Tag: Thriller
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Extreme Quarantine: “The Last Days” Shows Us How Much Worse It Could Be
Sometimes misery loves company, but sometimes we just want to know that at least we’re not as bad as that guy over there. Los Últímos Dias (The Last Days), written and directed by David Pastor and Álex Pastor, (available to stream on Hulu) is unnervingly prescient in this era of social distancing and quarantining. If…
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“Bound” Review: A Thrilling, Sultry, and Timeless Love Story
Though ‘Bound’ technically falls under the genres of crime and thriller, the film’s heart is a romance between two women.
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‘A Quiet Place’ Review: One of the Best Modern Horror Movies
Jim Halpert directing a horror movie? I did not see this coming. A few days ago, news broke that A Quiet Place Part II has been pushed back yet again, leaving millions, including myself, devastated. Paramount postponed the film a third time, and now it will be released on September 17, 2021. To ease the pain, I decided to…
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“Madeline’s Madeline” and the Exploitation of Actresses
This emotional, frightening, and dreamlike story examines the ways actresses are exploited in the name of art.
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“Never touch a tigress that’s guarding her cubs”: A Movie Review of ‘Furie’
This movie review of Le-Van Kiet’s ‘Furie’ contains spoilers. If you’re looking for an engaging female-led film that touches on the genres of action, drama, and thriller, look no further than Le-Van Kiet’s “Furie“. This tense, heart-pinching, action-packed film leaves you on the edge of your seat-and on the verge of tears.“Furie” originally titled “Hai…