The Kitchen, released in 2019, uniquely tries to combine the classic mob movie with elements of feminism. Directed and written by Andrea Berloff in her first feature, the film adapts the power dynamics of organized crime to the story of three women who fill the void left by their imprisoned spouses. Originating from the DC/Vertigo […]
Synopsis Freelance tells the story of Mason Pettits, a former Special Forces soldier who now leads a dull life as a corporate attorney. Years before, Mason was a Special Forces soldier who suffered a medical discharge due to a botched black-ops mission in the fictional South American nation of Paldonia, where his unit was attempting
Synopsis The Old Guard is a 2020 movie that is slick, action-packed, and a superhero thriller with emotional depth. The story revolves around a secret group of immortal mercenaries who have protected the world for centuries. The film blends contemporary and mythological warfare and addresses various moral concerns, such ethics, and stands out with its
Introduction Bright is a 2017 American movie that blends action and urban fantasy. Max Landis is the writer and David Ayer the director. Will Smith, Joel Edgerton, and Noomi Rapace starred in it. As the first major Netflix attempt at creating a big-budget film, ‘Bright’ was released to the public in the hopes of capturing
Overview #Alive is a South Korean zombie survival thriller released in 2020 and directed by Cho Il-hyung. The movie is based on a script he co-wrote with Matt Naylor, who initially envisioned it as a short film in the US. The film incorporates a small cast along with a simple setting to deliver a contemporary
Synopsis Theresa & Allison is an independent horror movie that uses vampirism to explore topics such as identity, morality, and seduction. It follows the story of Theresa, an ordinary young woman whose life is thrown upside down by an encounter with an alluring stranger, Allison. A simple one night stand takes a sinister turn as
Introduction Rendel is a Finnish action/superhero film released in 2017 and directed by Jesse Haaja. Unlike the shine and polish of Hollywood superhero flicks, Rendel opts for a gritty, visceral tone, setting it apart in the film industry. Jesse Haaja, who co-wrote the film’s script, aimed to transform a deeply scarred and avenging Finnish figure
Introduction Blackout is a 2023 American independent horror film directed and written by Larry Fessenden. Fessenden is known for his love of classic monster movies and psychological horror. Now he is back with a deeply personal werewolf film that combines traditional horror with modern social commentary. The film was produced by Glass Eye Pix and
Introduction Mercy is an American supernatural horror film released in 2014. Directed by Peter Cornwell and written by Matt Greenberg, it was produced by Blumhouse Productions, who are known for their horror titles like Insidious and Paranormal Activity. Mercy’s moody and suspense-driven narrative is set in the context of rural isolation and family dysfunction, and
Synopsis Scheduled for a 2024 release, The Shadow Strays is an action-crime thriller directed by Timo Tjahjanto from Indonesia. The film centers on a young assassin codenamed “13,” a teenage girl who is trained by an international covert death squad known as The Shadows. This emotionally engaging film tackles the concepts of loyalty and inner
