Knock Knock, a psychological thriller directed by Eli Roth and co-written with Nicolás López, was released in 2015. The cast includes Keanu Reeves, Lorenza Izzo, and Ana de Armas. The film captivates viewers with its disturbing moral undertones and provocative premise. It weaves a tapestry of seduction, power, manipulation, and consequence. While comprised of horror […]
A Teacher is a 2013 American drama film written and directed by Hannah Fidell, exploring the haunting psychological impacts of an inappropriate relationship between a high school teacher and her student. With a sparse narrative and minimalist style, the film centers on Burdge’s performance and focuses on the emotional fallout instead of the relationship itself.
Incoming is an upcoming 2024 American teen comedy film written and directed by Dave and John Chernin, which is slated to release on Netflix. The film depicts the unique blend of cringe and heartfelt moments that defined the experiences of four freshmen in high school during their first week at a new school. Incoming is
Maxim Ford’s 2017 film, Picture of Beauty, is a tender period drama that derives intimacy from pictorial poetry. It takes place in early twentieth-century Europe and centers on the intersection of eroticism, art, self-expression, and sexual awakening. Rather than a straightforward plot, it offers an immersive experience—framed by self-discovery through art, nature, and interpersonal connections—slow
My Brother’s Wife (La Mujer de Mi Hermano) is a Mexican drama film released in 2005 and directed by Ricardo de Montreuil. It is based on a controversial novel by the Peruvian writer Jaime Bayly. Offering a bold and artistically multifaceted exploration of infidelity, betrayal, sexuality, and the evolving modern family, the film captures themes
Curiosa is a 2019 French film that has historical elements which was directed by Lou Jeunet. It is based on the true story of romance between the poet and writer Marie de Régnier and the photographer-poet Pierre Louÿs. The film is set in the late 19th century during French’s Belle Époque and focuses on themes
Bound is an American erotic thriller released in 2015 and directed Jared Cohn. It is produced by The Asylum, a studio well-known for its mockbusters and low budget genre films. The film features Charisma Carpenter who seldom takes the lead in movies. Carpenter portrays a woman whose life is controlled and dominated through a mix
Synopsis American Pie is a teen sex comedy film released in 1999. It became a defining film of its genre and era. Jim Levenstein, Kevin Myers, Chris “Oz” Ostreicher, and Paul Finch are four high school friends that make a pact to lose their virginity before graduation. The story follows their journey and this shared
Miller’s Girl is an upcoming psychological drama and erotic thriller which is written and directed by Jade Halley Bartlett. The film revolves around a morally complex bond between a gifted high school student and her emotionally distant creative writing teacher, set against the backdrop of literary aspiration, profound solitude, and shifting balances of power. This
Malèna is an Italian film that explores the intersections of adolescence, societal judgment, and the price of beauty, all of which are accompanied with impeccable visuals and a captivating layer of emotion. The film, released in 2000 features renowned actress Monica Bellucci as Malèna and Giuseppe Sulfaro as her love interest, a boy navigating through
