Summary The Virgin Suicides was directed in 1999 by Sofia Coppola, her first ever film, and it poetically describes the haunting suicide of five sisters as told in Jeffrey Eugenides’ 1993 novel. Coppola’s film has the undertones of coming-of-age experiences dealing with seclusion, limitation, and the transcendent haziness of nostalgia. The action takes place in […]
Synopsis The 40-Year-Old Virgin is a 2005 American romantic comedy film which features a balance between crude comedy and unexpectedly deep sentiments. Judd Apatow directed the movie in 2005 as his first feature film and it focuses on the life of Andy Stitzer (Steve Carell), a tender-hearted and socially inept man who, remarkably, makes it
Introduction In this post, we will consider the American drama entitled ‘Revolutionary Road’ which came out in 2008, and was directed by Sam Mendes. It features the characters Frank and April Wheeler played by Leonardo DiCaprio and Kate Winslet. This melts the metal of their long awaited reunion after DiCaprio and Winslet’s Titanic in 1997.
Introduction In 1993, all romantic drama fans were treated to Indecent Proposal, directed by Adrian, who also directed vet films like Fatal Attraction, and 9½ Weeks. Other than the controversy burning talk around its blurb, the movie boasts an equally large star cast which includes Robert Redford, Demi Moore, and Woody Harrelson, The film puts
🎬 Introduction In this new romantic drama, “After We Fell”, which came out in 2021, Castille Landon is the director, and the film is based on Anna Todd’s novels. It is the third film of the “After” series, following “After” (2019) and After We Collided (2020). The story centers around two young adults, Tessa Young,
🎬 Introduction From 2011, Laurent Bouhnik’s French drama, Desire (French title: Q), offers a nuanced and aesthetic insight into a character’s grief and their pathways to healing and searching for meaning. Although the film incorporates mature themes, the essence of its storytelling is to evoke an emotional honesty that emphasizes the need for genuine human
Introduction The Girl Next Door, which came out in 2004, is a teen comedy drama film directed by Luke Greenfield. It is centered on a high school student weeb who encounters an unexpected experience that alters the very course of his life. While often categorized as a comedy, the film also attempts to address important
Ligaw is an over-the-top Filipino film that was released in 2025,” shares the famous film critic Angela Baton. “Oh my God, I really enjoyed this movie and can’t wait to watch it again” provides John Kent in one of his social media updates, “the beauty of the film comes out of the contrast of the
Synopsis “Ask Me What You Want” (Pídeme lo que quieras) is a 2014 film focused on romance that explores the intersection of sexuality, self-healing and personal growth. It is based on the Spanish erotic novel series written by Megan Maxwell. The novels were commercially successful, parallelled to Fifty Shades of Grey, but the cinematic adaptation
Summary In Crazy, Stupid, Love, a 2011 romantic comedy directed by Glenn Ficarra and John Requa, a film written by Dan Fogelman emphasizes on the beatifully messy nature of love with an interconnected story, love balanced in a multitude of ways- new love, lost love, unrequited love, and self love. With an ensemble cast, and
