Prisoners is a 2013 American crime drama film directed by Denis Villeneuve and written by Aaron Guzikowski. It stars Hugh Jackman, Jake Gyllenhaal, Maria Bello, Terrence Howard, Viola Davis, and Paul Dano. The film is about two brothers who are arrested after one of them commits a robbery. The narrative jumps back and forth between…
Of the many movies that are based on novels, few are actually original. Se7en is one of these. It is based on a true story and it was released in 1995. Since then, it has gained enormous popularity around the world. It was only in June of 2014 when it was ranked as the second…
Medea (1969) is a film that brings back the spirit of Greek tragedy in the post-60s era. The film takes place in a modern setting where the storyline harkens back to the ancient times of drama. Playing on human nature and a deep-rooted hatred between two sisters, the movie serves up an interesting plot filled…
Shutter Island is a 2010 American psychological thriller film directed by Martin Scorsese. It is based on the 1954 novel of the same name by Dennis Lehane. The screenplay was written by Laeta Kalogridis and Michael Caleo. The film stars Leonardo DiCaprio, Mark Ruffalo, Ben Kingsley, Michelle Williams, and Max von Sydow. And rzej Zulawski…
The Machinist is a 2004 American crime thriller film directed by Brad Anderson and written by himself. It stars Christian Bale, Jennifer Jason Leigh, and John Sharian. The film was based on the non-fiction book The Machinist: A Novel of Genius, Obsession, and Murder by W. D. Gann, about a man who goes insane after…
Captain America has had a long and rich history in comics and film, with individual tropes and character traits to suit him for each adaptation. However, there were some similarities that were prevalent throughout all his outings. Captain America before his New Deal treatment was a man of action and thought, with diverse skillsets and…
Gone Girl is a 2014 American crime thriller film based on the novel of the same name by Gillian Flynn. The film was directed by David Fincher and stars Ben Affleck, Rosamund Pike, Neil Patrick Harris, Tyler Perry, Kim Dickens, Patrick Fugit, and Marisa Tomei. It follows the plot of a man who is falsely…
One of the most influential action films in history, Die Hard is loved by many. In fact, this action-thriller movie is entitled as the ultimate Christmas gift for every action junkie. Die Hard is the first of its kind, an action thriller that features one of the most recognised heroes of the 90’s: John McClane.…
Who Is the Director of This Movie? The director of this movie is Bong Joon-ho. Where Did the Filming Take Place? Filming locations included the towns of Sinchang and Miryang, as well as various other sites in Seoul. Wherwhen Did the Filming Begin? Filming began on September 9, 2002, in the village of Hwaseong, South…
It’s a story about how crimes are committed, investigated and solved. In the story, Sam and Max help a police officer arrest an escaped convict who has kidnapped his infant son. The best part is, they do it by using Max’s powers. Amazingly, however, the story itself is not fictional and can be found in…