Bored back ceaselessly into the past How much one gets out of The Great Gatsby depends, in large part, how swept away one can be by some historically glitzy and energetic party scenes — even if the emphasis on such scenes undercuts their thematic purpose. For that seems to be the main vision that Baz Luhrmann…
“Terminator 2: Judgment Day” (1991) is a landmark in science fiction and action cinema, directed, produced, and co-written by James Cameron, with William Wisher contributing to the screenplay. This highly influential film is a sequel to the 1984 film “The Terminator” and features a stellar cast including Arnold Schwarzenegger, Linda Hamilton, Robert Patrick, and Edward Furlong.…
“Raiders of the Lost Ark” (1981) is an American action-adventure film directed by Steven Spielberg and produced by George Lucas. It is the first film in the Indiana Jones franchise and stars Harrison Ford as the iconic archaeologist and adventurer, Indiana Jones. Plot Summary: The film is set in 1936 and follows Indiana Jones, a…
Tears of the Sun is a gritty and emotionally charged military thriller that explores the moral complexities of modern warfare. Directed by Antoine Fuqua, the film follows a team of Navy SEALs led by the stoic Lieutenant A.K. Waters. Their mission: to extract an American-born doctor from the heart of a raging civil war in…
“Another Round” (2020) (Druk) is a Danish film directed by Thomas Vinterberg, known for its exploration of the effects of alcohol on life and relationships. The film stars Mads Mikkelsen, Thomas Bo Larsen, Magnus Millang, and Lars Ranthe. The story centers around four high school teachers—Martin (Mads Mikkelsen), Nikolaj (Magnus Millang), Peter (Thomas Bo Larsen),…
“Universal Soldier” (1992) is a sci-fi action film directed by Roland Emmerich, starring Jean-Claude Van Damme and Dolph Lundgren. The movie combines intense action sequences with a military science fiction plot that explores the concept of resurrected super-soldiers. The story follows two Vietnam War soldiers, Luc Deveraux (Van Damme) and Andrew Scott (Lundgren), who are…
The New World, released in 2005 and directed by Terrence Malick, is a historical romantic drama that delves into the early years of the Jamestown settlement in Virginia. Known for its lyrical and contemplative style, the film explores the encounters between European settlers and Native Americans through the lens of historical figures such as Captain…
Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time (2010) is an American action-adventure fantasy film directed by Mike Newell and released by Walt Disney Pictures. Based on the popular video game of the same name, the film features a screenplay by Jordan Mechner, Boaz Yakin, Doug Miro, and Carlo Bernard, with Jerry Bruckheimer serving as the…
“The White Princess” (2017) is a historical drama television miniseries based on the novel of the same name by Philippa Gregory. It is a sequel to The White Queen and part of The Cousins’ War series. The show is produced by Starz and continues the story of the Wars of the Roses, focusing on the…
“Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny” (2023) is the fifth installment in the iconic Indiana Jones film series. Directed by James Mangold, the film stars Harrison Ford reprising his legendary role as the adventurous archaeologist Indiana Jones, alongside Phoebe Waller-Bridge, Mads Mikkelsen, and Antonio Banderas. Set in the 1960s, the film follows Indiana Jones…
