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The 100 Best Film Noirs of All Time
Since its coining in 1946 by French critic Nino Frank, who observed from afar something dark, quite literally, going on at the American cinema, the term “film noir” has been debated and debated and debated some more. Is it a genre? A subgenre? A movement? A trend? A commentary? A style? For the purposes of this introduction, let’s call it a response. Noir was nothing if not a reaction, a reflection of a nation reeling from despicable evil overseas and revolutionary upheaval on the domestic front.
The 100 Best Vampire Movies of All Time
Existing in some form or another for thousands of years, these blood-sucking creatures serve as one of horror’s most creatively flexible monsters. Besides ghoulish monsters, vampires can be charmers, warriors, sex symbols, sources of comedy, nihilistic philosophers and aliens. Though mostly confined to horror, vampires also bleed their way into everything from slapstick comedy to award-winning dramas.
20 Best Episodes of The Office
On May 16, audiences will watch as the Scranton, Penn.-based employees of Dunder-Mifflin close up the office for the last time. It’s certainly been an interesting journey for a show that spent its first season living in the shadow of its critically adored British predecessor only to grow into one of the most beloved (and highest rated) American sitcoms of the 2000s. And while its quality might have fluctuated over the years, few will deny that the end of The Office marks the end of an era.
The 100 Best Film Noirs of All Time
Since its coining in 1946 by French critic Nino Frank, who observed from afar something dark, quite literally, going on at the American cinema, the term “film noir” has been debated and debated and debated some more. Is it a genre? A subgenre? A movement? A trend? A commentary? A style? For the purposes of this introduction, let’s call it a response. Noir was nothing if not a reaction, a reflection of a nation reeling from despicable evil overseas and revolutionary upheaval on the domestic front.
The 100 Best Vampire Movies of All Time
Existing in some form or another for thousands of years, these blood-sucking creatures serve as one of horror’s most creatively flexible monsters. Besides ghoulish monsters, they can be charmers, warriors, sex symbols, sources of comedy, nihilistic philosophers and aliens. Though mostly confined to horror, vampires have also bleed their way into everything from slapstick comedy to award-winning dramas.
Abbas Kiarostami, 1940-2016
When Abbas Kiarostami died on July 4th at the age of 76, people who in any small way loved the man’s work became, as is often the case in the wake of the passing of any iconic artist, suddenly aware of confronting that love: defending it, extrapolating it, contextualizing it, explaining it.
The 20 Best "End of the World" Movies
“This is the way the world ends: not with a bang but a whimper.” Then again, what does T.S. Eliot know? As far as the movies go, the possibilities for destroying our planet or civilizations are downright infinite. Certainly, in light of several recent predictions claiming that the end of the world is ‘nigh (most of which have passed, mind you), the apocalypse has naturally been on a lot of peoples’ minds.
The 20 Best "End of the World" Movies
“This is the way the world ends: not with a bang but a whimper.” Then again, what does T.S. Eliot know? As far as the movies go, the possibilities for destroying our planet or civilizations are downright infinite. Certainly, in light of several recent predictions claiming that the end of the world is ‘nigh (most of which have passed, mind you), the apocalypse has naturally been on a lot of peoples’ minds.
The 100 Best Vampire Movies of All Time
Existing in some form or another for thousands of years, these blood-sucking creatures serve as one of horror’s most creatively flexible monsters. Besides ghoulish monsters, they can be charmers, warriors, sex symbols, sources of comedy, nihilistic philosophers and aliens. Though mostly confined to horror, vampires have also bleed their way into everything from slapstick comedy to award-winning dramas.
Listen Beyoncé New Song, "Bow Down/I Been On"
Beyoncé fans rejoice! The pop diva has released her first new song(s) in over over two years. And it’s…well…different. Supposedly two songs in one, “Bow Down/I Been On” may very well serve as Beyoncé’s most aggressive song yet (and, coming from a woman whose career consists of decimating enough jilted lovers to give Taylor Swifta run for her money, that’s saying a lot).
Devil’s in the Details: Daredevil Composer John Paesano on Scoring Hell’s Kitchen
Share Tweet Submit Pin For many fans of live-action superhero stories, the musical themes often prove to be just as integral to the hero as their color-coded costumes. Think John Williams’ rousing score for Superman, or Danny Elfman’s sweeping theme for Tim Burton’s Batman. Netflix’s Daredevil aims to be a different kind of superhero tale—one whose sounds and music emulates the chaotic, industrial urban setting of its blind protagonist. Enter John Paesano.
Emma Stone, Colin Firth to Star in Woody Allen's Latest
Woody Allen has officially cast Emma Stone and Colin Firthin his new, untitled comedy set to shoot in the South of France this summer. The film will mark Allen’s second time filming in France. His previous excursion to the country resulted in the Oscar-winning 2011 film Midnight in Paris. Longtime Allen associates Letty Aronson and Stephen Tenenbaum are set to produce the film.
Korra & Asami’s Fate Revealed in The Legend of Korra: Turf Wars Part Three
Dark Horse’s three-part original graphic novel The Legend of Korra: Turf Wars serves as an official continuation for Korra, Asami and the rest of the cast from the fan-favorite Nickelodeon cartoon series, with co-creator Michael Dante DiMartino writing and fellow creator Bryan Konietzko providing consulting duties.
Exclusive: BOOM! Studios Announces Wizard Beach From Shaun Simon & Conor Nolan
A few years ago, comic publishers realized that announcing comics at Comic Con International in San Diego usually resulted in the news getting lost between flashy film and TV trailers. The solution: announcement gauntlets like BOOM! Studios’ “The Road to San Diego,” a 10-day rollout of comic book and graphic novel news in advance of San Diego’s festivities.
Brian Michael Bendis Survived a Near-Death Experience-Now He’s Ready to Make the Best Comics of His Career
Few announcements in recent memory shook the world of comics harder than the news that Brian Michael Bendis, Marvel’s most influential creative architect for over a decade, had signed an exclusive contract to write for DC Comics.
Brian Michael Bendis Survived a Near-Death Experience-Now He’s Ready to Make the Best Comics of His Career
Few announcements in recent memory shook the world of comics harder than the news that Brian Michael Bendis, Marvel’s most influential creative architect for over a decade, had signed an exclusive contract to write for DC Comics.
Okkervil River's Will Sheff Releases 8-Bit Videogame to Promote New Album
Despite the intensely emotional nature of his music, it’s good to know Okkervil River frontman Will Sheff is still in touch with his inner nerd. As part of the promotional blitz for the band’s seventh studio release, The Silver Gymnasium, Sheff has partnered with Eyes And Ears’ Benjamin Miles to produce a multi-part, 8-bit adventure game inspired by the album. The gameplay has the player taking on the identity of a young, introverted boy searching for his sister.
Stephen King Reveals Details of The Shining Sequel - Paste Magazine
In an interview with Entertainment Weekly, Stephen King shed some light on his buzzed-about sequel to The Shining According to the article, the book—titled Doctor Sleep—takes place decades after the events of the original book. Danny Torrance, the telekinetic boy who narrowly escaped his mallet-wielding, alcoholic father in the previous novel, is now a middle-aged man working at a hospice. There, he employs his abilities to help comfort and ease the suffering of his patients.
The 100 Best Vampire Movies of All Time - Paste Magazine
Existing in some form or another for thousands of years, these blood-sucking creatures serve as one of horror’s most creatively flexible monsters. Besides ghoulish monsters, they can be charmers, warriors, sex symbols, sources of comedy, nihilistic philosophers and aliens. Though mostly confined to horror, vampires have also bleed their way into everything from slapstick comedy to award-winning dramas.
Kor Adana is Mr. Robot's Mr. Robot
Kor Adana has the kind of job both aspiring and seasoned writers alike would kill for. Namely, as a recently promoted staff writer, he’s one of a handful of individuals currently helping to dictate the creative course of Mr. Robot, USA’s brand-shattering, breakthrough series and one of television’s newly minted must-see dramas.
Manhattan and the Problem of “Peak TV”
What does it mean to exist in a Golden Age? The tragedy of this question is, generally speaking, most people rarely ever realize when they’re actively living in one—or at least, not until they recognize when it’s coming to an end.
The Best Comics Artists of 2013
Looking back at the sheer variety of comic art in 2013, it’s hard to imagine that this industry once relied on homogenized “house styles” only a few decades ago. Now, comicdom hosts a thriving cornucopia of influences and extremes that borrow just as much from the indie and alternative pools as from anywhere else. From David Aja’s stylized grit to Dash Shaw’s psychedelic panoramas, there’s an incredible wealth of vision sown throughout the past 12 months.
The 10 Coolest Announcements at Comic-Con International 2013
The homemade polyester costumes may still be cooling from the pop culture parade that took place last weekend at Comic-Con International: San Diego 2013, but Paste sorted through the tidal wave of news that stood front and center at this year’s mass exhibit.
The 13 Best Webcomics of 2013
Our goal in choosing the “best” webcomics this year was to highlight comics with wit and originality. From the playground politics of young superheroes to the crazy antics of a shapeshifting squire, these diverse comics combine genius storytelling with uniquely-imagined artwork. Each webcomic listed impressed us with its creative depth, and we know they’ll bring you hours of entertainment.
The 10 Best Comics Image Currently Publishes
The comic medium had a lot to celebrate last weekend. Not only did Iron Man 3 usher in blockbuster season with our favorite exoskeletal superhero, but Saturday saw all of the major publishers unleash a metric ton of pro bono product on Free Comic Book Day. With all of these reminders of how fabulous the printed and digital panel can be, Paste decided to sit down and take inventory of the titles that make our Wednesday comic shop jaunts an addictive necessity.
The 100 Best Film Noirs of All Time
Since its coining in 1946 by French critic Nino Frank, who observed from afar something dark, quite literally, going on at the American cinema, the term “film noir” has been debated and debated and debated some more. Is it a genre? A subgenre? A movement? A trend? A commentary? A style? For the purposes of this introduction, let’s call it a response. Noir was nothing if not a reaction, a reflection of a nation reeling from despicable evil overseas and revolutionary upheaval on the domestic front.
Hannibal: Season 3
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Almost Human: “You Are Here” (Episode 1.08)
Okay, can we seriously get Almost Human a good title credit sequence? Every week, I tune in only to find myself distracted by the cheapness on display when it comes to the credits. Whereas other shows have a great theme or snappy images to introduce their show, Almost Human’s opening sequence simply has a narrator reading off the show’s premise over various unremarkable clips from the first few episodes.
Steve Rannazzisi: Manchild
Steve Rannazzisi has named his latest stand-up special Manchild, but perhaps a better title would have been Manchild, Reformed. From explaining the intricacies of marital life to addressing the trials and tribulations of raising young children, Rannazzisi positions himself as an individual who has very much embraced the straight-and-narrow path (for the most part), without losing his comedic edge.
Mumford & Sons Booted from Famed Atlanta Strip Club - Paste Magazine
Some would say you’re not officially a rock band until you’ve been kicked out of at least one club. That being said, when your musical output consists mostly of folk-influenced, lovelorn ballads, such behavior can’t help but seem a tad out-of-character. Yet, that was the case for the Grammy-winning band Mumford & Sons who apparently found themselves ejected from the Clermont Lounge, a famous strip club in Atlanta, late Tuesday night.
12 Marvel and DC Superheroes That Should Have Their Own Movie
Back in 1998, New Line Cinema released Blade, an adaptation of a lesser known Marvel property starring Wesley Snipes. The movie’s phenomenal success would later prove to be the impetus for a whole new generation of blockbuster comic book adaptations, a trend that seemed to have burned itself out in the mid-90s with abysmal releases like The Phantom and the Shaq vehicle Steel.
Mark Hamill Says He Will Likely Return for New Star Wars Films - Paste Magazine
Though nothing has been set in stone, fans of the original Star Wars trilogy might just now have even more reason to be excited about the new batch of films from J.J. Abrams. In an interview with Entertainment Tonight, Mark Hamill—who portrayed iconic protagonist Luke Skywalker—says that chances are good for him appearing in the new Star Wars films in some capacity. “George [Lucas] wanted to know whether we’d be interested,” Hamill said in the interview.
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