Our 145 Most-Anticipated Films of 2012
Now that we've made it through the first two weeks of January relatively unscathed, it is time to kick off our countdown of our most-anticipated films of the ...
The Film Stage
The Best Films of 2011
After highlighting other areas in film this year (here), it is time to share our favorites. Compiled in eight separate lists featuring over 100 films, you wil...
The Top 10 Directorial Debuts of 2011
There are few things more exciting in cinema than witnessing the birth of a new talent. We've covered the breakthrough performances of the year and now it i...
The Top 10 Documentaries of 2011
2011 has been a fantastic year for documentaries. In fact, you might see more than one on our best films of 2011 list. But in order to give the genre the re...
The Top 10 Endings of 2011
You've read our Top 10 Openings of 2011 and now we have the other side of the spectrum. Don't you hate it when you walk out of the theater and just moments ...
The Top 10 Openings of 2011
The first few moments of a film can be precious. Landing an ending is vital, but a great initial hook can set that perfect tone to invite us into the story....
The Top 10 Trailers of 2011
It may seem inane to highlight the year's best pieces of marketing, after all their sole job is to get you in a theater. But akin to great short film, a few...
The Top 10 Breakthrough Performances of 2011
One only gets a sole opportunity to make their initial mark and it is a thoroughly remarkable experience to witness a star in the making. This year we've se...
[Review] Apollo 18
When The Blair Witch Project came out just over a decade ago, the BBFC had declared me to be too naive and sensitive-minded to watch it in the cinema due to...
The Best Films of 2011 [Pre-Oscar Season]
Just about every year around this time, many filmgoers complain that it has been disappointing experience at the cinema. Here at The Film Stage we've handpick...
