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
Overview Ford v Ferrari is a historical sports drama released in 2019 and directed by James Mangold. It features Matt Damon as Carroll Shelby and Christian Bale as Ken Miles, two American automotive icons who helped Ford mount an aggressive challenge on the unrivaled Ferrari racing team during the 24 Hours of Le Mans in
Introduction Hypnotic is a psychological action thriller that features mind control, government conspiracy, and personal identity. Directed by Robert Rodriguez and starring Ben Affleck, this film weaves together mystery with fast-paced action. It centers on a detective’s desperate quest to re-unite with his daughter only to find himself in a tangled web of reality distortion
The American Society of Magical Negroes is a satirical film that takes on one of the most problematic Hollywood tropes, “The Magical Negro.” Kobi Libii executively produced the movie and as his feature debut, he seeks to challenge a conventional narrative while simultaneously mystifying – what if such trope existed in reality? This “real” system
Nowhere is an intense survival thriller from Spain directed by Albert Pintó and produced by a team that includes Ernest Riera, Indiana Lista, Seanne Winslow, Teresa de Rosendo, and Miguel Ruz. Released in 2023, the film features an emotionally charged story intertwined with elements of claustrophobic survival which contributed to its international success on streaming
A screenplay by Robert Zappia, who devised a narrative with Earl and Todd R. Jones, Prey for the Devil is a modern supernatural horror film with gothic elements restrained by some modern stylistics. The film centers around a demonic puzzlement advanced nun grappling not only with hellish forces but also her personal traumatic history. Synopsis
Little Children, released in 2006 and directed by Todd Field alongside co-writer Tom Perotta, is a fascinating portrayal of suburban American life along with the moral quagmire it often gets engulfed in. The movie revolves around a New England suburb with an overhanging sense of calm that undermines a reality fraught with emotional discontent. Everything
The Layover is a road-trip and romantic comedy that features the work of William H. Macy, who serves as both director, and lead actor in the film. It was written by David Hornsby and Lance Krall alongside Macy, starring Daddario and Upton in lead roles. The film attempts to showcase female-female friendships while exploring themes
Post-apocalyptic western Future World (2018) is a film showcase Frances directed with Bruce Thierry Cheung. Co-owned by James Franco and Lukas, Haas the movie details elements of revenge thrillers combined with fictionalistic dystopia. Starring well-known actors such as James Franco, Milla Jovovich, and newly introduced Snoop Dogg, the movie examines detonating afflictions caused by desperate
