Hotel Coppelia is a Dominican historical drama written and directed by José María Cabral and released in 2021. The film takes place in the 1965 Dominican Republic during a tumultuous political revolution. At the heart of the story are the women who live and work at a house by the sea. They are profoundly affected […]
Introduction to Red Riding Hood In 2011, Catherine Hardwicke, director of Twilight, released a fantasy drama, Red Riding Hood. Following the traditions of fairy tales, this film offers a darker, more mystical variation of the classic story. Red Riding Hood phrases the use of folklore crossing fantasy, mystery, and romance. Set in a medieval community,
Synopsis “Below Her Mouth” is a Canadian romantic drama film directed by April Mullen. It examines the nature of love and emotional relationships, as well as the change love brings to a person. The film is set in Toronto and centers on the romantic relationships of two women who come from very different social backgrounds
“Okja” is an adventure, satire and drama that instills strong emotional reactions and is directed by Bong Joon-ho, one of South Korea’s most prestigious directors. “Okja” is also about the story of friendship and the inner moral dilemmas one must face as a consequence of personal beliefs conflicting with the interests of industry. In the
Introduction Directed by Anand Tucker in 2010, Leap Year is a romantic comedy film written by Deborah Kaplan and Harry Elfont. Amy Adams and Matthew Goode play the leading roles. Leap Year is centered in the beautiful landscapes of Ireland and is a blend of humor, heart, and love based on the traditional Leap Year
Introduction Luckiest Girl Alive, a drama and mystery film, was directed by Mike Barker and based on the novel of the same name by Jessica Knoll. This film is Knoll’s screenplay adaptation of the novel. Starring Mila Kunis, the film intricately weaves a tale of personal change, trauma, and emotional intricacy. The film is set
Introduction Much Loved (original title: Zin li fik) is a Moroccan drama film from 2015. It was directed and written by Nabil Ayouch, who, like the film, is known for tackling controversial subjects, especially those dealing with the underclass. Controversial and awarded upon its release, Much Loved is now recognized for its boldness and the
Introduction The Tomorrow War is a 2021 American science fiction action film directed by Chris McKay and written by Zach Dean. The movie stars Chris Pratt, who also served as an executive producer, along with Yvonne Strahovski, J.K. Simmons, Betty Gilpin, Sam Richardson, and Edwin Hodge. The action takes place in the present and a
Introduction Fair Game is an action-thriller directed by Andrew Sipes and produced by Joel Silver. It features Cindy Crawford, in her first significant acting role, and William Baldwin. The film is derived from the 1974 novel and film Fair Game by Paula Gosling, and is also an adaptation of the Sylvester Stallone 1986 film Cobra.
Introduction The Cloverfield Paradox is a science fiction film released in 2018. It is the third installment in the Cloverfield series, coming after Cloverfield (2008) and 10 Cloverfield Lane (2016). The first two films centered more around a mysterious setting, whereas The Cloverfield Paradox boldly goes to outer space, tackling the more abstract subjects of
