Introduction Christopher Novabos’ ‘Tahong’ offers a glimpse into the deeply personal lives of those fragilely tethered to the ocean — particularly women like Mira whose families have subsisted on the bounteous harvest of mussels. The title ‘Tahong’ resonates as much beyond the construed meanings of a mussel as it symbolizes a way of life, a […]
The synopsis Arabella Childs is a reality fiction associate with Creative Offices, Wersel, and serves as a personal assistant to renowned author Marylin Blacklock-Charterhouse. For someone in Arabella’s position, it certainly looks like she is tuned with one of the biggest opportunities, as her college mates would much rather prefer working in a low paying
Darker Shades of Elise is an erotic thriller drama that touches on obsession, emotional discord, and sensuality that unfolds within the mind of a single woman. It infers that infidelity, disconnection, and psychological sexual manipulation could chronicle the inflections of the body and mind that plunge toward dread psychological danger. It is set within a
Obsessed – A psychological thriller directed by Steve Shill and produced from a screenplay by David Loughery and Jonathan A. Stinziano, was released in 2009 and features actors Idris Elba, Beyonce Knowles, and Ali Larter. As actors and actresses dive into the characters, they revolve around jealousy, lust and the crumbling facade of a perfect
Introduction Homesick is a film that is a part of Norwegian cinema which came out in the year 2015. This film is directed by Anne Sewitsky who is also the author of the film, Anne Sewitsky. This film deals with the worries and feels of a woman and the peace that she strives to find
Introduction Gaspar Noé released the French film Climax in 2018. Although the film’s reputation centers around its experimental nature as well as its striking visuals, it primarily centers on a group of young dancers who meet to rehearse and celebrate, only to find themselves embroiled in darker emotional and psychological terrains. The film examines human
Introduction Katie’s Mom is a movie that falls under the comedy-drama category that focuses on the story of a woman in her 50s trying to find herself after a divorce, navigating her way through the new challenges the divorce has brought upon her, gather new meaning, anxieties, confidence, and connection. In the case of the
Introduction With a story by award-winning screenwriter Ricky Lee and a direction by Mac Alejandre, Bela Luna is a Filipino drama film released in 2023. Done in collaboration with Viva Films, the movie is anchored on the intricacies of self-discovery, the inner artistic conflict, emotional yearning, and the radical act of ‘being.’ Angeli Khang astonishingly
Characters Main Al’Jaleel McGhee: “Darrel,” the protagonist is a filmmaker on the rise who is socially withdrawn and is placed in a confusing paradox as a result of the divide happening between his inner and outer self. He is rather thoughtful as professional success lacks emotional fulfillment which in turn leads to a dryer perspective
Introduction In 2023, Robin Bain’s new romantic drama on “Girls on Film” centers on the development of a relationship between two women from starkly different backgrounds. Set against the backdrop of a world in which public personas contradict the private self, the film encourages viewers to contemplate self-expression, emotional exposure, and the mechanisms of control
