Okay, so let’s talk Murder in a Small Town. What do you get when you mix a little murder, a dash of small-town charm, a sprinkle of romance, and a whole bunch of low-stakes drama? You end up with a show that feels like it’s been simmering gently in the slow cooker of crime TV—not…
There are movies that entertain, some that inspire, and a rare few that shake the very foundation of how we see the world. Rashomon is one of those films. Directed by Akira Kurosawa in 1950, it’s not just a movie, but a haunting, vivid exploration of the human psyche. It’s a classic in every sense—richly…
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…
When a film takes you by the hand and quietly leads you into a deep pool of thought, long after you’ve stepped away from the screen, that’s when you know you’ve encountered something special. Krzysztof Kieslowski’s Three Colours: Red, the final chapter in his Three Colours trilogy, does exactly that, immersing you in a subtle,…
There’s something particularly mesmerizing about Alfred Hitchcock’s The Lady Vanishes. On the surface, it’s a classic 1930s thriller—suspenseful, witty, and brimming with British charm. But dig a little deeper, and it’s more than just an exercise in suspense. Hitchcock, ever the maestro of tension, uses the mystery at the heart of this film to explore…
Passing. It’s a film that doesn’t just ask to be watched but absorbed, in all its haunting, monochromatic beauty. Directed by Rebecca Hall and based on Nella Larsen’s 1929 novella, this film sneaks under your skin quietly, forcing you to confront a deeply painful part of American history—one that doesn’t just belong to the past….
When you sit down to watch Atlantics (2019), Mati Diop’s cinematic debut, you’re not just watching a movie—you’re being pulled into an ocean of mixed genres, deep feelings, and haunting visuals. But how does this film—a blend of ghost stories, love, death, and the modern clash between tradition and progress—sit with a Christian perspective? Let’s…
“The Critic”—a film set in 1930s London—is one of those period dramas that catches you off guard. It pulls you into its dark, twisted world with a kind of hypnotic allure, leaving you both intrigued and uneasy by the time the credits roll. As Christians, we approach films like this with a unique lens, looking…
Let’s talk about The Perfect Couple, the 2024 limited series everyone seems to be watching. Created by Jenna Lamia and directed by Susanne Bier, it’s a show that promises a mix of crime-solving, high-society drama, and a bit of humor. On the surface, it’s entertaining, fun, and certainly easy on the eyes. But as Christians,…
Red Rooms isn’t just a film; it’s more like an experience that leaves you in a space where you’re forced to confront things you don’t necessarily want to. Imagine sitting in a theater, the tension thick enough that you can practically feel it in the air. The audience is collectively holding its breath—not because of…