In Bed (In la cama), a film about drama directed by Matias Bize, attempts to reveal the passion, frailty and the nature of intimacy itself. The film, released in 2005, takes place in a singular setting – a motel room where two strangers have erotic and turbulent rendezvous. As with other works of the director, […]
It was released in 2017 and directed by Andrey Muschietti, It, is a retelling of Stephen King’s acclaimed novel by the same name published in 1986. The film takes a new approach on the old tale, mixing the aspects of supernatural fright and engaging drama of growing up, which pleases audiences accross the globe and
B.A. Pass is a Hindi drama neo-noir film directed by Ajay Bahl released in 2013, which brings to the fore the themes around exploitation and survival set in the dark side of urban life. Sikka’s short story ‘The Railway Aunty’ in the anthology ‘Delhi Noir’ provides the basis for the film. It is a fast-paced
Darling Nikki is a bold independent drama that delves into love, treachery, and the intricacies of humanity. It was directed by Greg Carter and released in 2016. The film uses theme of passion and power to tell the narrative of two people whose decisions take them on a journey of self reflection and turmoil. Through
Brad Anderson’s The Silent Hour is an unrestrained action thriller that immerses viewers in turbulent matters of betrayal, revenge, and morality. The story is set and shot in an urban setting, plus it stars Mark Strong alongside Joel Kinnaman. The film offers a gurgingly intense plot with emotional overtones. Even with all of these qualities,
The Girls to Buy (Dziewczyny z Dubaju) is a Polish drama film directed by Maria Sadowska released in 2021. The movie is loosely based on real life events and explores the intricate and sordid background of power, wealth, and betrayal. The depiction is based on an even highly controversial novel by Piotr Krysiak which follows
Theresa & Allison is an indie horror film directed by Jeremiah Kipp and released in 2019 that takes on the subject of vampires in a new and gritty way. This film separates itself from the idealistic images of vampires presented in pop culture cinema, instead exploring the primal aspects of immortality and touching on topics
The 2018 action thriller Skyscraper, directed by Rawson Marshall Thurber, is an edge of the seat thrill ride that also incorporates a type of disaster movie where adrenaline fueled stunts take center stage. The film has Johnson “The Rock” as its lead riding on waves of exciting action, magnificent special effects, and an emotional family
Directed by Ari Aster, Hereditary is a psychological horror film that was released in the year 2018. It is centered around family trauma, grief, and the demons of inheritance. Because of its unique approach towards horror, Hereditary was hailed as one of the most terrifying movies of the decade. The film’s haunting atmosphere, chilling performances,
Vivek Agnihotri directed the 2012 movie Hate Story, which is a gripping Indian thriller that examines revenge, betrayal, and ambition with extreme fervor. The film is remembered for its bold and out of the box storytelling, with captivating narratives that were uncharacteristic of the Bollywood mainstream. Starring Paoli Dam in a powerful lead role, Hate
