These are the top-rated films produced around the world
Cinema reaches so far beyond the confines of Hollywood, and any cinephile limiting their movie-watching to a single language or region is missing out on a world of rich tales, intricate storytelling, and deeply nuanced adventures. Everyone, no matter where they're from, tells stories about love, loss, fantasy, violence, laughter, mystery, and romance, but the style of storytelling can vary in entirely innovative ways. Rave Reviews compiled a list of top films produced across 227 countries and territories around the world based on IMDb ratings, using films that were shot in the country instead only if there were no qualifying films produced there. So buckle in for a ride through some of the best international features, and get ready to mark these down in your watchlist.
2024-05-13T15:02:23Z
21 Best Harrison Ford Movies for an Epic Movie Night
The star of 1923 is in some all-time greats. Before he was playing in the Yellowstone prequel, 1923 (with the inimitable Helen Mirren), Harrison Ford was dazzling us as a leading man in movies of all genres. Whether he's saving the world from danger as CIA Agent Jack Ryan, searching for hidden treasure as Indiana Jones, or running around the galaxy with his buddy Chewbacca as Han Solo, we can always count on Ford's smoldering good looks, gruff voice, and dry wit. And fun fact: He holds the Guinness World Record Award for "Highest Grossing Actor of All Time" (2016) amongst all the other nominations and awards he's won over the years. Whether you're carrying a major crush or just love a good thriller movie, there's truly something for everyone on this roundup of Ford's greatest flicks. So gather up your girlfriends, your favorite snacks and even more rom-coms to fill up an epic movie night featuring leading men, with Harrison Ford being at the top! If you're on the hunt for even more Ford, check out our list of the best 4th of July movies, where you'll find him and even more heroes.
2024-07-03T15:09:50Z
Authors who hated their movie adaptations
From 'Breakfast at Tiffany's' to 'Lord of the Rings,' there are numerous movies based on books. A number of book-to-film adaptations are successful, winning Oscars and becoming cult classics, while others flop at the box office and are quickly forgotten. However, perhaps the biggest criticism comes from the authors themselves. Turns out there's plenty of authors who hated the Hollywood adaptations of their work. Acclaimed author James Ellroy has kept relatively quiet about the star-studded 1997 film adaptation of his novel 'L.A. Confidential' for more than two decades. The movie, directed by Curtis Hanson, starred Russell Crowe and Kim Basinger as the leads, along with Kevin Spacey, Guy Pearce, and James Cromwell. It was both a commercial and critical success, receiving nine Oscar nominations that year. Ellroy wasn't convinced, however. He has shared some misgivings about the movie over the years, and when Hanson died in 2016, he wrote a tribute to him that both praised his craftsmanship and described the film as "problematic." Ellroy recently spoke at the Los Angeles Times Festival of Books on April 22, and this time, he didn't hold back. “I think it’s turkey of the highest form. I think Russell Crowe and Kim Basinger are impotent. The director died, so now I can disparage the movie," he said in conversation with fellow crime author Michael Connelly. In the past, he explained in more diplomatic terms that he and Hanson's dramatic senses were always at odds, even though he respected him as an artist. Take a look at this gallery and meet the other novelists who weren't particularly pleased with these film adaptations.
2024-07-04T17:49:11Z