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Bagheera

Bagheera

Summary Bagheera is a psychological romantic thriller film in Tamil released in 2023 with Adhik Ravichandran directing and writing it. Prabhu Deva plays the main character. That particular film examines the twisted psyche of a man turned into a serial killer who seeks out women he deems disloyal or immoral. What begins as a love […]

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Bright

Bright

Synopsis In the present-day alternate universe of “Bright,” ever-present mythical creatures live alongside humans, albeit not in harmony. Society is marked with deep-set divisions both racially and along species lines—elves reside in affluent neighborhoods, humans populate the middle class, and orcs are largely marginalized. Although magic exists, it’s both dangerous and can only be wielded

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Freelance

Freelance

Introduction Recently released in 2023, Pierre Morel’s action-comedy film Freelance pays homage to the early 2000s jungle-set adventures that were ubiquitous in Hollywood. With a cast including John Cena, Alison Brie, Juan Pablo Raba, and Christian Slater, the film seeks to blend satire with political themes and action spectacles to create a humorous adventure. Attempting

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The Old Guard

The Old Guard

Synopsis The Old Guard is an action-fantasy film released in 2020, blending thrilling fight scenes with profound questions regarding immortality and human morality. The story follows Andromache of Scythia, known as Andy, who is played by Charlize Theron. Andy is the leader of a secret warrior group suffering from a centuries old curse: they can

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The Kitchen

The Kitchen

The Kitchen is a crime drama film released in 2019 and directed by Andrea Berloff in her directorial debut. The film is a adaptation of a comic book by the same name, written by Ollie Masters and Ming Doyle, published by DC/Vertigo. It is set in the late 1970s and follows the life of three

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The Wrath of Becky

The Wrath of Becky

Introduction & Context The Wrath of Becky is a 2023 American action-horror thriller directed by Matt Angel and Suzanne Coote. Written by Angel, the film picks up where the 2020 indie hit Becky left off, delivering a brutal continuation of its teen heroine’s story. Lulu Wilson once again steps into the title role, anchoring the

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Infinite

Infinite

Infinite (2021) is a science-fiction action-thriller helmed by Antoine Fuqua, drawing inspiration from D. Eric Maikranzs novel The Reincarnationist Papers. The ensemble cast features Mark Wahlberg, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Sophie Cookson, Jason Mantzoukas, Rupert Friend, Toby Jones, and Dylan OBrien. The film tackles reincarnation through a sweeping premise: some people retain vivid memories of every past

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Jupiter Ascending

Jupiter Ascending

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

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Seventh Son

Seventh Son

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

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Ford v Ferrari

Ford v Ferrari

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

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