‘The First Omen’ is a prequel to the 1976 classic ‘The Omen’. The script tells us the story of Damien Thorn’s birth, and it does so in an effective and eerie gloomy ambience with tribute scenes to the first film from 1976. Director Arkasha Stephenson created a beautifully made, suspenseful and well executed psychological horror…
Directed by Dev Patel, who also takes on the lead role, ‘Monkey Man’ dives into themes of vindication and resilience. The film follows, “An anonymous young man who unleashes a campaign of vengeance against the corrupt leaders who murdered his mother and continue to systemically victimize the poor and powerless.” Drawing parallels to ‘John Wick’,…
‘Late Night with the Devil’ focuses on Jack Delroy, a determined talk show host who attempts to revive his late-night show “Night Owls” with a Halloween 1977 special profiling the occult, paranormal, and a young girl who is purportedly possessed. Chaos breaks loose as the paranormal festivities turn into a startling reality and the unedited…
‘Einstein & the Bomb’ presented by Netflix is a documentary exploring Albert Einstein’s relationship with Hitler, Germany, & the atomic bomb. The movie gives a peek into the most famous physicist grappling onto the moral conundrum after his theory of relativity was used for creating the atomic bomb. ‘Einstein & The Bomb’ comes at a…
‘Freud’s Last Session’ is a fictional account and a dramatic portrayal of a monumental session with Sigmund Freud and C. S. Lewis, two of the greatest minds of the twentieth century. The two intellectual titans discuss and debate over the future of mankind and the existence of God. ‘Freud’s Last Session’ dives into fascinating philosophical and theological questions, crafting a…
‘Priscilla’ is a biopic drama based on Priscilla Presley’s memoir “Elvis and Me and is a kaleidoscopic glimpse into the life behind the curtain. The movie explores her relationship with Elvis Presley, starting from their first encounter in Germany when she was just 14 and he was 24, and continuing through their courtship and rocky…
“Migration” is a great animated film whose script tells a story with familiar and educational content all from the perspective of the ducks. While the storyline is obvious in the title and not particularly unique, movie makes up for it by being comedic and beautiful. The animation has beautiful visuals, as well as amazing character…
‘A Haunting in Venice’ is a captivating and suspenseful thriller that takes the viewer on a chilling journey through the iconic city of Venice. I enjoyed the blend and balance of the supernatural elements and the historical backdrop in this film. The story takes place in a Venetian palazzo, rumored to be haunted by the…
‘Past Lives’, a film directed by Celine Song, is an impactful and thoughtful creative storytelling piece encapsulating the power of human connection. This film analyzes and meditates on universal themes through the lens of character development and has a deep emotional punch for the viewer. Themes of interpersonal connection, friendship, and cultural identity affect each…