Below Zero (Bajocero) – Netflix’s Trending Spanish Action Thriller
Spanish action film Below Zero (Spanish: Bajocero), directed by Lluís Quílez, is now streaming on Netflix and has so far garnered rave reviews. This gritty and suspenseful action thriller is a must-watch even though at first glance the plotline does not sound that interesting and eventually succeeds with great performances and a tight script that […]
Korean Movie “I” – Synopsis & Trailer
The upcoming South Korean drama “I” follows Ah-Yeong who graduated with child studies major and becomes the babysitter for single mother Yeong-Chae who is raising a six-month-old child by herself. The film captures their struggle in raising the kid. Directed by Kim Hyuntak, the film stars Kim Hyang-Gi, Ryu Hyun-Kyung, and Yeom Hye-Ran in prominent […]
‘THIS TIME AWAY’ – A Short Film by Magali Barbe
Here is an interesting sci-fi drama short ‘THIS TIME AWAY’, featuring Timothy Spall and Jessica Ellerby, streaming on the DUST channel. The film had a great run in the festival circle with several international selections and was eligible for both Academy Awards and Bafta 2020. Directed by Magali Barbe, the film follows an elderly man, […]
Sci-Fi Short Film: “Pinki”
To begin with, the sci-fi short film “Pinki” from DUST is simple yet a great piece of storytelling depicting the essence of life when we take many things for granted while those were once the reasons for our happiness. At first, I was clueless about whatever was happening on screen and then everything fell into […]
CHERRY (Teaser): From Russo Brothers and Tom Holland
Directors Joe and Anthony Russo’s upcoming crime drama CHERRY is expected to hit theaters on February 26th and to AppleTV on March 12th, and we have got the first glimpse of the film. Based on Nico Walker’s novel of the same name, Tom Holland (In the Heart of the Sea) plays the lead as an […]
LUPIN Season 1 – Netflix Series Takes Inspiration from Gentleman Thief Arsène Lupin
One of the much-awaited French series LUPIN is now available on Netflix and the first season (Chapter 1) is a treat to watch. Inspired by the adventures of Arsène Lupin, this crime thriller follows the story of a gentleman thief Assane Diop who sets out to avenge his father’s death. Starring the charismatic Omar Sy […]
First 007, Acting Legend, and Oscar Winner Sir Sean Connery Is No More
We are deeply saddened to hear the passing of iconic actor and Oscar winner Sir Sean Connery, aged 90. The Scottish actor was best known for being the first actor to play 007 — James Bond on the big screen. With an acting career spanning decades, he won an Academy Award (in 1988 for his […]
The Binding (2020) – Too Generic to Have Any Chill
The Binding (original title: Il legame) is a new Netflix horror film from Italy. In fact, it is a supernatural horror film, but it does not have enough chilling moments to make it interesting. The film is too generic with things such as demonic possession, a creaky old house, and some kind of curse associated […]
Barbarians (Netflix Series) – Based on the Battle of the Teutoburg Forest
The latest German historical action-drama series Barbarians narrates the story behind the battle of the Teutoburg Forest that took place in 9 AD between the Germanic tribes and the Romans. Created by Arne Nolting, Jan Martin Scharf, and Andreas Heckmann, this violent and exciting series is now streaming on Netflix. The series follows the events […]
‘Ginny Weds Sunny’ (Review) – An Unoriginal Bollywood Rom-com
Director Puneet Khanna’s debut Netflix Hindi romantic comedy film ‘Ginny Weds Sunny’ is a typical Bollywood “boy-meets-girl” story that is no unique a tale, at least for those who follow Indian rom-com. From the very beginning, the film is too predictable although you enjoy a few of its witty scenes. For those of us who […]