The true story of how the Boston Globe uncovered the massive scandal of child molestation and cover-up within the local Catholic Archdiocese, shaking the entire Catholic Church to its core.
Like The Revenant, I’m not sure if it’s worth the Oscar. But it’s a solid movie with a meaning, good acting and smooth execution.
A punk rock band becomes trapped in a secluded venue after finding a scene of violence. For what they saw, the band themselves become targets of violence from a gang of white power skinheads, who want to eliminate all evidence of the crime.
An improvement from Blue Ruin – the previous movie of this director. Here he manages to make everything look real and that’s the main drive for the movie.
In their new overseas home, an American family soon finds themselves caught in the middle of a coup, and they frantically look for a safe escape in an environment where foreigners are being immediately executed.
From this typical poster, I’ve never expected to like this movie. And, as you may guess, it was an exception. Although not as terrifying as their earlier movie “the devil”,…
In the aftermath of a family tragedy, an aspiring author is torn between love for her childhood friend and the temptation of a mysterious outsider. Trying to escape the ghosts of her past, she is swept away to a house that breathes, bleeds… and remembers.
An outlooked movie from del Toro, better than The Shape of Water. It’s a gothic tale with strong lead performances and gorgeous cinematography. The movie is more like art rather…
A young Spanish woman who has newly moved to Berlin finds her flirtation with a local guy turn potentially deadly as their night out with his friends reveals a dangerous secret.
How about a movie shot as a one long scene. It’s the most interesting part, but even if I hadn’t known this, I’d still have enjoyed it. It builds slowly,…
A rogue submarine captain pulls together a misfit crew to go after a sunken treasure rumored to be lost in the depths of the Black Sea. As greed and desperation take control on-board their claustrophobic vessel, the increasing uncertainty of the mission causes the men to turn on each other to fight for their own survival.
Many might not understand why such a rating for this kind of movie. Well, who doesn‘t like well-made action movies. And this one is just that. It‘s set underwater, it‘s…
A Harvard Medical School graduate takes a position at a mental institution and soon becomes obsessed with a female mental patient, but he has no idea of a recent and horrifying staffing change.
Just like the main actor, this movie is quality stuff. Spooky, atmospheric and entertaining in its own way. The script could have been a little more spicy, but overall fluent…
A seductive alien prowls the streets of Glasgow in search of prey: unsuspecting men who fall under her spell.
The more I think of it, the better it is. The director chose a plain domestic style that tests your patience, but then absolutely pays off. The movie is originally…
A young man travels to an isolated farm for his lover’s funeral where he’s quickly drawn into a twisted, sexually charged game by his lover’s aggressive brother.
Another successful choice during the Spring movie festival. The trailer interested me, so I gave it a go and didn’t regret. Solid European drama, great camera work and acting.
After India’s father dies, her Uncle Charlie, who she never knew existed, comes to live with her and her unstable mother. She comes to suspect this mysterious, charming man has ulterior motives and becomes increasingly infatuated with him.
I’ve always liked Chan Wook Park’s films. Mostly, for the cinematography – there are master directors in his league, but I haven’t seen the better ones. This movie is no…