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Siberia

Siberia

Siberia is a 2018 film that mixes romance and thrillers together, directed by Matthew Ross. The film features Reeves in the main role and incorporates themes of crime, romance, and mystery all set in the remote region of Siberia, Russia, where diamond smuggling takes place. Co-starring Ana Ularu, Siberia attempts to combine dual approaches to […]

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Mayhem

Mayhem

Plot Summary The action takes place in the sterile, windowless basements of a soulless corporate law firm called Onga Worldwide. The protagonist is derek Cho, an underachieving employee who is about to be let go. He is shy, timid, and socially awkward, which easily makes him the butt of the jokes among his peers. There

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Private Tutor

Private Tutor

Jordan Ross’s The Tutor, released in 2023, is a thought-provoking psychological thriller that delves into themes such as control, exploitation, and the inescapable influence of history. Alongside a screenplay by Ryan King, the movie features Garrett Hedlund, Noah Schnapp, and Victoria Justice. Together, the trio forms a small yet powerful cast that unpacks a narrative

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HIT: The Second Case

HIT: The Second Case

Sailesh Kolanu’s HIT: The Second Case is an engrossing and intense Telugu crime thriller that continues the “Homicide Intervention Team” universe from the 2020 movie HIT: The First Case. Unlike the first part, which focused on Vikram, this sequel has Adivi Sesh as Krishna Dev, a new protagonist. The film expertly blends intricate psychological tension

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The Karate Kid

The Karate Kid

The American martial arts drama film “The Karate Kid” released in 1984, was directed by John G. Avildsen with a screenplay by Robert Mark Kamen. It stars Ralph Macchio and Pat Morita which, together, take us on an emotional journey that broadens the lens of friendship, self-reflection, and cultural compassion. For almost 127 minutes, the

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The Accountant

The Accountant

“The Accountant” is a 2016 action thriller film that was written and produced by Bill Dubuque and directed by Gavin O’Connor, featuring a remarkable performance from Ben Affleck. The film integrates sharp suspense with moral nuances and violence, including autism, vigilantism, and financial crime. With a blend of intellect and physicality, the film shines as

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Superboys of Malegaon

Superboys of Malegaon

Directed by Reema Kagti and penned by Varun Grover, Superboys of Malegaon is a poignant adaptation based on the 2008 documentary Supermen of Malegaon. It chronicles the aspirations and film obsessions of a group of friends from the industrial town of Malegaon in Maharashtra. Humor, nostalgia, and social insight weave together to pay poignant tribute

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Wet Woman in the Wind

Wet Woman in the Wind

🎬 Plot Synopsis The narrative unfolds as Kanda, a Tokyo salaryman, grapples with the growing disinterest in his marriage and life. Unlike the city’s dull routine, the sudden appearance of his childhood friend, Hana, from the countryside, being far from dull, piques his interest. City life and social expectations come crashing down on Kanda, and

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Space Sweepers

Space Sweepers

🚀 Premise and Setting Terrene has become ecologically devastated; its upper atmosphere poisoned with cities lying in neglect. The rich reside off-planet in luxury, while most people struggle to survive among drifting space junk and crumbling megacities. In the midst of all this, The Victory, which is a result of a “space sweeping” ship, captures

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The Medium

The Medium

🎬 Plot Summary The film opens in Thailand’s Isan region, where we are introduced to Nong, a non-verbal medium who channels spirits for her community. She lives with her nephew Take, who is training to be a monk. Bae, a Korean ethnographic documentarian, has come to shoot a documentary on Nong’s abilities, which results in

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