Program Overview The 2006 historical action-adventure film Apocalypto, directed by Mel Gibson, focuses on the decline of the Maya civilization. The portrayal of indigenous Mayan culture in the film gives it a much-needed authenticity that distinguishes it from other Hollywood projects. The use of the Yucatec Maya language and the inclusion of native actors is […]
Summary Ninja Assassin is a 2009 action-thriller film that combines modern-day revenge with martial arts mayhem. Directed by James McTeigue and produced by The Matrix’s Wachowskis, the film explores the secretive world of ninja clans and the art of assassination that dates back centuries. Viacom offered “stylized violence” and “fast-paced action” while attempting to give
Synopsis Salisihan is a 2024 Filipino drama which follows the intertwining relationships of humans and how desire, betrayal, and the core of domesticity is systematically dismembered. Anna and Dan, a couple devoid of children, live a disturbing lifestyle which becomes unbearable when a young Sophia, who is pregnant, crosses their path. Zsara Tiblani plays Anna,
Synopsis The last film in the Divergent series, Allegiant, premiered in 2016. Putting science fiction aside, the film is based off a novel of the same name written by Veronica Roth. The film was directed by Robert Schwentke and takes the protagonist Tris Prior and her friends outside the walls of Chicago in search for
Synopsis Directed by Collin Schiffli, Die in a Gunfight is a romantic action-crime film that has been released in the year 2021. The film aims to reinterpret the Shakespearean classic Romeo and Juliet in the form of an archetype, modern dystopian satire that mixes romance with violence. Family feuds, tabloid culture, and existential nihilism form
Synopsis Tom Hanks stars in Finch, a post-apocalyptic science fiction drama film directed by Miguel Sapochnik, released in 2021. The plot centers around a humanistic tale set on a dying world, and focuses not on the world’s destruction but rather the intricate connections and relationships between a man, a robot, and nature. It combines emotional
Synopsis “Blood Red Sky, release in 2021,” is a hybrid German-British Action horror film directed by Peter Thorwarth. An exhilarating experience to say the least as we are accustomed to the traditional horror or supernatural thrillers, this film features a transatlantic flight that is hijacked, portraying not only an intense storyline, but a greatness in
Synopsis: Disney Teacher’s Pet, a 2004 animated musical comedy movie produced by Walt Disney Television Animation, was directed by Timothy Björklund. The film is a sequel—and a finale—for the beloved animated television series of the same name that ran from 2000 to 2002. With a witty blend of humor, sentiment, and catchy songs, Teacher’s Pet
Summary Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets is a space science fiction film Luc Besson directed, wrote and co-produced on March 17, 2017. The film is based on a French comic series Valérian and Laureline that Pierre Christin and Jean-Claude Mézières created. It is an ambitious space opera that features complex futuristic world
Synopsis Fantasy Island is a 2020 horror movie directed by Jeff Wadlow and produced by Blumhouse Productions. The film is based on a 70s show with the same name. In this new rendition, the island where guests get their wishes fulfilled is twisted in a more sinister manner compared to the original show, which focused
