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 Sidney Lumet Movies, Ranked
A career marked by longevity and consistency, these are the best films from Sidney Lumet.
Best Action Sequels Ever Made, Ranked
From The Dark Knight to T2: Judgment Day, these sequels built on their original premise while still delivering great action.
Best Paul Schrader Movies, ranked
The former screenwriting partner to Martin Scorsese has a filmography that's audacious and controversial. These are the 10 best.
Best Neo-Noirs of the 90s, Ranked
The 90s were the decade the noir got repurposed. From Memento to Fargo, these are the best.
Best Films Set in Los Angeles, Ranked
Los Angeles is the home of Hollywood and many bizarre tales. Here are the 9 best films that take place in the city of angels.
Best Baseball Movies, Ranked
The baseball season kicked off this past weekend, here's a look at the best movies about America's Pastime.
Best South Korean Movies of the 2010s, Ranked
South Korea is a country ripe with filmmaking talent. From New World to Parasite, these are the best movies from the 2010s.
Best Oscar-Winning Performances of the 90s, Ranked
The 90s were a stacked decade for Oscar-winning performances, from Tom Hanks in Philadelphia to Frances McDormand in Fargo. Here are the best.
10 Best Romantic Thrillers of the 80s & 90s, Ranked
Erotic thrillers went on a prime run in the 80s and 90s. From Fatal Attraction to Basic Instinct, these films are the best of them.
Best 2010s Movies Directed By Women, Ranked
From Zero Dark Thirty to Lady Bird, here are the best movies from the 2010s that were directed by women.
10 Best Women-Led Comedies, Ranked
In honor of Women's History Month, here's a list dedicated to the funniest women-led movies.
10 Movies That Made 2007 a Great Year For Cinema
2007 was a year for the age for cinema. Here's a look at 10 movies that made it so.
Best 70s Crime Films, Ranked
The 1970s were a decade when crime films flourished. Here's a list of the best.
Best Denzel Washington Movies, Ranked
Here are the ten best films from one of the greatest of his generation.
Here's 10 of Quentin Tarantino's Best Movie Characters, Ranked
Quentin Tarantino's wild universe of characters gets an overview.
Best Films Set in New York, Ranked
Here's a list of films that capture all that New York City has to offer.
10 Best Ridley Scott Films, Ranked
A look at the prolific career and 10 best films from Ridley Scott.
10 Best Joaquin Phoenix Performances
A look at the career of one of Hollywood's most versatile actors, Joaquin Phoenix.