Introduction The Dark Tower is an American film which combines elements of science fiction, western and fantasy, and was released in 2017. It was directed by Nikolaj Arcel and is loosely based off of Stephen King’s best-selling novel series, something which the film sought to build upon rather than simply tell. This new story, which […]
Introduction Poseidon is an American disaster movie from 2006 directed by Wolfgang Petersen with a screenplay by Mark Protosevich. It is a more recent adaptation of a 1972 film The Poseidon Adventure which was based on the novel of the same name by Paul Gallico. Poseidon is regarded as one of the visually ambitious disaster
Synopsis Horizon Line is a 2020 survival thriller directed by Swedish filmmaker Mikael Marcimain, known for his atmospheric dramas. The movie is almost entirely set on a small single-engine plane, where a couple is trapped in a terrifying 10,000 feet airborne adventure. With no pilot, autopilot, or navigational skills, the odds are stacked against them.
Synopsis Love and Monsters is a 2020 romantic adventure film set in a post-apocalyptic world overrun by gigantic mutated creatures. It combines action and comedy with heartfelt moments. Directed by Michael Matthews and written by Brian Duffield and Matthew Robinson, the film captures the distinct journeys of its protagonist, who traverses the dangerous world for
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
The Martian is a science fiction film released in 2015, directed by Ridley Scott and starring Matt Damon. The film’s screenplay was written Drew Goddard from Andy Weir’s bestselling novel. The film expertly weaves humor, suspense, and scientific problem-solving into an engaging narrative. It won awards for its visual presentation in addition to receiving praise
Overview & Background Adrift is an American survival drama released in 2018, directed by Baltasar Kormakur. The film depicts the astonishing life story of a woman sailing across the Pacific Ocean and surviving a devastating hurricane, as recounted in Tami Oldham Ashcraft’s memoir, Red Sky In Mourning. Set in 1983, the movie features Shailene Woodley
Synopsis Ridley Scott directed “Prometheus”, a 2012 science fiction film that serves as a prequel to the Alien franchise. Although it is part of a series, this particular film tackles deep philosophical issues concerning the genesis of human beings and life apart from other works in the series. The screenplay was crafted by Jon Spaihts
The Introduction and Background In this introduction, I would like to present the movie “Maleficent”, a dark American fantasy film produced in the year of 2014 by Roth Films “”Disney Pictures.” The storyline is based on disney’s animated classic movie “”Sleeping Beauty,”” where it was further developed from the villainess ‘ Maleficent: What she feels
Joseph Kosinski directed the film Oblivion in 2013, pulling inspiration from his unpublished graphic novel of the same name. Tom Cruise starred alongside Andrea Riseborough, Olga Kurylenko, Morgan Freeman, and Nikolaj Coster-Waldau revealing a visually stunning and contemplative dystopian future that serves as the narrative backdrop where remnants of Earth are policed by humans who
