Category: Drama

  • GUMMO

    GUMMO

    “Gummo,” directed by Harmony Korine and released in 1997, is a controversial and surreal exploration of a decaying, post-disaster small town in Ohio. The film captures a series of vignettes that provide glimpses into the lives of various eccentric and marginalized characters, painting a raw and disturbing portrait of a community grappling with the aftermath…

  • LET THE RIGHT ONE IN

    LET THE RIGHT ONE IN

    “Let the Right One In” is a 2008 Swedish romantic horror film directed by Tomas Alfredson. The film intricately weaves together the themes of friendship, love, and the supernatural. It is based on the novel of the same name by John Ajvide Lindqvist. The story is set in the bleak winter of 1981 in the…

  • MEAN STREETS

    MEAN STREETS

    “Mean Streets,” directed by Martin Scorsese and released in 1973, is a gritty and influential drama that delves into the lives of small-time criminals navigating the tough streets of New York City’s Little Italy. The film follows Charlie (played by Harvey Keitel), a conflicted and ambitious young man working for his uncle, Giovanni (played by…

  • MYSTERY TRAIN

    MYSTERY TRAIN

    “Mystery Train,” directed by Jim Jarmusch and released in 1989, is a quirky anthology film that weaves together three separate but interconnected stories set in Memphis, Tennessee, all taking place in the same run-down hotel throughout one night. The film stars Masatoshi Nagase as Jun, A Japanese tourist obsessed with Elvis Presley. Yûki Kudô as Mitzuko: Jun’s…

  • PARASITE

    PARASITE

    “Parasite,” directed by Bong Joon-ho and released in 2019, is a South Korean dark comedy thriller that revolves around two families from different socioeconomic backgrounds. The film stars Song Kang-Ho, Jang Hye-jin, Choi Woo-shik, Lee Sun-kyun and Jo Yeo-jeong The story begins when Ki-woo, through a stroke of luck and deceit, secures a tutoring job…

  • ROSEMARY’S BABY

    ROSEMARY’S BABY

    “Rosemary’s Baby,” directed by Roman Polanski and released in 1968, is a psychological horror film adapted from the novel by Ira Levin. The story revolves around Rosemary Woodhouse and her husband, Guy, a young couple who move into an old New York City apartment building known for its eerie history. It stars Mia Farrow, John…

  • QUADROPHENIA

    QUADROPHENIA

    “Quadrophenia,” directed by Franc Roddam in 1979, is a British film based on The Who’s rock opera album of the same name. Set in 1964, the movie follows Jimmy Cooper, a disillusioned young man from London who finds solace in the Mod subculture of fashion, music, and scooters. Played by Phil Daniels, Jimmy is disenchanted…

  • SEVEN SAMURAI

    SEVEN SAMURAI

    “Seven Samurai” is a classic Japanese film directed by Akira Kurosawa, released in 1954. Set in 16th-century Japan, the story revolves around a small farming village under constant threat from bandits who pillage their crops after every harvest. Desperate to protect themselves, the villagers seek the help of seven masterless samurai, or ronin, to defend…

  • SHORT FILM: EN MOI aka IN ME (NSFW)

    SHORT FILM: EN MOI aka IN ME (NSFW)

    “En Moi,” which translates to “In Me,” is a 2016 French short film co-written and directed by Laetitia Casta and is also her directorial debut.Casta co-wrote the screenplay with Maud Ameline. The film stars Yvan Attal as the film director, model Lara Stone as the woman, and Mathilde Bisson as the actress. The movie centers…

  • ONCE UPON A TIME IN HOLLYWOOD

    ONCE UPON A TIME IN HOLLYWOOD

    “Once Upon a Time in Hollywood” is a 2019 film directed by Quentin Tarantino. The movie is set in Los Angeles in 1969 against a rapidly changing film industry and a city immersed in the counterculture movement. The film follows the lives of two central characters: Rick Dalton, played by Leonardo DiCaprio, and Cliff Booth,…