Thriller
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Movie Review: Assault on Precinct 13 (1976)
Ever since the dawn of history, there have been numerous historic and mythical tales of a small group of people holding fort against an overwhelming army. Such stories are ubiquitous all over the world. We have seen this enacted on screen in movies like “300,” “The Alamo,” and more. In this post, we will examine… Read more
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Movie Review: Mr. Arkadin (1955)
Orson Welles is among the most original and innovative moviemakers of his time, unafraid to explore new themes and take risks. In this post, we look at a one-of-a-kind movie, ‘Mr. Arkadin’, or ‘Confidential Report’, as it was titled when released in Britain, that only Welles could envision. A French-Spanish-Swiss joint venture, the movie, written… Read more
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Movie Review: Anjaam Pathiraa(2020)
My quest to carefully unearth quality movies hit a roadblock when I watched the Malayalam crime investigation thriller, ‘Anjaam Pathiraa’, directed and written by Midhun Manuel Thomas. Do not get me wrong. By no means am I implying that this is the worst movie I have seen. I genuinely think Midhun’s intention was to make… Read more
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Movie Review: Rider in the Rain(1970)
Marlène Jobert and Charles Bronson star in this French mystery thriller, directed by René Clément and written by Sébastien Japrisot. It is a decent thriller about a young woman thrust into a dangerous situation. In a coastal town in the south of France, amidst a storm, a young lady named Mellie (Marlène Jobert) is having… Read more
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Movie Review: The Usual Suspects (1995)
Exceptionally well-written by Christopher McQuarrie and brilliantly directed by Bryan Singer, and featuring a tour de force cast, “The Usual Suspects” is one of the greatest neo-noirs ever made. The plot unfolds in both New York and California, weaving actual truths with myth and imagination. The story opens in San Pedro, CA, with Dean Keaton… Read more