Synopsis: F.W. Murnau’s film, ‘Nosferatu: A Symphony of Horror’ (1922) is an iconic piece in the horror genre, especially for German Expressionist cinema. Starring Max Schreck in the non-licensed Dracula adaptation, the film is surrounded by legal disputes due to Bram Stoker’s novel serving as the source of his horror. Despite these controversies, ‘Nosferatu’ is […]
Synopsis: When Will I Be Loved is a 2004 film written and directed by James Toback. It is an American erotic drama set within the upper-class circles and the harsh lower-class world of New York City. It tackles issues of manipulation, power and sexuality as well as modern-day gender roles. With a sharp runtime of
Synopsis: The Hindi anthology film, Lantrani, set for release in 2024, reflects the complex socio-political facets of rural India. It is composed of three different segments: Hud Hud Dabang, Dharna Mana Hai, and Sanitized Samachar, all differing in socio-cultural context and the director responsible for each segment. Collectively, the stories, although differing in tone and
Synopsis: This film, Lights Out (2016), Wondering what it might be like watching a horror film about darkness? If so, Lights Out is perfect for you. Sabrina’s paranoia leads her to believe that a demon emerges from the shadows at night, seeking to destroy anyone who dares to leave their light source on. The movie
While blockbuster films tend to capture the public’s attention, Goodrich (2024) seeks to present something a lot more heartfelt and down to earth: a profound comedy-drama about parenting, estrangement, and the messy process of growing up at any age. The film was written and directed by Hallie Meyers-Shyer, daughter of rom-com royalty Nancy Meyers, which
After a world full of sleek spies, sinister villains, and apocalyptic plots, something new emerges into that world—Argylle (2024). With a sleek twist- what if your super spy was real or even worse commodified into a mere memory? This is the world that Matthew Vaughn who is known for his hyperactive direction style in films
Memandi Jenazah (The Corpse Washer), an upcoming horror film from Indonesia set to be released in 2024, is one of the very few Indonesian films that is not only set to transcend cultural boundaries but link tradition with deep themes of grief and spiritually induced horror. While the film does cope with these themes, it
The conversation surrounding sexual violence on college campuses has evolved over the past few decades. The book “Erotic Campus: Rape Reception” examines the phenomenon of rape as it is perceived and received in educational settings. This article aims to conduct an analysis of the themes and interdisciplinary insights of the book along with the social
As society becomes more interconnected through the internet, it has been increasingly difficult to differentiate between reality and falsehoods. The Netflix series Fake Profile (Perfil Falso) released in 2023, tackles this issue head on by intertwining themes of manipulation, betrayal, lust, and deceit into a sprawling digital landscape that is both captivating and terrifying. This
The eerie mirror of human existence Soileau Lewis constructs from popular science fiction films is at once horrifying & claustrophobic. The space horror film Alien released in 1979 showed humanity’s deepest fear of the “other” and had a profound impact on the genre for decades to come. It was later given action elements, with sequel
