Synopsis “Palmer” is a 2021 American drama directed by Fisher Stevens, featuring Justin Timberlake in an understated yet gripping role as a man grappling with his past. After his release from prison, Palmer unexpectedly grows attached to a young boy who defies gender norms. The film explores how kindness, small as it may seem, can […]
Introduction Scott Derrickson directed the 2005 supernatural horror film The Exorcism of Emily Rose, which he co-wrote with Paul Harris Boardman. The film is based on the life story of Anneliese Michel, a German woman who was subjected to Catholic exorcisms. Following her death, criminal charges were filed against the priests for her murder. Emily
Introduction Veronica is a Spanish supernatural horror that came out in 2017, directed by Paco Plaza, who was part of the acclaimed [REC] series. It is loosely based on one of the possession cases in Madrid during the early 1990s. The film is regarded for its atmosphere, psychological tension, and unsettling storytelling. Unlike many possession
Synopsis Ride or Die, a 2021 release, is a psychological thriller and romance drama Japanese film directed by Ryuichi Hiroki. The film is based on the manga Gunjo by Ching Nakamura and provides a provocative and emotionally complicated narrative about love, trauma, and moral complexities. It is certainly not your average romance film, as it
Introduction and Premise The Old Guard is an action-fantasy film released in 2020, directed by Gina Prince-Bythewood, and features a screenplay co-written by the director with Greg Rucka, who created the original graphic novel alongside Leandro Fernández. The story centers on historical warriors disguised as modern-day soldiers who are immortal and possess healing powers. They
Synopsis Directed and co-written by Bartosz M. Kowalski, Nobody Sleeps in the Woods Tonight Part 2 (Polish title: W lesie dziś nie zaśnie nikt 2) is a direct spin-off of the 2020 Polish horror slasher film. While the original drew inspiration from iconic American slasher films such as Friday the 13th and The Texas Chain
Synopsis Directed by David Ayer and released on Netflix in December 2017, Bright is an audacious urban fantasy film imagining a contemporary Los Angeles where humans live alongside fantastical creatures like orcs, elves, fairies, and centaurs. It mixes a gritty police procedural with high-concept fantasy, and aims to retell conflicts through the lens of magical
Synopsis Flashback is a self-reflective sci-fi thriller directed by Christopher MacBride that echoes in the viewer’s mind with themes of memory, time, and unresolved trauma. The film is a psychological puzzle and was released in 2020 as The Education of Fredrick Fitzell. It seamlessly intertwines fantasy and reality, past and present. The film follows Fredrick
Synopsis London Fields is a neo-noir mystery thriller that attempts to weave together metaphysical dread, eroticism, and impending doom. It is based on Martin Amis’s 1989 novel bearing the same title. The narrative follows Nicola Six, a clairvoyant femme fatale who, in a dystopian London on the verge of societal collapse, has foreseen her murder.
X is a 2022 horror film by Ti West that couples an homage to 1970s grindhouse cinema with an exploration of aging, repression, sexuality, and the price of fame. X is not just a slasher film; it is a stylish and thoughtful commentary on genre expectations brimming with rich symbolism and unforgettable imagery. Plot Summary
