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
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
Overview Hello, Love, Again is a romantic drama film from the Philippines directed by Cathy Garcia-Sampana. It stars Kathryn Bernardo and Alden Richards, who reprised their roles as Joy Fabregas and Ethan del Rosario respectively. Set to be released in November 2024, the film is a sequel to the 2019 blockbuster Hello, Love, Goodbye. In
Overview and Context The Merry Gentleman is an independent film released in 2008, marking the directorial debut of actor Michael Keaton. Chicago-native Keaton is known for his blockbuster roles in films such as Batman and Beetlejuice, so it is pleasantly surprising to witness him take on a character-driven narrative film. Keaton stars in the film
Overview and Historical Context In 2024, Paula Ortiz directed the Spanish-American biographical drama film La virgen roja, or The Red Virgin as it is internationally known. The film is about Hildegart Rodríguez Carballeira, an intellectual and a feminist and one of the youngest prodigies in Spain. The movie is centered on the turbulent times of
The Year I Started Masturbating (Swedish title: Året jag slutade prestera och började onanera) is a 2022 comedy-drama from Sweden, directed by Erika Wasserman. Inspired by a story from Sandra Dahlén, the film stars Katia Winter as Hanna, a woman whose carefully mapped life begins to fall apart as she nears forty. Blending humor with
