Overview & Historical Context Rita, the dark fantasy horror drama, is set to release in 2024. It has been produced, directed, and co-written by one of the prominent names in Guatemalan cinema, Jayro Bustamante. Rita depicts the first major collaboration of the US alongside Guatamala and is emblematic of the dark and visually rich storytelling […]
Synopsis The Invisible Guest (Contratiempo) is a Spanish-language mystery thriller that premiered in 2016. It was directed and co-written by Oriol Paulo. The film gained international acclaim for its gripping plot, intricate structure, and unexpected twists. It explores a complex interplay of truth, betrayal, guilt, and innocence, all with a tightly woven narrative that keeps
Synopsis Jen McGowan directed the 2018 film Rust Creek, a survival thriller that blends suspense with intense character development and realistic elements. Written by McGowan and Lipson, the film depicts the fight for survival that a young woman undergoes in the wilds of Kentucky. Sawyer Scott, a smart and motivated student, is on the way
Synopsis & Historical Context Don Siegel’s movie “Escape from Alcatraz,” with Clint Eastwood playing Frank Morris, was one of 1979’s notable releases. The film follows the story of Frank Morris, a known criminal that was captured with the Anglin brothers, and details the prison break from Alcatraz that happened in June of 1962. This federal
Synopsis Set in a remote social for the holiday season, Riff Raff is a dramedy flix that touches on the themes of family dysfunction, redemption, and the brace of one’s past. The movie opens with a seemingly quiet retreat for Vincent Gauthier, a criminal turned “reformed” sociopath, as he attempts to live a criminal-free, quiet
Kevin Pollak directs his first feature film with The Late Bloomer, a romantic comedy released in 2016. The film is loosely based on the life of journalist Ken Baker. His memoir Man Made: A Memoir of My Body, served as the foundation for the movie. It narrates the story of his life’s strange twist of
Introduction Justice League is a 2017 American superhero film which is based on the DC comics superhero team of the same name. It was directed by Zack Snyder and has undergone significant re-shoots overseen by Joss Whedon after Snyder left the film due to a family tragedy. This film is the fifth installment of the
Synopsis Zack and Miri Make a Porno is a romantic comedy that is oddly provocative in premise, written and directed by Kevin Smith. The film is about two childhood friends—Zack Brown and Miriam “Miri” Linky—who decide to create a low-budget adult film to save themselves from financial struggles. The lines between business and feelings gets
Synopsis As a romantic comedy film released in 2007, “Knocked Up” features the work of Judd Apatow, who is responsible for the story, direction, and screenplay. Apatow’s trademark lies in the combination of emotional depth and vulgar comedy centered on rich characters, and “Knocked Up” is a great example of that. The movie focuses on
Synopsis Confessions of an Invisible Girl (Portuguese: Confissões de uma Garota Excluída) is a Brazilian teen comedy-drama film that addresses teenage issues, self-exploration, and the demanding social dynamics of high school. Bruno Garotti is the director, and the film is inspired by the well-known book by Thalita Rebouças, Confissões de uma Garota Excluída, Mal Amada
