Tag: Thriller
Death on the Nile Provides the Suspense in a Gorgeous Murder Mystery that Entertains
There’s nothing quite as suspenseful or rewarding as a good murder mystery and author Agatha Christie provided plenty of material for this genre with her works, including the travels and stories of Hercule Poirot. The latest film from…
Read More »The Tragedy of Macbeth is a Masterpiece Adaptation That Melds Theatre and Stage
Adaptations of the works of William Shakespeare feel almost as old as the Bard of Avon himself at this point. Many a filmmaker has tried their hand at providing their own twist to his timeless stories and Joel…
Read More »Nightmare Alley is a Rich Visual Homage to Noir But Misses Del Toro’s Charm
Four years after his surprising Best Picture win at the Academy Awards for The Shape of Water, director Guillermo Del Toro returns to the big screen with a bit of a departure from his usual fare based in…
Read More »Encounter and Its Incredible Ensemble Pack An Emotional Punch (Toronto International Film Festival)
As the 21st Century began with military excursions in far off lands that raged on for 20 years, the after effects of these brutal wars became an important topic as veterans returned home with the scars of conflict…
Read More »The Guilty Achieves Watchability Mostly Due to Jake Gyllenhaal (Toronto International Film Festival)
Police misconduct and mental health issues are both topics at the forefront of societal discussions and the moment and director Antoine Fuqua uses his latest film to delve into both topics using an LA-based thriller as the backdrop….
Read More »Old Beautifully Ruminates on the Value of Time
It seems like everyone is extremely busy these days, but in running the rat race we often times forget to take a step back and appreciate the things that matter. The latest film from M. Night Shyamalan explores…
Read More »A Quiet Place Part II is More than Just a Sequel Cash-In, Proves Krasinski is No Fluke Director
A Quiet Place was a refreshing surprise hit in the Spring of 2018 directed by actor John Krasinski that featured an interesting sci-fi concept mixed with a heartwrenching story, impressive behind the camera work from Krasinski, and a…
Read More »Those Who Wish Me Dead is Scaled Back Taylor Sheridan but Still Thrills
Taylor Sheridan has fast established himself as a transcendent screenwriter and creator over the past few years with his foray into examining the culture and issues surrounding the modern American west. His latest film continues on this front,…
Read More »Spiral is a Worthy Addition to the Saw Franchise, Mixing the Thriller and Gory Horror
After the success of Jordan Peele’s Oscar winning Get Out in 2017, it was only a matter of time until studio executives around Hollywood sought to replicate its breakout success by giving other comedians a shot at venturing…
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Scream is the Perfect Bridge Between Old and New
Scream takes us back to the town of Woodsboro, CA 26 years after the brutal murders that started it all. Now, a new Ghostface killer has appeared who seems to be targeting people related to the original killers…
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