Marvel's 'Black Widow' is Back with Her Solo Movie (Trailer)
The solo movie of Marvel Studios’ ‘Black Widow’ is coming in 2020 to tell the origin story of one of the enigmatic Avengers. Scarlett Johansson stars as Natasha Romanoff, better known by her alter ego, Black Widow, who has lived many secret lives before becoming a part of S.H.I.E.L.D. Directed by Cate Shortland, ‘Black Widow’ […]
‘The Ruthless’ – Italian Crime Drama (Stream it on Netflix)
Loosely based on the book Manager calibro 9 by Pietro Colaprico and Luca Fazzo, the Italian French crime drama “The Ruthless” (Italian: Lo spietato) is inspired by the real-life story of mafia boss Saverio Morabito who was active in the 1990s and later became a police informant. Written and directed by Renato De Maria, the […]
‘In the Shadow of the Moon’ – An Engaging Netflix Sci-Fi Drama
Director Jim Mickle’s Netflix film ‘In the Shadow of the Moon’ is one of the most creative and intriguing time travel stories we have watched in recent times. The film is a classic example of how there is still scope for filmmakers to experiment with the concept while creating something unique. Beginning in the year […]
ELI – Movie Review – A horror film with unexpected twists
Netflix horror film ELI is about a sick boy (played by Charlie Shotwell) whose parents Rose (Kelly Reilly) and Paul (Max Martini) admitted him into a secretive medical facility to treat his autoimmune disorder. The film from the very first few minutes promises suspense and thrill, and later moves towards the supernatural; however, it’s the […]
The Man Without Gravity – Ordinary Life of a Boy with Superhuman Skills
Italian drama L’uomo senza gravità (English title: ‘The Man Without Gravity’) is an amazing piece of storytelling by writer-director Marco Bonfanti. The film follows a newly born baby boy Oscar who is light as a balloon and floats weightlessly in the air, setting the tone for a magical tale. Yes, the boy Oscar is raised […]
Downey as ‘Dolittle’ in the Upcoming Fantasy Adventure (Trailer)
Robert Downey Jr. plays the classic character Dr. John Dolittle – created by Hugh Lofting for the children’s book The Voyages of Doctor Dolittle – in the upcoming fantasy comedy adventure “Dolittle”. The film, directed by Stephen Gaghan, is releasing on January 17, 2020. This seems to be an exciting project for the Marvel hero […]
‘The Turning’ (Trailer) – Henry James’ Classic Ghost Story
Director Floria Sigismondi’s upcoming film “The Turning,” an adaptation of Henry James’ 1898 novella The Turn of the Screw, looks chilling and promising in the trailer. The film is slated for a January 24, 2020 release. Over the last few decades, several filmmakers have narrated different versions of the story, mostly inspired by the book. […]
‘And Soon the Darkness’ – Stupid Characters, Shallow Plot
Looks like Marcos Efron’s 2010-released horror thriller ‘And Soon the Darkness’ is nothing but a travel warning to all Americans not to venture into foreign locales, known for crimes. The storyline looks simple and predictable considering the notoriety of any less-crowded and crime-infested tourist place (for that matter anywhere in the world). The storyline goes […]
Sinister Circle (2017) – With an ancient Ouija board & a secret society
This Peruvian horror movie ‘Sinister Circle’ directed by Dorian Fernández-Moris, follows a psychologist (Fernanda) who returns from Mexico to her childhood place in Peru, together with her mute son (Julito), after hearing the news about her mother being hospitalized in a psychiatric hospital. A sequel to the director’s earlier film Cementerio General, the storyline of […]
In the Tall Grass (Netflix) – A Twisted Tale Suggesting Life & Choices
Directed by Vincenzo Natali and starring Patrick Wilson (“The Conjuring“), the latest Netflix supernatural thriller ‘In the Tall Grass’ is based on a novella by father and son Stephen King and Joe Hill. While Stephen King is considered as the king of horror, somehow this story, in particular, does not deliver horror in the traditional […]