When James Cameron released The Terminator in 1984, he introduced a grim, unforgettable vision of a future where machines gain consciousness, rise against their makers and send cybernetic assassins back through time to extinguish humanity’s last hope. The series that followed has become one of the most recognizable franchises in science fiction and action cinema—fueled … Read more

Donnie Darko (2001) Director: Richard Kelly Screenwriter: Richard Kelly Starring: Jake Gyllenhaal, Maggie Gyllenhaal, Jena Malone, Drew Barrymore, Mary McDonnell, James Duval, Patrick Swayze Richard Kelly’s debut feature, Donnie Darko, has become a defining cult classic since its release. Made on a modest budget and receiving a muted box office response at first, the film … Read more

John Wayne is remembered for many films, and Sands of Iwo Jima ranks among his most enduring work. Released just four years after World War II, the film’s climactic flag-raising remains etched in the public imagination, and the movie earned multiple Academy Award nominations, including one for Wayne. Yet tucked into the film’s middle is … Read more

  Away (2019) Director: Gints Zilbalodis Screenwriter: Gints Zilbalodis Atmosphere, immersion, and emotion form the heart of Gints Zilbalodis’ debut feature, Away. Rather than foregrounding a complex plot or detailed character study, the film prioritizes mood and sensory experience. Its minimalist story and restrained dialogue-free approach create a calm, contemplative journey that invites viewers to … Read more

Gone with the Wind (1939)Director: Victor Fleming Screenwriter: Sidney Howard Starring: Vivien Leigh, Clark Gable, Leslie Howard, Olivia de Havilland, Hattie McDaniel “Look for it only in books, for it is no more than a dream remembered. A civilization gone with the wind…” With the death of Olivia de Havilland leaving no surviving central cast … Read more

The Kid (1921) Director: Charlie Chaplin Screenwriter: Charlie Chaplin Starring: Charlie Chaplin, Jackie Coogan, Edna Purviance, Carl Miller, Walter Lynch Issues such as economic inequality, social prejudice and the harsh treatment of women have long been central themes in cinema, but rarely have they been presented with the blend of innocence, wit and emotional warmth … Read more

Black Bear (2020) Director: Lawrence Michael Levine Screenwriter: Lawrence Michael Levine Starring: Aubrey Plaza, Sarah Gadon, Christopher Abbott Some films are built to provoke fear of an external threat: horror movies, slashers, or spy thrillers. Black Bear refuses that model. Instead, it mines tension from human flaws and fragile relationships. That inward focus makes the … Read more

Across the Universe (2007) Director: Julie Taymor Screenwriter: Dick Clement, Ian La Frenais Starring: Evan Rachel Wood, Jim Sturgess, Joe Anderson, Dana Fuchs, T.V. Carpio, Martin Luther McCoy ‘The Beatles are comin’, they’re gonna hold your hand’ – Bob Dylan, “Murder Most Foul” (2020) Julie Taymor’s Across the Universe is an ambitious, visually striking musical … Read more

Breach (2020) Director: John Suits Screenwriters: Edward Drake, Corey Large Starring: Bruce Willis, Cody Kearsley, Rachel Nichols, Kassandra Clementi, Johnny Messner There’s a persistent myth that once actors reach a certain stature they only appear in high-quality projects. The reality is messier: budgets, schedules, personal decisions and industry dynamics all shape careers, and big names … Read more

Soul (2020)Directors: Pete Docter, Kemp PowersScreenwriters: Pete Docter, Kemp Powers, Mike JonesStarring: Jamie Foxx, Tina Fey, Graham Norton, Rachel House, Alice Braga, Richard Ayoade, Phylicia Rashad, Donnell Rawlings, Questlove, Angela Bassett This review considers Pixar’s Soul, a film that arrived at a strange moment for many viewers who first saw it at home. Whether or … Read more