The Boy Next Door is a psychological thriller and domestic drama film released in 2015, directed by Rob Cohen and written by Barbara Curry. The film features Jennifer Lopez in a starring role, alongside Ryan Guzman, Ian Nelson, John Corbett, and Kristin Chenoweth. Initially, the film presents a captivating suburban mystery, which, upon deeper analysis, […]
Cruel Intentions is a film released in 1999 and directed by Roger Kumble. Loosely based on Les Liaisons Dangereuses, a novel by 18th century French author Pierre Choderlos de Laclos, and adapting a classic tale of manipulation and pride for contemporary elite New York, Kumble’s film was the first foray into the depiction of high
Blue Is the Warmest Colour is the 2013 film by Abdellatif Kechiche. It is based on the graphic novel by Jul Maroh. The film stars Adèle Exarchopoulos and Léa Seydoux. It chronicles the life of a young woman as she grows up and comes to terms with the emotions, feelings, and relationships that define her
Title & Overview Y Tu Mamá También is a coming-of-age film, and road film, for and about young Mexicans and the social problems confronting them. Directed by Alfonso Cuarón and released in 2001, it was written by Cuarón and his brother Carlos. Set against the backdrop of the changes taking place in Mexico in 1999,
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
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
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 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 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 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
