Tag Archives: Thriller

Wife Of A Spy Builds a Hitchcock Style Thriller Based In Pre-WW2; Releasing September 24

Posted on September 19, 2021 by Ed Simon

Wife Of A Spy is an exquisitely crafted film from Japanese director Kiyoshi Kurosawa (Pulse, Cure, Tokyo Sonata). The film, in Japanese with English subtitles, takes place in Kobe, Japan, pre-war 1940. Satoko (Yū Aoi, Japan Society’s 2021 Honoree) is … Continue reading →

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‘The Post’ Stephen Spielberg’s Brilliant, Thrilling Film About the Fight To Protect The First Amendment

Posted on December 12, 2017 by Joan Alperin

When I saw the film ‘Three Billboards Outside Ebbing Missouri” I left the theatre saying, “This is definitely the best film of 2017,” but now that I’ve seen Spielberg’s “The Post” I think it’s definitely a tie. The year is … Continue reading →

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Blade Runner 2049: Philip K. Dick Would Be Extremely Proud

Posted on October 5, 2017 by Joan Alperin

First thing I have to say is that the studio asked us many times over to be very careful not to write a review that contains  “spoilers,” and since there are so many in this extraordinary film. I’ll just give … Continue reading →

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‘Baby Driver’ I’d Go Riding With This Dude Anytime

Posted on June 28, 2017 by Joan Alperin

‘Baby Driver’ is by far the best film of the summer. I went to the press screening a few days ago and have not stopped thinking about it nor have I stopped playing the fantastic sound track. Edgar Wright (‘Shaun … Continue reading →

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Movie Review: “The Monster”

Posted on November 17, 2016 by Simone Snaith

“The Monster,” directed by Bryan Bertino (“The Strangers”), is the odd, intense story of a mother and daughter who are attacked by a supernatural creature after their car stalls on a forest road at night. Kathy (Zoe Kazan) is a … Continue reading →

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Alejandro Amenábar’s “Regression” with Ethan Hawke, Emma Watson Comes Out on DVD in May

Posted on March 22, 2016 by Simone Snaith

Check out the trailer for “Regression” by Alejandro Amenábar, who directed one of my favorite ghost thrillers, “The Others”. “Regression” stars Ethan Hawke as a detective investigating what appears to be a satanic cult, with Emma Watson as one of the member’s … Continue reading →

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Movie Review: “Dark Was The Night”

Posted on July 29, 2015 by Simone Snaith

“Dark Was The Night” is a thriller directed by Jack Heller, starring Kevin Durand and Lukas Haas. The movie, shot mostly in cold, blue lighting, is the story of a small town called Maiden Woods that is suddenly plagued by a … Continue reading →

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Suicide Girls’ Blackheart Burlesque Tour Returned to LA for Another Bangerz Night Out!

Posted on December 6, 2014 by Billy Bennight

This year’s Suicide Girls’ Blackheart Burlesque Tour comes with new faces and a slightly revamped set of songs and choreography. The heat was on Friday night to a sold show at the House of Blues in West Hollywood. There was less … Continue reading →

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Movie Review: Isle of Dogs

Posted on February 17, 2014 by Billy Bennight

Isle of Dogs is a movie honoring the Giallo film making tradition. The Giallo style was birthed in Britain but championed by the Italians. The impressive credit intro roll of Isle of Dogs moves you from whatever was occupying your … Continue reading →

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“Stranded” In Theaters July 26

Posted on July 10, 2013 by Simone Snaith
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