Imagine watching a movie that feels like a half-remembered dream. You’ve seen versions of it before—the gritty setting, the desperate fight for survival, the eerie silence broken by the sounds of unseen dangers. Welcome to Elevation, a film that seems to settle comfortably into its genre without much ambition to transcend it. At a brisk…
A Gritty Take on a Familiar Story Absolution, Hans Petter Moland’s latest, comes with all the grime and grit we expect from a crime thriller, especially one set in the often shadowy, mist-draped landscape of New England. At first glance, it seems like yet another chapter in the Liam Neeson Action Era—a genre practically unto…
There’s something eerie about silence, especially in the world of cinema. No words to anchor you, no dialogue to reassure you that things will be alright. Just a lead actor fighting through an oppressive quiet. Azrael, the latest venture into the realms of horror-thriller, takes this silence and runs with it—or perhaps, stumbles with it….
When you think “superhero,” what comes to mind? Bright colors, flashy fights, maybe a moral compass that spins true north? That’s not Jessica Jones. This show doesn’t come to save the day in a spandex suit with a blinding grin. Instead, it knocks back a couple of hard drinks, flicks the cigarette ash off its…
Let’s dive into a world where teenagers grab swords and tackle vengeful ghosts in a supernatural London. That’s the premise of Lockwood & Co., a Netflix adaptation of Jonathan Stroud’s books, and if you’re wondering whether a Christian should engage with a show like this, you’re not alone. Ghosts, spirits, and supernatural combat might not…
It’s rare these days to come across a show that’s equal parts mischievous, thrilling, and so self-aware that it almost seems to wink at you through the screen. Agatha All Along — yeah, that’s the one — is all of this and more. You’ve probably heard the buzz, seen the memes, and maybe even found…
You might think that if Zack Snyder turned his lens toward Norse mythology, the result would be something epic, profound, maybe even revelatory. And, in a way, it is epic, just not quite in the way you’d hope. “Twilight of the Gods” starts off promising, with a rich, grim atmosphere that plunges us into the…
Watching North by Northwest is like sipping a perfectly mixed cocktail: equal parts suspense, sophistication, and just the right splash of humor. Hitchcock didn’t just direct movies; he orchestrated them. This 1959 classic isn’t merely a film. It’s a cunning, exhilarating game—a high-stakes chase sprawling from the glossy streets of New York to the open…
In a world where stories come and go like passing winds, few films manage to anchor themselves into the soul of a generation. Seven Samurai is one of those rare, cinematic treasures that transcend its own era, culture, and even its genre. Directed by Akira Kurosawa in 1954, this movie doesn’t merely tell the tale…
You might think Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon is just another martial arts movie—a tale of warriors with flashing swords, flying kicks, and unstoppable energy. You wouldn’t be entirely wrong; the fight scenes are indeed dazzling, the choreography precise like clockwork, yet graceful like a dance. But to call this merely a “martial arts film” is…