Schindler’s List

Ralph Fiennes excels at playing villains, even when he isn’t necessarily trying to. The English Patient is a good example of this. Even though Laszlo de Almásy (Fiennes) is our main character that we should sympathize with,…

After the Holocaust, the catchphrase “Never Again” caught fire. It was supposed to be the reminder of what hate and prejudice can do to humanity. But in the 76 years since World War II ended,…

Every writer or director has his or her own signature style. Quentin Tarantino’s signature films contain violence, humor, a slightly out-there narrative, and many callbacks to the films ans shows that he loved growing up.…

I don’t cry much at movies. I don’t say that to brag or to show how emotionally stunted I am; it’s merely a fact about myself. So, when a movie can actually bring tears to…

Every genre has at least one defining film that comes to mind when thinking of or discussing the genre. When one thinks of Holocaust films, there one film that automatically comes to mind: Schindler’s List.…

This article pitting On the Waterfront vs. Schindler’s List in the Best vs. the Best series was originally published on reelreader.com, a great website for discussing pop culture and entertainment. We are taking another spin at…

On March 29th, Steven Spielberg’s adaptation of Ready Player One will be playing in theaters across the country. In honor of this great director, let’s revisit some of his iconic films, starting with Schindler’s List.  A winner of…