Wild Things, an erotic neo-noir thriller that premiered in 1998 under the direction of John McNaughton, relishes in twisting the plot to catch audiences off guard. From its lustful cast to the outrageous plot construction riddled with twists, the film cemented itself in the late 90s’ most notorious flicks, captivating a cult following. Starring Matt […]
In the Realm of the Senses (Japanese title: Ai no Corrida), directed by Nagisa Oshima, remains one of the most controversial and discussed films in cinematic history. In 1976, this film is a co-French Japanese production that unashamedly blurs the lines between art and pornography. The film is set in Japan in the 1930s and
The Kitchen (2019) is a female-led crime drama set in 1970s Hell’s Kitchen, New York City. It is based on the DC/Vertigo comic book series of the same name by Ollie Masters and Ming Doyle and was directed by Andrea Berloff, who also served as the co-screenwriter. The film’s ensemble cast included Melissa McCarthy, Tiffany
Directed by Jennifer Yuh Nelson, The Darkest Minds is set in a dystopian world and features ideas of science fiction, horror, or thriller. It was released in 2018 and is based on the young adult novel written by Alexandra Bracken. Following the same trend as The Hunger Games, Divergent, and Maze Runner, this film, too,
Dampyr (2022) is a dark fantasy horror genre film directed by Riccardo Chemello. The film is based on an Italian comic created by Mauro Boselli and Maurizio Colombo. Dampyr is cinematographic adaptation on the comic as the first feature of Bonelli Cinematic Universe. The film enhances the supernatural and dark undertones in the comics. Dampyr
A visually rich and emotionally intricate film, The Lover (1992) was directed by Jean-Jacques Annaud, and is based on the semi-autobiographical novel by Marguerite Duras. It portrays an evocative and contentious affair between a French girl and a wealthy Chinese man set against the backdrop of colonial Vietnam in the late 1920s. It tackles issues
The Package, a political action-thriller coming from Andrew Davis in 1989 with prominent actors like Gene Hackman, Joanna Cassidy, and Tommy Lee Jones featured, uses the anxiety-laden tail end of the Cold War era where military conspiracy, assassination, and geopolitical intrigue are woven together in a fast-pace narrative. Although it isn’t as renowned as other
Adrian Lyne’s thriller, Deep Water, was released in 2022 and marks his return to the big screen after a lengthy hiatus. The film, built around Ana de Armas and Ben Affleck, looks into the deterioration of an almost perfect marriage replete with deep-rooted dysfunction. It draws inspiration from the erotic novel by Patricia Highsmith, published
Ang Lee’s Lust, Caution is an expertly crafted espionage thriller and romantic drama that weaves together political conflicts with deep emotional currents. The film is a 2007 adaptation of Eileen Chang’s novella set in Shanghai during World War II, when the Japanese occupied the region. Beyond the scope of a spy story or a brazen
The film ‘Secretary’, directed by Steven Shainberg in 2002 captures a unique blend of romance and drama revolving around concepts of: ‘mastery’, ‘submission’, and even ‘self-discovery’. It startlingly features domination and tender emotions simultaneously. Shainberg’s Gaitskill adaptation of the short story ‘Secretary’ drew massive attention because of its questionable yet nuanced themes and performances like
