Released in 2015, Experimenter is a thought-provoking biographical drama that delves into the life and controversial experiments of Stanley Milgram, the renowned social psychologist best known for his obedience studies. …
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’71 is a 2014 British war thriller film directed by Yann Demange. Set in 1971 during the early years of the Troubles, a conflict in Northern Ireland, the film follows …
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Introduction Kajaki: The True Story is a 2014 British war drama directed by Paul Katis. The film is based on real events that took place in 2006 in Afghanistan, focusing …
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The Wolf of Wall Street (2013), directed by Martin Scorsese and based on the memoir of Jordan Belfort, is an ambitious film that captures the reckless spirit of the 1990s …
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World War Z (2013): A Global Pandemic Through a Zombie Lens
by alan.dotchinby alan.dotchinMarc Forster’s World War Z (2013) is a high-octane, apocalyptic thriller that reimagines the zombie genre through a global and political lens. Loosely based on Max Brooks’ 2006 novel World …
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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 …
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“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 …
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Prometheus (2012): Ridley Scott’s Mythic, Cosmic Quest for Origins
by alan.dotchinby alan.dotchin1. 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 …
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Retreat (2011): A Psychological Thriller of Isolation, Control, and Despair
by alan.dotchinby alan.dotchinRetreat is a 2011 British psychological thriller directed by Carl Tibbetts in his feature-length directorial debut. Set almost entirely on a remote island off the coast of Scotland, the film …
“Utopia,” the Australian comedy TV series, offers a satirical take on the bureaucratic labyrinth of government infrastructure projects. Created by Rob Sitch, Santo Cilauro, and Tom Gleisner, the show revolves …
47 Ronin (2013): A Cinematic Retelling of Loyalty, Honor, and Myth
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 …
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 …