
genre's
most beloved
classics, plus a dream soundtrack created in collaboration with legendary composers David Wise (Donkey Kong Country series), Steve Burke (Kameo: Elements
of Power) and Grant Kirkhope (Banjo - Kazooie series).
On a very small budget, but with tons
of passion for filmmaking, an unknown director would make one
of the
most classic cult films
of all time that not only was a head
of its time, but would become the number one movie responsible for a
genre.
Reeves had action
classics in his filmography with Point Break, Speed and The Matrix, but this was by far the
most definitive entry
of his in the
genre.
That is the experience Grand Budapest offers: a parade
of opulent sets, stylish visuals (Anderson and DP Robert Yeoman's
most colorful yet and
most of them in the
classic 1.37:1 Academy Ratio), and assorted
genres that fail to compel and excite.
A thrilling, emotional sequel to a tricky first installment, Sam Raimi's NYC adventure allows Tobey Maguire to give up the suit for a bit (a
classic comedy sequence set to «Raindrops Keep Fallin» on My Head»), while allowing the great Alfred Molina to embody one
of the
genre's
most memorable villains, Doctor Octopus.
Old School Kung Fu Fest (OSKFF) is an annual celebration
of classic kung - fu films, bringing back to the big screen the rarest, wildest, and
most incredible martial arts, action, and other
genre cinema from the «60s, «70s, and «80s.
But even as we are appreciating what is successful, starting with the impeccable work
of Irons, Rampling and Schoenaerts, it's hard not to notice that the level
of intensity, intelligence and involvement here does not reach the level
of classic all - in spy movies like the Bourne films or Tomas Alfredson's «Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy» and Anton Corbijn's «A
Most Wanted Man,» both based on novels by the
genre's master, John le Carré.
As horror and scifi fans well know, John Carpenter isn't just the director
of genre classics like Halloween and Escape from New York — he's also a killer musician who has created some
of the
most memorable movie scores ever.
: For all
of the body parts that Stephen King has torn asunder in his numerous books and film adaptations, it's ironic that two
of the
most beloved movies ever about male bonding come from his book «Different Seasons» — a «Body» that spawned the CSI Our Gang
of «Stand By Me,» and the prison breakout that lay behind «Rita Hayworth and the Shawshank Redemption,» Wisely shortened to the last three titles by writer - filmmaker Frank Darabont, this 1994
classic of an unbreakable man slowly chiseling his way out
of a Maine hellhole over the course
of decades stands as not only the
most soulful film in an understandably macho prison break
genre, but also as a film that many rightfully consider to be one
of the best movies ever made.
It may not have sounded like much on the surface (another reason why it probably didn't do very well with audiences or
most critics) but legendary director Hill (the man behind such
classics as «The Warriors,» «48 HRS» and «Streets
of Fire») brought both his impeccable technical gifts and a genuine sense
of personal style to the proceedings that elevated the material to something that came far closer to what one might refer to as «art» than one might rightly expect from a
genre picture these days.
George Miller's incredible second Mad Max instalment is rightly one
of the
most sci fi
genre's
most influential design
classics.
With its stunning visual style, sly subversion science - fiction and horror
genre conventions and one
of the
most terrifying and memorable monsters in screen history, «Alien» became an instant film
classic from the moment it burst forth — literally — in the summer
of 1979.
One
of the
most charming, lovable and painfully honest depictions
of mental illness I have ever seen in cinema, Silver Linings Playbook is a bona fide gem and a modern
classic of the
genre.
A Girl Walks Home Alone at Night may find itself
most in common with the Jarmusch vampire film from earlier this year, but its stark Iranian setting (as Iranian as shooting in California can be,
of course) and how that culture impacts
classic interpretations
of vampires makes sure that Amirpour's take on the
genre always feels original.
The film is generally used to mark the end
of the classic periods of films noir, and in the same way Unforgiven (# 1, 1992) represents the carrying of the Western genre to it's most fundamental extreme, so Touch Of Evil is the ultimate noir both stylistically and thematicall
of the
classic periods
of films noir, and in the same way Unforgiven (# 1, 1992) represents the carrying of the Western genre to it's most fundamental extreme, so Touch Of Evil is the ultimate noir both stylistically and thematicall
of films noir, and in the same way Unforgiven (# 1, 1992) represents the carrying
of the Western genre to it's most fundamental extreme, so Touch Of Evil is the ultimate noir both stylistically and thematicall
of the Western
genre to it's
most fundamental extreme, so Touch
Of Evil is the ultimate noir both stylistically and thematicall
Of Evil is the ultimate noir both stylistically and thematically.
The Focus is a
classic family hatchback in size terms, sticking to the conventions
of the
genre it basically invented, but it does seem to have better visibility than
most owing to thin roof pillars.
One
of the blaxploitation movies»
most sexy sirens, Pam Grier, starred in the
genre's
classics, Foxy Brown and Coffy.
«Brave New World is one
of the
most influential
genre classics of all time,» said Syfy president Dave Howe.
Besides all the features and services, the
most promising thing about the e-reading device that has held up the chain
of users is the dynamic kindle library, which holds up a
classic bunch
of titles under different
genres.
Castle
of Heart is a
classic action platformer at the
genre's best and
most challenging, with plentiful
of new twists on the formula to experience.
The highly - anticipated project will feature environments and characters crafted by the artists behind the
genre's
most beloved
classics, plus a dream soundtrack created in collaboration with legendary composers David Wise (Donkey Kong Country series), Steve Burke (Kameo: Elements
of Power) and Grant Kirkhope (Banjo - Kazooie series).
I think
most of us early VR adopters have been looking forward to not only seeing what new ways we can experience games, but what VR games can bring to
classic genres.
Most gamers treat this
genre as a bit
of an oddity, yes it's something you can do but it's not something that the masses are likely to take in to their hearts as easily as a
classic Street Fighter or Space Harrier.
The creator
of such
classic franchises such as Devil May Cry, Okami and Viewtiful Joe returns to the action
genre with a character who may become the
most renowned figure in action gaming.
More than
most genres, atmospheric horror (often just walking simulation with jump scares) is cramming both fists up the industry's blowhole, with thousands upon thousands
of ill - conceived half - finished and buggy «games,» choking out would - be
classics and keeping them unknown despite great work by dedicated developers.
Castle
of Heart (7Levels, available March 23)- $ 14.99 / # 13.49 CASTLE OF HEART, available exclusively for Nintendo Switch, is a classic action platformer at the genre's best... and most challenging, with plentiful new twists on the formula to experienc
of Heart (7Levels, available March 23)- $ 14.99 / # 13.49 CASTLE
OF HEART, available exclusively for Nintendo Switch, is a classic action platformer at the genre's best... and most challenging, with plentiful new twists on the formula to experienc
OF HEART, available exclusively for Nintendo Switch, is a
classic action platformer at the
genre's best... and
most challenging, with plentiful new twists on the formula to experience.
One
of the
most prolific
genres of the retro - inspired game are games based on Contra, the
classic side scrolling, bullet - hell shooter from Konami.
Evolving from a freeware and pretty brilliant Silent Hill 2 demake (Soundless Mountain II) and never being shy
of its traditional survival - horror legacy, Lone Survivor went on to become one
of the
most successful indie games
of 2012 and a glorious love letter to those pioneering
genre classics.
Featuring the
most master recordings
of any music game ever by the world's biggest rock artists, the Rock Band music catalogue includes tracks that span every
genre of rock, ranging from heavy metal to alternative and
classic rock and punk.
Featuring the
most master recordings
of any music game ever by the world's biggest rock artists, the Rock Band music catalogue includes tracks that span every
genre of rock, ranging from alternative and
classic rock, to heavy metal and punk.
Most of these attempts to preserve
classic video game
genres have been done by independent developers with the help
of Kickstarter.
A major contrast between landscape painting in the West and East Asia has been that while in the West until the 19th century it occupied a low position in the accepted hierarchy
of genres, in East Asia the
classic Chinese mountain - water ink painting was traditionally the
most prestigious form
of visual art.