A Quiet Place: Day One presents a gripping and an emotionally resonating account of the events leading to the first horror franchise that shocked the audience in 2018. Directed by Michael Sarnoski, who previously directed the award-winning indie feature, Pig, this installment takes a lookback when the alien Shrek was introduced, terrifying the whole world. […]
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
At the forefront of technological advancement, cinema serves as a reflection of society’s greatest fears and hopes in relation to the digital future. Brad Peyton’s Atlas (2024), starring Jennifer Lopez, navigates the especially provocative theme of the conflictry interface between human beings and artificial intelligence. Portrayed through the lens of futuristic warfare, personal trauma, and
The French-language thriller, Survive, directed by Frédéric Jardin and slated for release in 2024, depicts a family wrestling with the aftermath of a global catastrophe and the ever-present dangers of nature, time, and terrible beasts. Survive incorporates the emotional depth of a family drama and the tension of a disaster-themed movie, resulting in a stunning
“Fly Me to the Moon” is a romantic drama-comedy that revolves around the life of an American filmmaker Chase Ventura which is set to be released in 2024. The film depicts the life of Ventura while he endeavors to become a Hollywood star filled with climactic satiric elements blended with romantic fiction detailing a love
A Martial Arts Epic: The Protector The Protector (2005) is one of the most high-caliber action films thanks to its intricate fight scenes featuring precise contortions. With Tony Jaa’s emotionally compelling performance as a son who fights to rescue his mother bows and a director that adds immense context through lyrical mastery, it’s no marvel
Synopsis The Skin I Live In is a psychological thriller film of 2011 by Pedro Almodovar that is based on the novel Tarantula by Thierry Jonquet. The film revolves around the central theme of passion, identity and vengeance. Dr. Robert Ledgard, played by Antonio Banderas, is a talented but disturbed surgeon who implants himself with
Synopsis Considering the aforementioned detail, one can understand how Moonfall, the 2022 sci-fi disaster action movie directed by Roland Emmerich, who is noted in the industry for his disaster films such as Independence Day and The Day After Tomorrow, may strive to engage the audience. Emmerich’s films can worsen the situation as one moon gets
Synopsis Dir. Joseph Kosinski brings to life his unpublished graphic novel through the 2013 film titled Oblivion. The boundaries between fantasy and reality are often blurry, as can be observed in a drama set in the aftermath of an alien invasion alongside a torn up Earth. Set in a post-apocalyptic world, the text revolves around
Black Widow is a 2021 espionage thriller from Marvel’s Cinematic Universe that is directed by Cate Shortland. In the film, Natasha Romanoff (Scarlett Johansson) a previous assassin, fights against her past while escaping from the events that took place in Captain America: Civil War. The film is centered around Natasha’s childhood in the Red Room
