Category: Drama

  • SOUND OF METAL

    SOUND OF METAL

    “Sound of Metal” is a 2019 drama film directed by Darius Marder. The film stars Riz Ahmed, Olivia Cooke, and Paul Raci in leading roles. The story follows Ruben Stone (played by Riz Ahmed), a heavy metal drummer who unexpectedly begins to lose his hearing. Ruben’s life revolves around his passion for music and his…

  • STRAIGHT ON TILL MORNING

    STRAIGHT ON TILL MORNING

    “Straight on Till Morning” is a 1972 British psychological thriller directed by Peter Collinson. The film stars Rita Tushingham, Shane Briant, and James Bolam.The story revolves around Brenda Thompson (played by Rita Tushingham), a shy and introverted young woman who moves to London in search of independence and excitement. Brenda rents a room in a…

  • INGLOURIOUS BASTERDS

    INGLOURIOUS BASTERDS

    “Inglourious Basterds” is a 2009 war film directed by Quentin Tarantino. The film stars Brad Pitt, Mélanie Laurent, Christoph Waltz, Michael Fassbender, and Diane Kruger.Set in Nazi-occupied France during World War II, the film follows multiple interconnected storylines that converge around a plot to assassinate high-ranking Nazi officials.The central plot revolves around a group of…

  • LES VALSEUSES aka GOING PLACES

    LES VALSEUSES aka GOING PLACES

    “Les Valseuses,” aka “Going Places,” is a French comedy-drama directed by Bertrand Blier and released in 1974. The film stars Gérard Depardieu, Patrick Dewaere, and Miou-Miou in leading roles. Set in the 1970s, the film follows the exploits of two young delinquents, Jean-Claude (played by Gérard Depardieu) and Pierrot (played by Patrick Dewaere), as they…

  • MASS

    MASS

    “Mass” is a 2021 drama film directed by Fran Kranz in his directorial debut. The film stars Jason Isaacs, Martha Plimpton, Reed Birney, and Ann Dowd in an ensemble cast.Set in a nondescript church basement, the film centers on a meeting between two sets of parents: Jay and Gail (played by Jason Isaacs and Martha…

  • PIERROT LE FOU

    PIERROT LE FOU

    “Pierrot le Fou” is a 1965 French New Wave film directed by Jean-Luc Godard, based on the novel “Obsession” by Lionel White. The film stars Jean-Paul Belmondo as Ferdinand Griffon, also known as Pierrot, and Anna Karina as Marianne Renoir. The story follows Ferdinand, a bored and disillusioned husband who leaves his bourgeois life and…

  • ヘルタースケルター) aka HELTER SKELTER

    ヘルタースケルター) aka HELTER SKELTER

    “Helter Skelter” is a 2012 Japanese psychological thriller directed by Mika Ninagawa. It is based on the manga by the same name, Kyoko Okazaki. The story revolves around Liliko Kinoshita (Erika Sawajiri), a beautiful and successful but deeply troubled model and actress who undergoes extreme cosmetic surgery to maintain her youthful appearance and fame. Liliko…

  • SHORT FILM: ALMOND WOOD

    SHORT FILM: ALMOND WOOD

    “Almond Wood” is a 2020 Short film thriller directed by James Frost and written by James Frost, Patricia Rodrigeuz, and Michael Schilf. The film stars Kate Amundsen and Will Brandt. The film centers around Debbie Reynolds (Kate Amundsen), an attractive young woman from a privileged background, albeit with dark connections, and Jason, her good-looking and…

  • UNDER THE SILVER LAKE

    UNDER THE SILVER LAKE

    “Under the Silver Lake” is a 2018 neo-noir mystery film directed by David Robert Mitchell, known for his work on “It Follows.” The film stars Andrew Garfield as the protagonist Sam, Riley Keough as Sarah, and Topher Grace as Sam’s friend, Allen. Set in Los Angeles, the film begins with Sam, a young and aimless…

  • HIGH PLAINS DRIFTER

    HIGH PLAINS DRIFTER

    “High Plains Drifter,” a 1973 film directed by and starring Clint Eastwood, is a psychological western that blends mystery, revenge, and supernatural elements. Released in 1973, the film is celebrated for its unconventional narrative and Eastwood’s portrayal of the enigmatic protagonist known only as The Stranger. The story begins as a mysterious and unnamed drifter…