10 Little-Seen Movies That Launched the Feature-Film Careers of Ten of Today's Best Actors. By Dustin Rowles | Seriously Random Lists | September 15, 2013 | Comments (69 View Independent film is great, not just because it offers a lot of new and original ideas that you won’t find at your local multiplex, but because no one spots new talent better than little-known directors desperate to make a name for themselves.
Certainly, while those little films are rarely seen outside of film festivals and major urban areas, the good news is: People like Harvey Weinstein, Steven Spielberg, Christopher Nolan, and Jason Reitman see those films, and the best directors are dogged about finding the best talent. So, one low-budget film that’s seen not by a ton of people, but by the right people, can launch an entire career. That’s what happened in these ten cases: Stars were born not from huge blockbusters, but from indelible performances that stuck in the minds of people that matter.
Jennifer Lawrence, Winter’s Bone ($6.5 million) — But the acting is what makes Winter’s Bone so outstanding. Top Ten Films 1930-2011. 2019 1.
LEAVING NEVERLAND (Dan Reed) 2. APOLLO 11 (Todd Douglas Miller) 3. THE BEACH BUM (Harmony Korine) 4. BAIT (Mark Jenkin) 5. TRIPLE FRONTIER (J.C.Chandor) 6. Honorable Mention: None Notable Shorts: COLOPHON (Dorsky); HOMEPOD: WELCOME HOME (Jonze) Most Overrated: A QUIET PLACE (Krasinski); BOHEMIAN RHAPSODY (Singer); ROMA (Cuaron); SORRY TO BOTHER YOU (Riley); WIDOWS (McQueen) 2017 1. Honorable Mention: FIRST REFORMED (Schrader) Notable Shorts: WORLD OF TOMORROW EPISODE TWO: BURDEN OF OTHER PEOPLE'S THOUGHTS (Hertzfeldt) Most Overrated: BABY DRIVER (Wright); DARKEST HOUR (Wright); GOOD TIME (Safdie Bros); THE POST (Spielberg); THE SHAPE OF WATER (Del Toro) 2016 1.
Animated Short Movies » Life-Changing Arts. Movie shorts, or short animations are a unique form of art, which can inspire and enlighten just like any other art form. Sometimes even more so. Here is a selection of inspiring, or for some reason animated short movies, here shown in their original full length.
Thanks to all the visitors who have contributed with their detailed suggestions! That is why there are now two pages of great animated shorts! If you think there is a short animated movie that should be added, let us know which, and why. The below movies are not sorted in any particular order. French Toast Written and directed by Fabrice O. The Lady and the Reaper Written and directed by Javier Recio Gracia Get Out By Charlotte Boisson, Julien Fourvel, Pascal Han-Kwan, Tristan Reinarz and Fanny Roche Granny O'Grimm Directed by Nicky Phelan, produced by Brown Bag Films Oktapodi. The New Trailer for Bryan Singer's Jack the Giant Slayer. New Line Cinema has revealed the new trailer for director Bryan Singer's Jack the Giant Slayer, coming to 3D, 2D and IMAX 3D theaters on March 1, 2013.
The fantasy action adventure stars Nicholas Hoult, Stanley Tucci, Ian McShane, Bill Nighy, Eleanor Tomlinson and Ewan McGregor. Jack the Giant Slayer tells the story of an ancient war that is reignited when a young farmhand unwittingly opens a gateway between our world and a fearsome race of giants. Unleashed on the Earth for the first time in centuries, the giants strive to reclaim the land they once lost, forcing the young man, Jack, into the battle of his life to stop them. Fighting for a kingdom, its people, and the love of a brave princess, he comes face to face with the unstoppable warriors he thought only existed in legend—and gets the chance to become a legend himself.
From Around the Web. The 50 Best Movies on Netflix Instant. We love the convenience of streaming movies on Netflix Instant, but we don’t always love the navigating through the countless films in the service’s ever-expanding catalog to find something to watch.
So we’ve compiled our list of recommended titles for you—whether you love classics, comedies, documentaries or just good ol’ fashioned kung-fu. The genres vary greatly here—and range in age from brand new to 87-years-old—but all 50 of these films come with the Paste stamp of approval. The list is up to date as of February 2013, but we’ll continue to update the list from time to time as Netflix Instant changes its offerings. 50. In the LoopYear: 2009Director: Armando Iannucci If clever verbal humor were easy, we’d have more comedies like In the Loop. 49. 48. 47. 46. 45. 44.