Film & TV

In 2013, Universal Pictures released 47 Ronin, a visually rich, fantasy-infused adaptation of one of Japan’s most enduring historical legends. Directed by Carl Rinsch and headlined by Keanu Reeves, the …

When Man of Steel debuted in 2013, it carried the weight of decades of expectations, nostalgia, and the desire to reimagine Superman for a new generation. Directed by Zack Snyder …

“The Job Lot” is a British television sitcom that offers a humorous and often satirical look at the daily trials and tribulations of the employees working at a fictional job …

American Hustle: A Stylish Tale of Deception, Greed, and Ambition David O. Russell’s American Hustle (2013) is a stylish, fast-paced crime drama based on the notorious Abscam scandal that took …

Pat O’Connor’s Private Peaceful (2012), adapted from Michael Morpurgo’s acclaimed novel, is a quietly powerful war drama that trades epic battle sequences for intimate human storytelling. It is not the …

Kathryn Bigelow’s Zero Dark Thirty is one of the most haunting, meticulous, and morally complex films of the 21st century. Released in 2012, the film dramatizes the decade-long hunt for …

When most people think of ancient Rome, they imagine marble temples, mighty emperors, grand speeches in the Senate, and legions marching in perfect formation. For centuries, the story of Rome …

Nikolaj Arcel’s A Royal Affair (original Danish title En kongelig affære) is one of the most intelligent and emotionally charged historical dramas of the 21st century. Released in 2012 and …

Joe Wright’s Anna Karenina (2012) is a visually daring and emotionally rich adaptation of Leo Tolstoy’s timeless 1877 novel. Starring Keira Knightley as Anna and Jude Law as her husband, …

Released in 2012 and directed by Joss Whedon, Avengers Assemble marked a monumental turning point not only for the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) but also for modern blockbuster filmmaking. Officially …

Skyfall, released in 2012, is the 23rd James Bond film produced by Eon Productions and the third to star Daniel Craig as 007. Directed by Sam Mendes, the film marked …

1. Introduction Ridley Scott’s Prometheus (2012) is a visually stunning and philosophically ambitious science fiction film that serves as a prequel—both narratively and thematically—to the Alien franchise. Rather than providing …