One Hour Photo

In 1998, Robin Williams won his first and only Oscar for “Best Supporting Actor” in “Good Will Hunting.” Afterwards, he went on to star in other films like “What Dreams May Come,” “Patch Adams” & “Bicentennial Man.” Realize his career’s stale, Robin played against type as a villain in Christopher Nolan’s “Insomnia” & “One Hour […]

The Silence of the Lambs

In 1981, novelist, Thomas Harris published a book titled, “Red Dragon.” The Plot involves an FBI profiler named, Will Graham who searches for a serial killer called, “The Tooth Fairy.” He seeks help from a brilliant former psychologist turned cannibalistic serial killer known as, Hannibal “The Cannibal” Lecter.” In 1986, the book was adapted into […]

Gladiator

Released in 2000, (same year Almost Famous came out) “Gladiator” earned critical acclaim from critics and movie goers alike. In addition to praise, it became the second highest-grossing film of the year behind “Mission Impossible II.” Gladiator went on to win a few Oscars including “Best Actor,” (Russell Crowe) “Best Original Score,” (Hans Zimmer) and […]

Hereditary

Ari Aster’s directorial debut, “Hereditary” was officially released in 2018. (same year A Quiet Place came out) It received critical acclaim from critics and movie goers alike. In addition to praise, it became A24’s highest-grossing film. Until “Everything Everywhere All at Once” surpassed it. Mr. Aster’s latest film, “Beau Is Afraid” starring Joaquin Phoenix, is […]

Elfen Lied

In 2002, Manga company Weekly Young Jump published a manga titled, “Elfen Lied.” The Story centers around a girl born with horns and suffers from a split personality disorder named, Lucy. She escapes from a facility and meets a university student and his cousin. Names are Kouta & Yuka. They let the girl stay with […]

Black Swan

After “The Wrestler” earned critical acclaim and became a “Best Picture” nominee at the Oscars, Darren Aronofsky (Requiem for a Dream, The Whale) worked on his next project known as “Black Swan.” One of my Top 5 favorite actresses, Natalie “Nat” Portman signed on to play the lead role. The Plot involves a ballerina named, […]