Like many historical events, war is often explored through film. 10’The Bridge on the River Kwai' (1957) Dir. Meanwhile, Allied forces are planning to destroy the bridge. Image via Universal Pictures The movie was based onPierre Boulles novelLe Pont Sue La Riviere Kwai. 9’Platoon' (1986) Dir. The movie was written and directed byOliver Stone, and the character of Chris was based on Stone himself. Sessue Hayakawa in “The Bridge on the River Kwai”....
Albus Dumbledoreis the fount of wisdom inHarry Potter, its equivalent toMerlinorObi-Wan Kenobi. As he tells Harry, he’s always prized himself for his ability to turn a phrase. On top of that, the headmaster can be silly and quirky too, never taking himself too seriously. Image via Warner Bros. Pictures He’s truly one of fantasy’s most iconic characters. They want to silence Harry at all costs, including by attempting to expel him from Hogwarts....
The MacGuffina term popularized byAlfred Hitchcockrefers to an object, gear, or goal that drives the plot forward. Often, they don’t have any real significance beyond being the thing everyone wants. With this in mind, this list looks at some of the worst MacGuffins in cinema history. Custom Image by Nimesh Perera They’re either poorly designed, unoriginal, or frustratingly obvious in their identity as plot devices. Some had untapped potential, others were lame from the start....
Its not much of a newsflash or anything, but 1975 was a while ago now. The following films, on the other hand, are not those kinds of movies. It is what it is, and, for better or worse, also a little more. Image by Federico Napoli Its what you’d expect; exploitation films, but centered around Nazi Germany in one way or another. 1975sThe Astrologeris, instead, a messy and not super engaging horror/thriller flick....
The concept just wasnt there. So, don’t be fooled by the R-rating, and feel free toskip these action movies. Thats when things get dicey. Image via Sony Pictures Home Entertainment The school calls Paul, telling him Beth has not paid her tuition. Now, Omar has Pauls daughter. But the father isnt going to go down without a fight. Image via Universal Studios Even Willis, as a villain, couldnt save the slow pace of the film....
10’Howard the Duck' (1986) Directed by Willard Huyck Howard the Duckjustscreams'80s comedy. As a superhero action film, it’s remarkably unexciting. As a campy comedy, it’s rarely intentionally funny. Custom Image by Zanda Rice Hangout beach movies can be some of the most delightful times one can have with a film. Not so with this one. For this,they got unknown comedy writers with very little screenwriting experienceto pen most of the shorts....
The Big Apple is no childs play: one wrong move can cost millions. For fans of the original,this is the heart-wrenching closure fans have been waiting for. The love story between Rick and Michonne. Image via Netflix But a letter from her late mothers past ignites a mystery thats impossible to ignore. Peter Sutherland (Gabriel Basso) isassigned to this most dangerous mission yet. But his work with the espionage isnt the only thing thats testing him....
Fortunately, BritBox has a great catalog filled with decades ofBritish dramas,comedies, andreality shows. One genre that BritBox dominates above all else is British mysteries. Its a fantastic series that highlights the flaws in the policing system while telling a compelling story. Based on stories byG. (It’s veryMonkbut without the problematic depictions of OCD.) Each six-episode season follows a single investigation that starts pretty gray but only gets darker as the episodes continue....
This is a biting, wry comedy examining the elements that make a man a monster. He even goes to lengths to explain why and how he could enjoy life with ThereseandEmilietoTherese and Emilie. It leaves things slightly open-ended, with the viewers having to think about whatLe Bonheur’s message really was. Image via Bleecker Street The Outsidersfollows conflicts between the affluent kids called Socs (short for socials) and poor kids called Greasers....
So, here are the best R-rated British movies on Netflix. For more recommendations, check out our lists of the bestR-rated action,thriller, andcomedy filmson the platform. This is a fantastic story in which Pugh and Cassidy both ate and left no crumbs! Had to do it.)
The famed director had every reason to be nervous. However, the stunt went wrong andthe helicopter crashed with Jayan hanging from the landing skids. According toscriptwriterBipin Chandran, many theories started emerging after the untimely death of the actor. Image by Zanda Rice Interestingly, makers started adding random scenes of Jayan to films during action sequences. The actor andhis dialogues have been referred to in Malayalam pop culture numerous timesover the decades since his death....
What Is ‘Open Your Eyes’ About? Confusion is an integral part of the viewing experience, andCesar is often just as confused as we are. Celebrating the brilliance of Spanish cinema. Custom Image by Jefferson Chacon How Does ‘Open Your Eyes’ Compare to ‘Vanilla Sky?’ Image via Artisan Entertainment
While it was certainly not written with the intention,28 Days Laterhas become a film somewhatsynonymous with 9/11. “Choke on ‘em!” Furthermore, it is an example of the kind ofprofessionalism that breeds great films,sometimes by force. “Now they’d be around you with machine guns,” he says. Boyle describes the “freedom” they had in London as “ridiculous” when looking back. Image via Searchlight Pictures Four weeks after a mysterious, incurable virus spreads throughout the UK, a handful of survivors try to find sanctuary....
