![]() ![]() Decisions, consequences, and threats of secrets exposed are the central conflict for the main cast of characters scrambling to collect enough capital to live life comfortably. ![]() Parasite draws its tension from its unpredictability. Desperation and greed tempt the low-income family into unethical, immoral decisions that erode their very being while the rich family subscribes to their services blissfully unaware of the con they’ve been crafted into. It’s quirky, it’s sad, it’s a scathing critique of capitalism and classism in the form of a film about two families-one rich, one poor. Read Our Review The fourth and final Bong Joon Ho thriller included on the list is the 2019 Academy Award best picture winner, Parasite. ![]() Considering how frequently Cameron has pushed the limits of these technological advancements in the past, it’s no surprise how remarkable The Way of Water looks, and over the course of its three-hour runtime, the wonder of the visuals never ceases to amaze." – Tauri Miller The higher frame rate and the 3D technology make this a film unlike anything we’ve ever seen. Critic Ross Bonaime praised the film's characters and plot, causing an improvement from the first film, as well as the visuals, stating that "as with the first Avatar, the look of The Way of Water is immediately stunning. Cameron delivers a film that is a feast for the senses with amazing sights coupled with stellar sound design and music. Featuring breathtaking underwater sequences that revolutionized motion-capture technology as we know it, the film introduces the reef tribe that teaches Jake Sully ( Sam Worthington) and Neytiri ( Zoe Saldana) their traditions and culture as they unite the tribes to fight against the industrial invaders that prey upon the seas. Avatar: The Way of Water takes place sixteen years after the events of the first movie and introduces audiences to a whole new part of Pandora under the sea. Read Our Review After over a decade since the original, visionary director James Cameron ( Titanic) makes a big splash with the next chapter in the Avatar film franchise. Genres Action, Sci-Fi, Adventure, Fantasy If you’re new to horror or just looking for a heart-pounding thriller with a heart of gold, check out The Conjuring. Meanwhile, Lili Taylor’s Carolyn Perron is driven by the love for her family, and even when a demonic spirit intends to use that against her, it’s love that ultimately saves the day. Ed and Lorraine are driven, first and foremost, by their love for each other, but their love for helping people comes in at a close second. The Conjuring works so well because, at its heart, it’s a story about love. What truly sets The Conjuring apart for me is not the scare factor - though director James Wan certainly doesn’t pull any punches in that regard - it’s the strength of the characters and their relationships, which is baked into the script by Chad Hayes and Carey W. In The Conjuring, the couple is approached by a young mother whose family has found themselves the target of an evil spirit linked to the country home they just moved into. Played by Patrick Wilson and Vera Farmiga, Ed and Lorraine operate as agents of the church as they help families and individuals escape the grip of demonic possession. ![]() What gives The Conjuring franchise an edge is that each installment is based on the very real case files of paranormal investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren. Read Our Review On top of being one of my favorite movies in general, The Conjuring is easily one of my favorite horror movies of all time (beat only by its sequel). Cast Vera Farmiga, Patrick Wilson, Taissa Farmiga, Storm Reid, Jonas Bloquet, Steve Coulter, Mckenna Grace ![]()
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