Vivek Agnihotri directed the 2012 movie Hate Story, which is a gripping Indian thriller that examines revenge, betrayal, and ambition with extreme fervor. The film is remembered for its bold and out of the box storytelling, with captivating narratives that were uncharacteristic of the Bollywood mainstream. Starring Paoli Dam in a powerful lead role, Hate […]
Body of Night, crafted by Nicholas Michael Jacobs, is an intriguing, different kind of a film that explores the concepts of want, strength, and the state of being weak. This Indie horror-drama was released in 2020, and its storytelling is gripping and intriguing, which makes the audiences haunted even after the story has finished. The
With the approach of the new decade, it’s only fitting that I speak about the emotionally evocative film ‘Blue Valentine’ by Derek Cianfrance. The film stars Ryan Gosling and Michelle Williams as the protagonists of this poignant drama about the endurance of love while disintegrating in the harshest conditions. In particular, it deals with the
Directed by Niklaus Hilber, the Swiss film Amateur Teens was published in Zurich in 2015. The plot revolves around the life of some teenagers of zurich and the role the internet plays in their life. The main theme of the film is to highlight the problems that adolescents undergo with friendships, their love lives and
The 2022 film Lady Chatterley’s Lover roused slight controversy with the feminists and progressives alike for its bold themes. The film was created by Laure deo Clermont-Tonnerre and it portrays themes of class difference, sex positive culture and freedom and society, within the realms of romance. The film succeeds in capturing the essence of the
“Bedroom Story,” written and directed by Courtney Daniels, is an American romantic comedy-drama that was released in 2020. The film provides insights into how one’s personal dreams and society impacts a person’s long-term marriage, especially when life suddenly throws challenges at them. Synopsis: The plot is based around a married couple who are together for
In 2023, Jamal Dedeaux marked his debut as both a director and a writer in the romantic comedy genre with the film “Three Ways”. The film takes a closer look at sexual discovery, self-actualization, and modern-day relationships whilst stepping out of the comfort zone and blending such serious themes with some comedic relief quite beautifully.
About Cherry is an American drama film from 2012 co-written by Stephen Elliott and Lorelei Lee. The film revolves around a teenage girl named Angelina “Cherry” Henley who lives a life grappling with the financial crisis diligently trying to make it big in the adult industry. It is a character centric deep dive into the
Love & Other Drugs is a romantic drama film which was directed by Edward Zwick and produced in 2010. It is based on a non fiction book “Hard Sell: The Evolution of a Viagra Salesman”, Jamie Reidy, authored. The movie stars Jake Gyllenhaal, taking the role of Jamie Randall, a driven, smooth-talking pharmaceutical sales man,
The Dreamers is a romantic drama film released in 2003 that was directed by Bernardo Bertolucci, and it’s an adaptation from Gilbert Adair’s novel The Holy Innocents. The plot is set up alongside the events of the Paris student riots of 1968 and follows the blossoming romance that an american student holds with three students,
