Synopsis “9½ Weeks,” released in 1986, is a film by British director Adrian Lyne, a screen adaptation of Ingeborg Day’s novel, which was published under the alias Elizabeth McNeill. The movie delves into issues of sexual fixation, emotional addiction, human relationships, and the nature of connection. Elizabeth McGraw, played by Kim Basinger, grapples with her […]
Showgirls is an American erotic drama film that was released in 1995 and is directed by Paul Verhoeven. It tells the story of an ambitious and turbulent journey of Nomi Malone who is played by Elizabeth Berkley as she traverses through the sordid side of American showbiz in Las Vegas. The film emerged as a
Released in 1996, David Cronenberg’s Crash is perhaps one of the most controversial and polarizing pieces of film in history. The film is an adaptation of J.G. Ballard’s 1973 novel, and it captures the world of symphorophilia which is the sexual attraction to the act of car accidents. While it may seem like an erotic
D.H. Lawrence’s novel Lady Chatterley’s Lover, once banned in many countries, has been adapted multiple times over the years, but for reasons of emotional depth, sensuality, and modern relevance, the 2022 Netflix version by Laure de Clermont-Tonnerre stands out. It is not only focused on sex but rather love, healing, personal liberty, and class inequality
Overview and Premise The Package is a Netflix released exaggerated teenage comedy from August 2018. Under the direction of Jake Szymanski, the film captures a group of teenage friends whose gentle camping getaway transforms into an unhinged quest to save a severed body part. Despite the crude foundation, the venture is heartwarming in its loyalty
Overview and Historical Context The 2007 movie Lust, Caution is Ang Lee’s richly woven espionage drama that starts with a short story by the Chinese writer Eileen Chang. It takes place in Shanghai during World War II, in the era of Japanese occupation. The film follows a young woman who participates in an elaborate scheme
Introduction and Context Released in 2002, Secretary is a romantic comedy-drama film directed by Steven Shainberg. Gaitskill’s short story serves as the film’s basis, while Gyllenhaal and Spader play roles that center around relationship healing in a non-traditional manner. Secretary has been described as a character study that examines delicate emotions while depicting the complexities
Overview Best has served as a journalist for years, and in 2016 he released a dark and engaging investigative documentary titled Dirty Games: The Dark Side of Sports. This documentary has revealed parts of the sports industry that people often do not see, such as: corruption and criminal practices that accompany some of the most
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
A Dangerous Method is a 2011 psychological drama by David Cronenberg, who adapted it from Christopher Hampton’s play The Talking Cure. It examines the complex interpersonal dynamics between Carl Jung, Sigmund Freud, and Sabina Spielrein—the primary figures in psychoanalysis—and situates them in the early 20th century, exploring their turbulent relationships that formed a web of
