Buckle up and get ready for an epic journey, because 2022 has a lot of them in store. Ahsoka Another fan-favoriteStar Warscharacter who is getting a spin-off series this year. The survivors now live on a giant perpetually moving train, with a rigid class hierarchy. The show explores themes of class warfare and social inequality. This is a task that proves difficult at first due to his lack of understanding of human social cues....
A case can be made that one of the best television pilots of the last 20 years belongs toOzark. It immediately invites questions like,Who is this man? Byrdes life is revealed to be full of people whod been keeping secrets from him. His wife Wendy (Laura Linney) is having an affair. This is the show setting itself up and getting its characters secrets out of the way. Secrets are what got them into this mess....
Summary For cinephiles searching fora dark and twisty psychological thriller, look no further thanShutter Island. Adapted fromDennis Lehane’s 2003 novel,the 2010 filmchecks all the prerequisite boxes for a neo-noir rollercoaster ride. An obsessive and paranoid main character? Teddy Daniels and Chuck Aule, two US marshals, are sent to an asylum on a remote island in order to investigate the disappearance of a patient, where Teddy uncovers a shocking truth about the place....
Leaning hard into cynicism, it’s not always a pleasant watch, but it is a vital one. When they look back over Nell’s life, they slowly piece together horrible new truths. Twin Peaks- Season 3, Episode 18 “What is Your Name?” Mr. Robot- Season 1, Episode 8 “eps1.8_m1rr0r1ng.qt” The basic premise ofMr. Robotis already a little wild before we even make it to any of the twists. This episode confirmed the fan theories of many when it revealed that the enigmatic Mr....
The Korean film magazine FILOrecently published their ‘best of 2021’and covered directorBong Joon-Ho’s favorite films of 2021. Starting Director Bong’s list are the heavy-hittersDrive My CarandDon’t Look Up. WhereDrive My Caris a drama about grief,Adam McKay’sDon’t Look Upis tonally the opposite. Ironically, he lost to Director Bong’sParasite. This diverse list highlights multiple genres and aesthetics of cinema and will undoubtedly make an enthralling movie marathon. See if you might watch all the films on Director Bong’s list:
She began her career in Australia in the early 80s, with 1983sBush ChristmasandBMX Banditsmarking her first film appearances. Her career now includes over 100 acting credits. However, when Martins violent agenda is revealed, the Murphy family find themselves in an impossible predicament. Image by Federico Napoli However, when unnatural occurrences begin to transpire, Grace grows convinced that the house is haunted. 2016’s Lion is a drama film based on a book by Saroo Brierley titled A Long Way Home....
What is it that draws us to medical dramas? Is it the sense of urgency whenever were hooked to watching doctors frantically try and save someones life? Are the smokey romances that spark up between co-workers? Image via CBS The trend of medical dramas continues to be strong among viewers. 24’Trapper John, M.D.' The show features high-stakes medical cases tailored with intriguing character journeys that add another layer of drama and suspense....
Audiences love a mystery, but they may love the people who solve mysteries even more. Below, we rank the best mystery-solving duos of the 21st century (so far). Temperance Brennan & Seeley Booth (Bones) TheBonesduo set the standard for 21st-century procedural pairings. Ultimately their dogged pursuit of their suspect is what puts them up high on this list. The first season, at least, delivered. Sadly, they also set the bar so high that the subsequent seasons ofTrue Detectivefailed to measure up....
The film adaptation ofThe Boogeymanis set to differ from the source material. Production is expected to begin next month, withRob Savageset to direct. The Boogeymanwill debut on Hulu. Image via Showtime Image via Neon
What, in the natural world, is more frightening than a serial killer? A terrestrial being born like anyone else, dedicated to predation like Mozart to the harpsichord. The fright and fascination they instill have made them a prime subject for study and dramatization. Classic serial killer flicks likeWilliam LustigsManiac, orJonathan DemmesSilence of the Lambsdemonstrate the versatility of the subject matter. Here are 25 of the best and bloodiest serial killer movies on the plus side of 1960....
Every film has its day, but for some, that day never comes. Critics and audiences can vary in their reception of films of any genre. For thrillers, viewers expect an exciting plot, plenty of suspense and a worthy experience. Whether laughable or confusing, bad movies are a tradeoff for exceptional ones. This film tries to recreate aFargo-esque story and energy but ends up drowning in the twists. 4’Flatliners' (2017) Some film plots are best left alone....
But the project, centered around disposable clones being sent to colonize distant planets, certainly sounds delectable. (Sorry, couldn’t resist.) Not in the slightest. I thought that was a great mix," before comparing him to Kurt Cobain. Not a bad comp.
That’s right: DirectorGareth Edwardsand cinematographerGreig Fraserare re-teaming for the sci-fi flickTrue Love. BOOOOM!!!! Day one down!. Fraser wrote in the caption underneath the photo. An exciting time in the making, and were off to the races. Next up was 2014sGodzilla, which raked in over $500 million at the box office. Edwards also wrote the screenplay and will serve as a co-producer alongsideKiri Hart. True Lovedoes not yet have an official release date....
