Sep 17, 2024 | Drama
In “The Secret Lives of Dentists,” director Alan Rudolph takes us on an intimate journey that delves deeply into the mundane yet complex world of familial duty and personal disillusionment. The film orbits around the lives of dental partners, portrayed with nuanced...
Sep 17, 2024 | Thriller
In the whirlpool of time-bending thrillers, “2:22” emerges as a bemusing enigma that compels viewers to engage with its intricate narrative. Directed by Paul Currie, this film stakes its claim in the realm of supernatural mystery, knotting together destiny...
Sep 17, 2024 | Thriller
In this age of cinematic overindulgence, “The Kovak Box” emerges as a thrilling breath of fresh air—an elaborate puzzle wrapped in the guise of a psychological thriller. Set against the picturesque backdrop of Mallorca, this film blends the beautiful with the bizarre,...
Sep 17, 2024 | Fantasy
In “Merlin: The Return,” we are baptized once more in the enchanting waters of Arthurian legend, a tale drenched in magic, betrayal, and the agonizing quest for identity. This film ambitiously attempts to blend the old with the new, yet, much like a wizard’s poorly...
Sep 17, 2024 | Drama
“Empire of Passion,” directed by Nagisa Oshima, emerges as a haunting exploration of desire, mortality, and the corrosive effects of guilt. Set in 19th-century Japan, this film intertwines the visceral with the ethereal, crafting a narrative that is as...
Sep 17, 2024 | Action
In the ever-expanding universe of video game adaptations, “Far Cry” emerges as a curious test of endurance for both the genre and its audience. Quite reminiscent of its gaming roots, the film explodes with action, yet grapples with the narrative structure akin to many...
