Synopsis & Overview Shortbus is an ensemble film with a character-centric approach set in New York City. It features a salon-bar, shortbus, which functions as a sex positive haven. Shortbus serves both as refuge and intersectional ground for diverse people to connect on several levels—physical, emotional or artistic. The protagonists are several flawed and isolated […]
Synopsis & Plot Analysis The core of the film Pleasure focuses on the life of Lina, a 19 year old Swedish whose dreams are to become an adult film star. Adopting the stage name ‘Bella Cherry’ she finds herself at the center Los Angeles’s bling culture. There, she soon gets absorbed in a world that
Introduction Jupiter Ascending is a space opera filled with stunning visual effects, and integrates elements of fantasy and political drama alongside science fiction. The film is directed by the Wachowski siblings, known for their work on the Matrix Trilogy, who tells the story of a woman from Earth who learns she is the reincarnated alien
Overview Fair Game is a story of political tension that features Valerie Plame, the CIA agent who had her identity exposed to the public in 2003. Exposed by the media as a government spy, she spent years undercover gathering information for the CIA. The movie intertwines elements of a thriller with a domestic drama showcasing
Introduction: Hooking Up is a romantic comedy-drama centered around the themes of addiction, illness, and personal development. It balances emotion with humor and features Brittany Snow and Sam Richardson in roles that, while differing in perspective, are irrevocably shaped by the same turn of fate. The movie is directed by Nico Raineau and follows their
Introduction “Don Jon” is a contemporary romantic dramedy that explores the intricate themes of addiction, emotional connections alongside modern media’s unrealistic expectations. It is an exploration of the intimate bonds between people and their addictions. This film serves as the directorial debut for Joseph Gordon-Levitt who made his mark directing, writing, and acting in this
Introduction Adam Salky’s “Intrusion,” which was co-produced with Christopher Sparling, is a psychological thriller that probes deeply into the issues of trauma, trust, and domestic life’s muffled tensions. The narrative centers on a seemingly perfect couple whose lives are interrupted by brutal home invasions. While set within the ultra-modern confines of a contemporary house in
Introduction Prey is an action pack science fiction movie released in 2022 that brings a new unique story to the predator franchise as it places part of the film around the early 1700s Comanche tribe. The film’s new twist and outlook gives a great cultural vibe and underused perspective to the series which has been
Introduction Seventh Son is a high-fantasy adventure film directed by Sergei Bodrov and features an ensemble cast which includes Jeff Bridges, Ben Barnes, Juliane Moore, Kit Harington, and Alicia Vikander. The film is inspired by Joseph Delaney’s novel “The Spook’s Apprentice”. It intricately weaves dark folklore with magical battles set against breathtaking landscapes. The film
Introduction Sexual Chronicles of a French Family is a film from France that falls under the comedy-drama genre, touching upon sexuality as presented through the scope of a family across different generations. As much as it seeks to normalize depicting sex in movies, the ultimate goal is addressing the taboo and using everyday life scenarios
