Explanation to all the complicated, hard-to-get films across the globe. If a movie confused you, come read about it and discuss it here.
Possession is one of the most controversial and hardest-to-watch movies ever. The film is supposed to be an allegory of a divorce and was heavily inspired by Andrzej Żuławski’s divorce. The film is filled with metaphors, symbols, and controversial themes (like self-harm, suicide, extreme jealousy, etc.). It wouldn’t be much of a stretch to say that … Read more
Nightcrawler is a 2014 thriller written and directed by Dan Gilroy, who also gave us Velvet Buzzsaw. The film is centered on Lou Bloom (played by Jake Gyllenhaal), a desperate man who will do anything to make a buck. Jake delivers like a boss in this role alongside a brilliant cast. There are some fascinating themes to discuss … Read more
The theme, ideas, and setting of As Above, So Below had immense potential. After all, what can go wrong when you put together Dante’s Inferno, the Paris Catacombs, and a story of adventure and redemption? Quite a bit, as it turns out. The key to any good story is its narrative techniques, its characters, and most importantly, its … Read more
A Serious Man (2009) is a dramatic comedy about Larry Gopnik. The man works at the university, where he became not just a teacher and essay writer but also a professor. Talking about science is one thing, but building relationships with people is quite another. He has so many problems that it is almost impossible … Read more
When talking about revolutionary horror stories with a unique concept and a disappointing string of sequels, one just cannot avoid talking about the science-fiction thriller Cube. It’s a story about a group of people who wake up one day in an unknown, hostile setting, trying to use all the information and resources at their disposal to … Read more
What would you get if The Matrix was a lot less Sci-Fi and a lot more noir? What if the agents looked like Pinhead from Hellraiser? What would be the result? Probably something quite close to 1998’s Dark City. No, this doesn’t mean that the movie is a knockoff. If anything, it was released a year before The Matrix, which makes it … Read more
Crimes Of The Future is a 2022 sci-fi drama written and directed by David Cronenberg. Set in a distant future, humans struggle with their changing bodies as multiple factions disagree on what is natural when it comes to evolution. The movie is so insane that it almost makes sense. The Crimes Of The Future cast … Read more
Big Mouth or 빅마우스 (Bigmauseu) in Korean is a south Korean thriller, a hardboiled crime drama starring Lee Jongsuk, Im Yoona, Kim Joohun & Yang kungwan. It’s directed by Oh Chunghwan & Bae Hyun-jin. Considering Oh Chunghwan has worked with Lee Jongsuk in “While you were sleeping” and his previous drama “Startup” did very well, … Read more
I Came By is a 2022 crime drama directed by Babak Anvari. It’s a familiar thriller done reasonably well but leaves a bunch of incomplete threads. Here’s the plot and ending of the movie I Came By explained in short. I Came By: What’s it about? The film is centred on two boys attempting an … Read more
What sets the drama There Will Be Blood (2007) apart from the rest of the industry is its incredible cinematography. The camerawork, scenery, and costumes are just perfect. The soundtrack is flawless, while the acting (by both Daniel-Day Lewis and Paul Dano) is some of the best in film history. With all of this in mind and without further … Read more