Tag: Thriller

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…

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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…

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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…

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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….

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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…

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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…

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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,…

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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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The Little Things is Psychological Thriller Comfort Food

There is certainly comfort in the familiar. Returning to things that are sure to satisfy can be more pleasurable than taking a chance on something new. In cinema, where is the line between a film being derivative and…

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Run Thrillingly, but Predictably, Examines Love and Its Complications

Nothing is stronger than the bond between mother and child, with the love of a matriarch being perhaps the most pure of all the types of love that exist. While a mother’s love is irreplaceable, at times, her…

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