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silk road

“Silk Road” Unparalleled High Tech Fortune Ends in a Zinger

Silk Road

Written and directed Tiller Russell for the Rolling Stone article by David Kushner based on a true story, Silk Road is a crime thriller. The story follows the rise and fall of Silk Road, the infamous darknet site that sent a seismic shock through the World Wide Web.

Young, idealistic, and driven to succeed, Ross Ulbricht, played by Nick Robinson, creates the Internet’s first unregulated marketplace — Silk Road.

But when it becomes a multimillion-dollar pipeline for illicit drugs, Ross places himself on a collision course with Rick Bowden, played by Jason Clarke, a disreputable and dangerously unpredictable DEA agent, who will use any means necessary to take him down.

The rest of the cast includes Katie Aselton, Jimmi Simpson, Daniel David Stewart, Darrell Britt-Gibson, Lexi Rabe, Will Ropp, Paul Walter Hauser, and Alexandra Shipp.

Godzilla vs. King Kong

Gigantic “Godzilla vs. Kong” Powerful Bargain for the Spotlight

Godzilla vs. King Kong

Directed by Adam Wingard, Godzilla vs. Kong is the next epic cinematic chapter in the battle of the two most significant icons in motion picture history. All as CGI, the fearsome Godzilla, and the mighty Kong fight it out with humanity caught in the balance.

Yes, the legends collide as Godzilla and Kong, some of the most potent forces of nature, clash on the big screen in a spectacular battle for the ages.

Bus Shelter Poster

A squadron embarks on a dangerous mission into fantastic uncharted terrain, unearthing clues to the Titans’ very origins and humankind’s survival. A conspiracy threatens to wipe the creatures from the face of the earth forever, whether they are good or evil.

Watching the trailer, I am impressed. The line, “It’s Godzilla.” is nostalgia.

Showdown

Written for the screen by Eric Pearson and Max Borenstein from the story by Terry Rossio, Michael Dougherty, and Zach Shields, the film has an impressive cast that includes Alexander Skarsgård, Millie Bobby Brown, Kyle Chandler, and Rebecca Hall.

Fear of Rain

“Fear of Rain” Don’t Be Afraid to Be Who You Are

Fear of Rain

For the teenager, Rain Burroughs, played by Madison Iseman, becomes caught in the synthetic psychiatric mumbo-jumbo of labeling and being diagnosed with made-up illness schizophrenia.

I look forward to the day where filmmakers can create a character, going through difficulties and horror without cookie cutting a psychiatric label. It’s lazy writing — without imagination. For example, Harry Potter grew up not knowing he was a wizard and had out-of-the-ordinary things happen around him, but did Rowlings label him or send him to a psychiatrist, no. She wrote a legendary story about a tough childhood, being different, having loyal friends, and saving the world.

Fear of Rain

With that, check out the Citizens Commission on Human Rights and save yourself from the horrors of psychiatry.

Written and directed by Castille Landon, Rain struggles as she tries to figure out which of the disturbing images, harrowing voices, and traumatic feelings she experiences are real and which are all in her mind.

But when Rain goes against her parents, played by Katherine Heigl and Harry Connick, Jr., as they advise her. The shadows and cries from her neighbor’s attic appear to hide a dark secret. She enlists help from Caleb, played by Israel Broussard, the charmingly awkward new boy at school — who himself may not be real.

The movie is a terrifying thriller that takes you inside Rain’s mind as she confronts the frightening hallucinations of her imagination to determine whether there is genuine horror hiding right next door.

Also starring in the movie are Israel Broussard and Eugenie Bondurant.

Fatale

“Fatale” Brings Scorn Woman and Bad Cop to the Forefront

Fatale

Directed by Deon Taylor, Fatale may fall into being like the 1987 film Fatal Attraction, starring Michael Douglas and Glenn Close — never scorn a woman.

After a wild one-night stand, Derrick, played by Michael Ealy, a successful sports agent, watches his perfect life slowly disappear when he discovers that the sexy and mysterious woman he risked everything for is a determined police detective, played by Hilary Swank, who entangles him in her latest investigation.

As he desperately tries to put the pieces together, he falls deeper into her trap, risking his family, career, and even life. The movie is touted as “a suspenseful and provocative psychological thriller and an unpredictable game of cat and mouse where one mistake can change your life.”

David Loughery wrote the script, featuring Mike Colter, Danny Pino, and Tyrin Turner.

Enjoy the following clips. Though blocked in some countries, you might be lucky to see them.

Wander Darkly

“Wander Darkly” Genuine and Daring Relationship Revisited

Wander Darkly

Written and directed by Tara Miele, Wander Darkly follows new parents Adrienne and Matteo, played by Sienna Miller and Diego Luna.

They’re forced to reckon with trauma amidst their troubled relationship. They must revisit the memories of their past and unravel haunting truths in order to face their uncertain future.

A traumatic accident leaves a couple in a surreal state of being that takes them on a disorienting journey through the duality of their shared moments. By reliving fond recollections from the beginning of their romance while also navigating the overwhelming truths of their present, they must rediscover the love that truly binds them together.

The film looks like a profound new perspective on the delicate nature of relationships with this emotionally moving story about a couple who must reflect on their past to face their uncertain future.

The rest of the cast includes Beth Grant, Vanessa Bayer, Brett Rice, Aimee Carrero, Tory Kittles, James Landry Hébert, Dan Gill, Ethan Cohn, and Lamont Thompson.

Perspective of Soaring in “Horizon Line” Without Destiny

Directed by Mikael Marcimain, Horizon Line takes thrilling to a whole new level of excitement. The survival story is about two former lovers, Sara, played by Allison Williams, and Jackson, played by Alexander Dreymon. They discover new altitudes of fear aboard a single-engine Cessna plane.

It was supposed to be a routine and casual 99-minute flight to their friend’s tropical island wedding. But within minutes after takeoff, their pilot suffers a fatal heart attack, leaving Sara and Jackson with no idea where they are, no comms, and no clue how to land the plane.

With nothing but miles of ocean and sky in every direction, and a terrifying storm that’s about to envelop them, Sara and Jackson have only one shot with no going back.

Keith David also stars in the film.

Let Him Go

Monumental “Let Him Go” Looks Promising

Written and directed by Thomas Bezucha, Let Him Go is based on a bestselling novel by Larry Watson. The story follows a retired sheriff, played by Kevin Costner and his wife, played by Diane Lane. They grieve over the death of their son and set out to find their only grandson.

It appears their daughter-in-law’s second husband is an abusive man from an abusive family. The sheriff and his wife have to figure out how to get their grandson away from the deadly family.

The movie streams now on Amazon, and it’s worth watching for the sake of these two talented actors.

Zinger of Astonishing, Urgent “7500” Trailer

7500 movie on Amazon

Directed by Patrick Vollrath, 7500 starts as a routine day at work for Tobias, a soft-spoken young American co-pilot on a flight from Berlin to Paris. He runs through the preflight checklist with Michael, the pilot, and chats with Gökce, his flight-attendant girlfriend.

But shortly after takeoff, terrorists armed with makeshift knives suddenly storm the cockpit, seriously wounding Michael and slashing Tobias’ arm. Temporarily managing to fend off the attackers, a terrified Tobias contacts ground control to plan an emergency landing.

But when the hijackers kill a passenger and threaten to murder more innocent people if he doesn’t let them back into the cockpit, this ordinary man faces an excruciating test.

The movie is available on Amazon and will not be in movie theaters.

Here is an intense clip, giving you and idea of how the movie plays out.

Watch You Should Have Left

Obsession Turns Horrific “You Should Have Left” Trailer

Written and directed by David Koepp is a new psychological thriller called You Should Have Left. Koepp is a legendary screenwriter of popular moneymakers: Jurassic ParkMission: Impossible, and Panic Room. The thriller stars Kevin Bacon and Amanda Seyfried as a couple seeking a restful vacation. They pick an isolated location on the edge of the world, only to discover that secrets demand a reckoning and travel with you.

Watch You Should Have Left with Kevin Bacon and Amy Seyfried.
From the same team that brought you “The Invisible Man.”

It is a terrifying, mind-twisting tale about a father who fights desperately to save his family from a beautiful home that refuses to let them leave. The story suggests Stephen King’s The Shining, where a family settles in at a private resort, isolated and with tons of history and ghosts. 

Theo Conroy, played by Bacon, is a successful middle-aged man whose marriage to his much younger actress wife, Susanna, played by Seyfried, is shredding at the seams, frayed by her secretiveness, his jealousy and the shadow of his past.

To repair their relationship, Theo and Susanna book a vacation at a stunning, remote modern home in the Welsh countryside for themselves and their six-year-old daughter, Ella, played by Avery Essex. What initially seems like a perfect retreat distorts into a complete nightmare when Theo’s grasp on reality unravels. He suspects that a sinister force within the house knows more than he or Susanna has revealed, even to each other.

The featurette tells us more about the movie and the sense that Bacon’s character is not to be trusted.

unhinged with russell crowe

Unlimited Rage in “Unhinged” Trailer and Poster

watch unhinged with russell crowe

Directed by Derrick Borte and starring Academy Award winner Russell Crowe, Unhinged follows Rachel, played by Caren Pistorius, who is running late with her son in the car. She crosses paths with a stranger, played by Crowe, who doesn’t appreciate her honking at him while at a traffic light. 

Soon, the psychological thriller spins into something we know about or experienced- road rage – to an irregular and terrifying finish.  

Rachel finds herself and those she loves the victim of a man who feels unseen and unacknowledged, looking to make one last impression upon the world by showing Rachel a series of violent lessons. What follows is a dangerous game of cat and mouse with a message: you never know whose driving next to you. 

Here are a couple of clips that give an idea of what will happen in the movie. Crowe is so good as the bad guy.

This is an edgy twist for a thriller trailer.