William Friedkin was an inveterate s**t-stirrer. Whatever you think of his 1970 adaptation of Mart Crowley’s play “The Boys in the Band,” it was a landmark work of gay cinema that most…
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Ben Affleck And Matt Damon Reunite For Netflix Crime Thriller Animals – /Film
“Animals” marks a return to the crime thriller genre for Affleck, who proved his bona fides as a director in that arena with his first two feature directorial efforts, “Gone Baby Gone”…
It’s What’s Inside Review: A Twisty, Tense, Energetic Thriller That Deserves A Big Audience [Sundance] – /Film
After an enigmatic opening shot that is utterly baffling until you discover what exactly is inside that aforementioned suitcase, “It’s What’s Inside” begins by taking a look at the troubled relationship between…
Low-Budget Sci-Fi Thriller I.S.S. Makes A Minor Impact At The Box Office – /Film
Science fiction is a mixed bag at the box office. “Soft” sci-fi franchises like Marvel and Star Wars help make the numbers look good overall, but original sci-fi is a tough sell…
Daniel Kaluuya Directs A Netflix Sci-Fi Thriller In The Kitchen Trailer – /Film
If you ever caught yourself bemoaning the fact that Daniel Kaluuya’s brilliant performance went largely overlooked and underseen in Steve McQueen’s masterful “Widows” in 2018, well, you’re not alone. The actor/director seems to…
An Unexpected Birthday Present Caused Chaos On The Set Of A Robert De Niro Sports Thriller – /Film
According to an exclusive oral history on the making of “The Mask of Zorro” from /Film’s Ben Pearson, Sony’s then physical production executive Ray Zimmerman, who was a young man at the…
Netflix’s Latest Thriller Will Have You Locked In (Pun Intended) – /Film
Set in the English countryside, “Locked In” stars Famke Janssen (“X-Men,” “The Faculty”) as Katherine, Rose Williams (“Mrs. Harris Goes to Paris,” “That Dirty Black Bag”) as Lina, Finn Cole (“Peaky Blinders,”…
The Killer Review: David Fincher Plays The Hits With His Latest Thriller – /Film
As “The Killer” opens, Fassbender’s anonymous hitman (he uses several aliases throughout the flick, all of which seem to be the names of sitcom characters) is waiting. And waiting. And waiting. It…
The Royal Hotel Director Kitty Green On Crafting Her Tension-Filled Aussie Thriller [Exclusive Interview] – /Film
You and I are about the same age, so I assume that you grew up watching things like “The Matrix” and “The Lord of the Rings.” Did you have any time between…
What You Wish For Review: A Delicious Culinary Thriller [Fantastic Fest 2023] – /Film
What You Wish For is one of those topsy-turvy horror flicks where everything’s a spoiler, but you can read our spoiler-free review right here.