Train to Busan
The union of expectation and dread on the rails: The tempest prior to the unveiling In the year of 2016, the hype surrounding Train to Busan was far from the routine excitement associated with a new zombie move. While South Korean cinema had already built a reputation for edgier thrillers, a zombie flick on a […]
Civil War
When Cameras Became Shields: A Road Trip Through Rupture There exists an unusual beauty—albeit ghastly— in the way Civil War unfolds. In Alex Garland’s visionary dystopia, America has collapsed. Individual states have seceded, and the capital is under siege, while the country devolves into social anarchy. Four journalists—Lee, Joel, Sammy, and Jessie— are attempting to […]
Red Notice
A Heist Film Built on Star Power Red Notice was released on Netflix in 2021, and it was not just another action-comedy as it was the streaming giant’s most ambitious original project at the time. It starred Dwayne Johnson, Ryan Reynolds, and Gal Gadot, and it featured globe-trotting adventures with sharp humor and thrilling heist […]