The star-studded psychological thriller “Leave the World Behind” sees writer-director Sam Esmail serving up what appears to be another end-of-the-world movie. But don’t let your first impressions fool you. This genre-defying treat quickly uncoils into something provocative, insightful, chilling, and even darkly funny at times. Considered together, it all amounts to a wildly entertaining and … Continue reading
Finnish writer-director Aki Kaurismäki returns to the big screen for the first time since 2017 with his poignant working class tragicomedy, “Fallen Leaves”. It’s said to be a continuation of his Proletariat Trilogy which consisted of 1986’s “Shadow of Paradise”, 1988’s “Ariel”, and 1990’s “The Match Factory Girl”. Kaurismäki’s latest sees him once again melding … Continue reading
Director Kitty Green’s latest feature “The Royal Hotel” sees two Canadian best friends, Hanna (Julia Garner) and Liv (Jessica Henwick) backpacking across Australia. Their hard-partying adventure has drained them of cash. So to make some quick money the two take jobs bartending at the Royal Hotel, a rough and rowdy pub in a remote mining … Continue reading
The International Space Station looks like it could be an incredible setting for the upcoming science-fiction thriller “I.S.S.”. The film is directed by Gabriela Cowperthwaite who works from a script by Nick Shafir. The new trailer does a great job setting up the scenario and then giving us a small taste of the tension that … Continue reading
“Stand By Me” remains one of the definitive coming-of-age dramas from the 1980s. Now Sony Pictures Home Entertainment is releasing this gem on 4K Ultra HD in a new exclusive steelbook. Directed by Rob Reiner and based on a 1982 novella by Stephen King, the story follows a group of four boys who discover a … Continue reading
Director William Oldroyd’s “Eileen” is an equally captivating and frustrating psychological thriller based on Ottessa Moshfegh’s 2015 novel of the same name. It features the spellbinding duo of Thomason McKenzie and Ann Hathaway. It’s accented by the brilliant visual work from cinematographer Ari Wegner. And it features an alluring premise that mixes in an array … Continue reading
