Tag: Thriller
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 »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…
Read More »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…
Read More »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…
Read More »Black Bear is a Mindtrip That is While Hard to Understand Remains Interesting
Jealousy an oft-talked about yet overlooked aspect of the human condition. The appropriateness of feeling envious of another or protective over one’s partner can be a hot topic when discussing relationships, but jealousy as a natural part of…
Read More »Promising Young Woman Inventively Tackles the Nuances of Rape Culture
Our society’s treatment of women has been one of the topics of conversation for a few years now. Addressing rape culture, the pervasiveness and normalization of sexual assault due to societal attitudes about gender and sexuality, has been…
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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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