Synopsis The Revenant is a breathtaking survival drama which is directed by Alejandro González Iñárritu and it is based on actual occurrences and in part draw from Michael Punke’s 2002 novel of the same name. Revolving around the 1820s American frontier, the film features Leonardo DiCaprio as Hugh Glass, a legendary frontiersman and fur trapper, […]
Overview Complete Unknown is a drama and mystery film released in 2016, directed by Joshua Marston. The story revolves around Tom, a middle-class family man played by Michael Shannon, whose life comes off as mundane until it is jolted by sudden change when a woman named Alice, portrayed by Rachel Weisz, shows up at his
Green Bones (2024) is a poignant Filipino prison drama directed by Zig Madamba Dulay, with the screenplay written by National Artist Ricky Lee and Anj Atienza. The film is a part of the 50th Metro Manila Film Festival and has gained immense popularity and critical acclaim within a short time. It also features the story
On Swift Horses (2024) is a sweeping romantic drama directed by Daniel Minahan and written by Bryce Kass, based on Shannon Pufahl’s debut novel. The film’s setting is the United States in the 1950s, post-Korean War. It addresses carefully masked yearning, identity, and the perpetual conflict between autonomy and requirement, societal norms. It examines the
The 2021 film Escape from Mogadishu, directed by Ryoo Seung-wan, is an action-drama flick based on real events that took place during the Somali Civil War in the 1990s. The film depicts the tragic yet ultimately hopeful tale of Koran ambassadors who attempt to work together to traverse the rampant violence in the capital city.
Introduction & Context Cherry is a 2021 American crime drama helmed by Anthony and Joe Russo, directors primarily recognized for their Marvel franchise successes. In this project, the brothers step away from capes and corsets to explore a darker, more personal terrain, drawing on Nico Walkers semi-autobiographical novel. The film charts the title characters march
Introduction and Context Winter’s Tale, the 2014 film directed by Akiva Goldsman, brings Mark Helprin’s 1983 novel to life as a romantic fantasy drama. Anchored by Colin Farrell, Russell Crowe, and Jessica Brown Findlay, it charts a century-long journey that weaves magical realism with themes of love, redemption, and the clash between good and evil.
Introduction & Context Aftermath is a 2017 psychological drama directed by Elliott Lester, featuring Arnold Schwarzenegger in a role that steps far away from his signature action hero persona. Loosely inspired by a real mid-air collision, the story delves into how grief, guilt, and the longing for retribution can tangle the lives of those left
The Imitation Game is a 2014 historical thriller directed by Morten Tyldum. The screenplay, by Graham Moore, draws heavily from Andrew Hodges biography, Alan Turing: The Enigma. The film traces British mathematician Alan Turing, spotlighting his code-breaking work at Bletchley Park during World War II and the unjust persecution he faced because of his sexuality.
Last Summer (Geçen Yaz) is a Turkish romantic drama that arrived on Netflix in 2021. Ozan Açıktan directed and co-wrote the film, sharing writing duties with Sami Berat Marçalı, and together they chart a tender look at youth, emotional stirrings, and the bittersweet twinge of first love. Set in the sun-soaked resort town of Bodrum
