The Stars at Noon Explained: A Visceral Study of the Human Condition
Intimacy and Survival in “The Stars at Noon” “The Stars at Noon” is not simply a film, it is an invitation to experience the complexity of the human condition through the eyes of Trish, an American journalist trapped in a Nicaragua plagued by political tensions. Claire Denis, a renowned director with a unique...
The Captive Summary: A Journey into a Disturbing Movie
From boos to acclaim: The Rebirth of ‘The Captive’ at Cannes. At the Cannes Film Festival, being booed is not always a harbinger of failure, as evidenced by several acclaimed classics that initially received a poor reception. Atom Egoyan’s “The Captive” is a prime example of this, as despite its...
The Trade: Jade Osiberu’s Crime Thriller Tells a Fierce Tale
Osiberu’s New Venture Shortly after her critically acclaimed directorial debut, Isoken, Jade Osiberu announced the production of her next project, The Trade. Five years and a new title after, the project finally debuted in cinemas. After an underwhelming cinema run, The Trade is now streaming on Prime Video. True Crime Inspiration...
Talk to me based on a true story review & Raiting
A journey between shocking fiction and terrifying reality. The Revolutionary Indie Film Debut The debut that redefines the indie genre The arrival of “Talk to Me” to the cinema has been no run-of-the-mill event. Danny and Michael Filippo, previously known for their YouTube career, have delivered a feature film that defies...
Romero movie summary : The courage of a religious leader
The Historical Scenario The film “Romero,” directed by John Doe, immerses us in a moving account of Archbishop Oscar Romero, portraying not only his struggle against the military governments of El Salvador in the late 1970s, but also the evolution of his character from a conservative priest to a resounding voice against...
Jagun Jagun movie review : The resounding success of Netflix
A plot that captures attention Recently, the movie “Jagun Jagun” was released, which has quickly established itself as a true phenomenon on the streaming platform, Netflix. The thrilling script, the remarkable cast and a dreamlike cinematography, have been the pillars that have captivated the attention of thousands of viewers...
‘Juju Stories’ Review: Exploration of Occult Horror
The Nigerian Film Industry (Nollywood) has tried to surpass its stigma of producing mostly entertainment-driven movies with little to no thought process or a developed plot. Yes, these types of films make all the money, but sadly the industry is viewed only from that perspective through the eye of an outsider with no information as...
The Oak Room Review : Unveiling the Charm
So stop me if you’ve heard this We’ve all heard those jokes or anecdotes that start with “a guy walks into a bar,” but what if that joke turns into a chilling thriller that keeps you on the edge of your seat? Before a guy walks into a bar The essence of a story is …...
‘Elesin Oba: The King’s Horseman’ Review: Faithful to the Source Material but Bland as a Feature Film
“In my culture, death is not the end”, what better quote is there to describe the death of Biyi Bandele, one of the pioneers of modern cinema in Nollywood? Luckily, we feel his presence once more in his final project, an adaptation of Wole Soyinka’s Death and the King’s Horseman (Elesin Oba) Based on real...
John Wick Chapter 4: A New High for Action Films
Back in 1999, Keanu Reeves established himself as more than just a comedic actor, he proved he could headline an action film franchise in The Matrix. Years later, he would collaborate with his stunt double from The Matrix to create what would eventually become one of the biggest action franchises ever, John...