About Erik Nielsen
Erik Nielsen is a working writer and photographer living in NYC. His writing on film has been published in the online film magazines The Film Stage and Little White Lies. While his writing on photography has been published in The Independent and Musèe Magazine. As a photographer, you can find Erik's work in places like Pitchfork, Juxtaprose, the NY Post, and The Daily News.
Best Spike Lee Films, Ranked
Here are the 11 best movies from Spike Lee, one of the most prolific directors of all time.
Best Brian De Palma Films, Ranked
Here's a look at the best works of the controversial director Brian De Palma, from Scarface to Blow Out.
Best Political Thrillers, Ranked
Political thrillers ooze paranoia and grief, but remain a staple of entertainment. From Munich to JFK, here are the ten best, ranked.
Paul Newman's 10 Best Performances, Ranked
An icon that transcends definition, Paul Newman was one of the greatest to grace the big and small screens. Here are his best performances, ranked.
Best Films Involving a Train, Ranked
The train has a figure of action and has always had its place in the history of movies. From The Commuter to Spirited Away, here are the best.
Best Threequels of All Time, Ranked
Making the third film in a franchise is no easy task, but these films, from Logan to Return of the King, prove to be the best of their kind.
Best Male Performances in Movies of the 2000s, Ranked
With acting heavyweights Daniel Day-Lewis and Phillip Seymour Hoffman, the 2000s had many magnetic performances.
Most Underrated Crime Movies from the 90s, Ranked
From Ronin to A Simple Plan, these are overlooked crime films from a prosperous decade of work that deserves their fair share of recognition.
Most Underrated Sequels, Ranked
Making a sequel is no easy task. Since time has passed, it's easy to see how these sequel films are underrated.
Best Performances in a Martin Scorsese Movie (That Aren't from Robert De Niro or Leonardo DiCaprio)
Martin Scorsese has directed a slew of some of the greatest actors across multiple generations. These are the best performances in his movies.
Best Blue-Collar Hero Movies, Ranked
From labor organizers to regular people doing extraordinary things, these are the best blue-collar hero movies.
Best Man On The Run Films, Ranked
When the main character has to fight for their freedom while constantly threatened by the road ahead, they make for some of the best films out there.
Best Movies About Journalism, Ranked
A staple of the old industry but still creating new stories to tell, these are the best movies about journalism.
Best American Screenplays of the 2010s, Ranked
A decade that proved to be buzzing with talent, new and old, these are the best American screenplays of the 2010s.
Best Perilous Journey Films, Ranked
As epic and perilous as they come, these films take people to the brink and test the strength of the human spirit.
Best Small-Town Crime Films, Ranked
The small-town crime film genre is packed with gems. From Fargo to Badlands, here are the best.
Best American Screenplays of the 2000s, Ranked
From Almost Famous to Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind, here are the greatest scripts of the early part of the century, ranked.
Best Tony Scott Films, Ranked
Tony Scott was an action pioneer who left behind a legacy of great blockbuster films, from Top Gun to Unstoppable.
Best Gene Hackman Performances of All Time, Ranked
Retired for nearly 20 years, Gene Hackman's career showcases a talent that should be regarded as one of the greats.
Best Comedy Movies Based on Comic Books, Ranked
From Scott Pilgrim vs the World to Deadpool, here's a list of the funniest movies that comic books and graphic novels have to offer.