Menmakes its metaphorical intentions clear right from the title.Alex Garlandincludes plenty of symbolic flourishes. There are lingering shots of an apple tree and pagan fertility carvings, tosay nothing of the ending. The crux of the film, though, is in that one small word:Men. Jessie Buckley gives a grounded, compelling performance, and in her capable hands Harper makes perfect sense. Its not until the viewer leaves the theater that Harper, andMenin general, starts to fall apart....

Quick Links If you’re in the Northern Hemisphere, then summer is right around the corner. For those of us not so lucky down south, winter has well and truly settled in. What better way to watch a very binge-worthy new series about summer? Image via Prime Video But what would you do if you were caught in a love triangle between two brothers? Is There a Trailer for The Summer I Turned Pretty?...

Its especially effective in thriller and horror content where fear and paranoia are paramount. She sets off to hopefully resolve how and why this has happened to him. Lena feels disconnected from reality both physically and mentally. Image via A24 Isolation is not just physical, it can also be social. Her isolation is constructed by her husband who made her feel trapped and alone in her marriage. When she asked for a separation he refused and when she persisted he hit her....

BeforeNicolas Cage(and his frantic Not the bees! ), there wasEdward Woodwards colder and more stern sacrificial victim in the trilogys capper,The Wicker Man. Influences from them, big and small, can be seen inAlex GarlandsMen. In a folk horror film, the story must include a location isolated from the larger world. Ancient traditions are central to weird situations, from superstitions to much older religions. Usually, the movies of this subgenre dont have anything actually supernatural occur....

WhenAmazon Prime’sUploadhit the platform back in 2020, viewers were confronted with the real-life possibility of a virtual afterlife. It has also introduced viewers to a stable of bothseasoned and up-and-coming actorsthat you may have seen somewhere before. Robbie Amell - Nathan Brown Nathan Brown, played byRobbie Amell, is the shows lead. Nathan finds himself in Lakeview thanks to his wealthy girlfriend Ingrid. Arriving with holes in his memory,Nathan befriends angel Norawho helps him restore those lost memories....

The association between the melodys repetition and the unnerving figure is key to how the film excoriates structural misogyny. Based on the films title alone, it should be unsurprising thatMenthematizes misogyny. Crucially, though, the films thematic success does not rest solely on this undeniably horrific visual. Image by Collider Staff Significantly, these flashbacks are not properly ordered linearly. The narrative structure of temporal disruption and repetition thus reflects the traumatic consequences of misogyny....

There are few cinematic franchises as richly developed asThe Lord of the Rings. On the other hand, the villains of the saga are simply…vile. Credit directorPeter Jacksonfor the effective presentation of these characters as antagonists with little to no redeeming value. Succumbing to temptation, Boromir attempts to seize the Ring from Frodo. Badly shaken by this incident, Frodo decides to abandon his companions and finish the Quest alone. Certainly, the death of one’s son is an overwhelming burden to bear....

The land of Westeros is back! This time with more Targaryen’s around which of course means more dragons. Leading to one of the most devastating civil wars in Westeros' history, The Dance of Dragons. The series is set to release on August 21, 2022, onHBOandHBO Max. Yes, more dragons! With multiple dragons flying around there’s no doubt there will be plenty of fiery dragon action to come. Things get even more complicated when the king remarries....

A new calendar year means a slate of new films being released. 2022 is rounding out to be a year filled with excitement for the action genre. Lex Luthor unites the worlds super-villains to capture Earths super-heroes, with the help of an ancient Kryptonian power. Dinosaurs and humans live alongside each other. But when the interview takes a wrong turn, Gru and his minions go on the run. The origin story of thePredator, set 300 years ago in 1719....

This wasDiabolical, comprised of a collection of short stories that expand the universe ofThe Boys. Your Rating Your comment has not been saved 59. Buy on Amazon 57. Image via Prime Video It’s about a New York City where every horrifying beast, sci-fi freak, and fantasy creature coexists. In this world, Mark is a social worker going about his daily life. It’s far from a perfect show, but it was consistently funny and strangely endearing throughout its run....

Quantum Leapdebuted in 1989 and came to a heartbreaking conclusion in 1993. The final episode devastated fans with the written tag that Dr. Beckett never returned home. Here are some things that the series should touch on. The Fate of Sam Beckett Oh, boy. This is a tough one. Is Weird Ernie aka Al, God? Image via NBC Was he there making sure Sam got started ok? As Al, he knows Sam is leaping....

Amazon’sThe Wheel of Timeseries received generally favourable reviews from both long-time fans and new consumers alike. Even though his story and his role is unique and mystical, he does not appear in the show. Though, he is an intriguing character, and he would have helped with theAmazonSeries' world-building. Images via Precedence Entertainment & Tor Fantasy She is first seen alongside her brother, Gawyn, in the city of Caemlyn. Fortunately, she is set to arrive in Season 2, where she willbe played byCeara Coveney....

She has recently experienced a traumatic event and is seeking to clear her head from it all. Instead, she soon stumbles upon a nightmare that ends up too close for comfort. Okay, strap in because here we go. Image by Collider Staff Told through a series of flashbacks, we see how he threatened to kill himself in response. When things turn violent, Harper kicks him out of the flat. Harper later looks out her window and sees him falling to his death....