Introduction Sexy Urban Legends is an anthology television series that began airing in the early 2000s. It is distinctive in that every episode is a self-contained story, modeled on contemporary folklore and word-of-mouth mysteries. While the series is a mystery drama that intersects with the psychological, it is ultimately a contribution to the study of […]
Introduction The 1971 drama film Maid in Sweden was directed by Dan Wolman (credit in some places as Floch Johnson). It is a Swedish-American co-production in English with Christina Lindberg in one of her first major acting roles. The film portrays the experiences of Inga, a young country girl who journeys to Stockholm to visit
Introduction My Mistress is a drama film from 2014 Australia that was both written and directed by Stephen Lance. The film features Emmanuelle Béart and Harrison Gilbertson as Maggie and Charlie Boyd, respectively, and has supporting performances from Rachael Blake and Socratis Otto. It captures emotional pain and healing, as well as the connections that
Backrider is a Filipino drama that was released in 2024 and is directed by Bobby Bonifacio Jr. This film in a modern setting, centers on emotional healing, the intricacies of trust, and close and complex relationships. The film centers on Faith, a retired massage therapist, as she learns to grapple with new relationships after a
Tomb Raider (2018) is an action-adventure film by Roar Uthaug. It is based on the 2013 reboot of the video game franchise of the same name. Alicia Vikander plays the role of Lara Croft, a modern explorer with a personal loss. She is fascinated by the world and is determined to explore it. Unlike previous
“Permission” is a romantic drama film written and directed by Brian Crano that came out in 2017. With close attention to the personal relations in the film, one would think that the film is only about relationships and a story about change. However, there is an intricate examenation of the nature of love, the evolution
The Binding is an Italian psychological drama incorporating supernatural themes and directed by Domenico Emanuele De Feudis. This film is set in southern Italy and uncovers emotional stories by incorporating local lore and traditions. It explores the themes of family, protection, and ancestral legacy. Because the film is set in the souther rural part of
Match Point is a psychological drama produced in the UK in 2005. The film is a product of the mind of Woody Allen, as both the writing and directing are his personal efforts. Regarding the substantive shift of location, it is still indentured as a New York product. This adaptation, first of all, reconstructs a
The Gray Man is an action-thriller directed by Anthony and Joe Russo. Based on the novel by Mark Greaney, it is a high-stakes, globe-trotting espionage tale involving a CIA operative who uncovers a conspiracy. It features a stellar cast, including Ryan Gosling, Chris Evans, and Ana De Armas, and it is indicative of Netflix’s continuing
Gemma Bovery is a film of 2014, directed by Anne Fontaine, and based on the graphic novel by Posy Simmonds. The film reinterprets some elements of Gustave Flaubert’s Madame Bovary in a modern context and poses the questions of whether life can imitate art and the intersection of identity, desire, and narrative in the mundanity
