1899 is a Netflix Original series that takes place on a large immigrant ship heading to America in the late 19th century. However, a distress signal leads the ship off course and into a nightmarish reality for all of it’s passengers. Let’s consider the pros and cons of 1899… Pros: Firstly, this is a thrillingContinue reading “1899 (2022)”
Category Archives: Thriller
The Patient (2022)
The Patient is a Hulu Original limited series starring Domhnall Gleeson and Steve Carell. After an accomplished psychotherapist is kidnapped by a conflicted serial killer, he must navigate the hostage situation using his wits and will to survive! Let’s consider the pros and cons of The Patient… Pros: Firstly, there’s no getting around the strongContinue reading “The Patient (2022)”
The Gray Man (2022)
The Gray Man is a Netflix Original about a covert operative who becomes the target of his own organization after he discovers its involvement in shady operations. Ryan Gosling and Chris Evans go head to head in this non-stop action thriller! Let’s consider the pros and cons of The Gray Man… Pros: Firstly, the RussoContinue reading “The Gray Man (2022)”
Exam (2009)
Exam is a psychological thriller that takes place during an interview for a mysterious, yet highly sought after corporate position. After the invigilator explains the rules and leaves, the candidates quickly realize this is no ordinary test. Let’s consider the pros and cons of Exam… Pros: Firstly, I appreciate the suspenseful and thought provoking story.Continue reading “Exam (2009)”
The Guilty (2021)
The Guilty is an English-language remake of the 2018 Danish film by the same name, directed by Antoine Fuqua. Jake Gyllenhaal stars as Joe Baylor, a demoted officer on dispatch duty who receives a disturbing emergency call from a kidnapped woman. Let’s consider the pros and cons of The Guilty… Pros: Firstly, Jake Gyllenhaal canContinue reading “The Guilty (2021)”
Gunpowder Milkshake (2021)
Gunpower Milkshake is a Netflix Original and, as it’s name suggests, an unapologetically offbeat action flick. Karen Gillan stars as Sam, a skilled assassin, forced to go rogue after multiple hitjobs go awry. Let’s consider the pros and cons of Gunpowder Milkshake… Pros: Firstly, this movie has a vibrant and stylish aesthetic that pops offContinue reading “Gunpowder Milkshake (2021)”
A Quiet Place (2018)
A Quiet Place is a horror film about a family forced to live in silence, due to lurking monsters with ultra-sensitive hearing! John Krasinski stars alongside Emily Blunt in this thrilling post apocalyptic story. Let’s consider the pros and cons of A Quiet Place… Pros: The two things this movie nails are sound design andContinue reading “A Quiet Place (2018)”
Best of 10 Genres
If you’re on Film Twitter, then you might have heard of the “Best of 10 Genres” Challenge. This post is meant to accompany the video I made, where I ramble about my girlfriend and I’s picks for this challenge. Find the video at the end of this post! And let me know what you thinkContinue reading “Best of 10 Genres”
I Care a Lot (2020)
I Care a Lot premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival late last year and found it’s home on Netflix in February 2021. The movie is a cynical commentary on the greed that fuels the health and homecare industries. Let’s consider the pros and cons of I Care a Lot… Pros: Rosamund Pike gives anContinue reading “I Care a Lot (2020)”
Tenet (2020)
Tenet is Christopher Nolan’s latest attempt to bend our minds with his bold storytelling and patently unique manipulation of time. Throw away any preconceived notions you have about this movie because I promise it’s unlike anything you’ve ever seen! Let’s consider the pros and cons of Tenet… Pros: Christopher Nolan is a visual storyteller andContinue reading “Tenet (2020)”