Drama

The Revenant

The Revenant

Synopsis The Revenant is a 2015 film directed by Alejandro G. Iñárritu which draws from true happenings as an epic survival drama. The film is an emotionally gripping tale of survival and vengeance set in the 19th century American wilderness, and is inspired by the life of a frontiersman named Hugh Glass. The narrative is […]

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Green Bones

Green Bones

Introduction Green Bones is a Filipino Drama film to be released in 2024. It is Directed by Zig Dulay, a filmmaker known for socially conscious works. It Stars Dennis Trillo and Ruru Madrid, who helped portray some of the most emotionally impactful roles of the film and was one of the standout entries at the

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On Swift Horses

On Swift Horses

Introduction On Swift Horses is a romantic drama Minahan creates out of the 2019 novel by Shannon Pufahl. It is set in America after the Korean War and features a remarkable cast of Daisy Edgar-Jones, Jacob Elordi, Will Poult, Diego Calva, and Sasha Calle. On Swift Horses captures two people bonded by marriage but deeply

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Cherry 2021

Cherry 2021

Introduction Cherry is a crime drama film released in 2021 and directed by Hollywood veterans, Anthony and Joe Russo, who have the Marvel Cinematic Universe to their names. Cherry, released in 2021 and starring Tom Holland, is a departure from Russo’s more popular work which relies on flashiness and graphics and is rather a stylized

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Winter’s Tale

Winter’s Tale

Overview Winter’s Tale is a romantic fantasy movie from 2014, released under the direction and script of Akiva Goldsman, which marked his directorial debut. The film revolves these a novel “Winter’s Tale” written by Mark Helprin in 1983, and is a compelling combination of historical romance, spiritual allegory, and supernatural fantasy. It includes an impressive

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Aftermath

Aftermath

Overview The 2017 American film ‘Aftermath,’ directed by Elliott Lester and co-scripted with Javier Gullón, is a drama and thriller starring Arnold Schwarzenegger, who plays a part that is not typical for him. Instead of playing the role of an action hero, Schwarzenegger portrays a father who struggles emotionally after a horrific aviation disaster. The

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The Imitation Game

The Imitation Game

Synopsis Released in 2014, “The Imitation Game” is a historical drama directed by Morten Tyldum. It is based on Alan Turing’s biography, “The Enigma,” by Andrew Hodges. The movie focuses on the life of Alan Turing, a remarkable British mathematician and a pioneer of modern computing. During World War II, he helped lead the efforts

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Last Summer

Last Summer

Synopsis “Geçen Yaz” which translates to “Last Summer” is a Turkish film that came out in 2021. Like many other coming-of-age films, “Last Summer” focuses on the romance and the juxtaposing trial of growing up. “Last Summer” is directed by Ozan Açıktan and explores the bittersweet realm of first love, intimacy and the self-identity struggles

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The Finest Hours

The Finest Hours

Synopsis In 2016, Craig Gillespie directed “The Finest Hours,” a disaster drama film which is a part of American cinema. This film is based on the true chronological events narrated in the 2009 book “The Finest Hours: The True Story of the U.S. Coast Guard’s Most Daring Sea Rescue,” written by Michael J. Tougias and

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