There are only a small handful of filmmakers who are revered enough that every new film feels like a genuine cinematic event. Whether this is a result of their tendency to only work periodically, taking long breaks in between films, or simply because the quality of their work is impeccable enough to radicalise audiences to…
Category: thriller
One Battle After Another (2025)
We live in uncertain – and frankly quite terrifying – times, where nothing seems to make sense, politicians are the least trustworthy of all public figures, and we constantly seem to be on the edge of societal collapse, the decline of the culture seemingly being only a single word away. Yet, we continue to press…
A House of Dynamite (2025)
When I was younger and far more anxious, I had a history teacher who was intent on educating his students on the nature of the world and how it functions – and when it came time to discuss nuclear war, he told us “don’t panic until they panic”, with the “they” in this instance referring…
It Was Just an Accident (2025)
How far would you go to get revenge on someone who you consider to have ruined your life? We often find ourselves in conversations about whether retribution is something that should be punished when it becomes violent, or if authorities should look the other way in situations where it can be justified. This is a…
Red Eye (2005)
While he is primarily known for his contributions to the horror genre (and perhaps deserves the status as the person who pioneered a new kind of cinematic terror), Wes Craven was not afraid to experiment from time to time, working with different material to create vibrant and interesting films that traverse genre and convention in…
Insomnia (1997)
Recent scientific findings have determined that roughly 10% of people suffer from some kind of insomnia, and whether it is a temporary inability to fall asleep or a more chronic disorder, it is certainly a notable concern, particularly since there are numerous reasons for the condition, ranging from medical problems to psychological issues. Yet, every…
Cloud (2024)
As far as revolutionary filmmakers tend to go, Kiyoshi Kurosawa is shockingly absent from the conversations around which contemporary directors are the most original and innovative, despite showing his prowess for both bespoke narratives and incredible technical skills, which have factored into many of his films over the years, and positioned him as arguably amongst…
Drop (2025)
The more famous a filmmaker, the more likely it is that entire generations will be in search of ways to emulate their work – and very few directors have been the source of as much imitation as Alfred Hitchcock, whose exceptional and prolific career spurred half a decade of young directors who sought to draw…
Opus (2025)
Fame is a fickle beast, and one that is truly impossible to tame. Once someone has lived inside the spotlight, it is often difficult to escape – you either remain a celebrated and beloved (or perhaps even controversial) public figure, or are viewed as being formerly at the peak of your popularity, a shadow of…
September 5 (2024)
On the 5th of September in 1972, the world was glued to their television screens, since it was the first live broadcast of the Olympic Games, which were taking place in Munich, and which was perhaps the most publicized games up until that point (there is an argument to be made for the previous time…
The Postmodern Pelican 