Mount Fuji in Japan is occupied by a Latvian Devil. He forces Latvian culture upon Japanese villages, thus trying to form a territory of a non-existent country. When the inhabitants of one of the villages are all turned into Rainis – the all-time greatest Latvian poet and playwright – an ambitious Samurai is sent to fight for Japan.
The Lighthouse is patient and hypnotic, pulling us in with its mysterious atmosphere and characters. The film’s slow pace proves to be monumentally effective, showcasing the tedious nature that comes with isolation and poor two-way communication.
Telling a story about the French and Indian Wars from the perspective of the British prioritizes the perspective of the colonizers.
Ready or Not takes a terrifying situation and has a fun time with horror components. The film melds horror and comedy, creating a cinematic hybrid that flows like running water. Instead of being a film that embraces gut-wrenching sensibilities, it perfectly taps into the energetic nature of hide and seek.
An anti-war film denouncing the valorization of senseless violence, 'All Quiet on the Western Front' is (unfortunately) all too relevant in 2022.
'Ganja & Hess' is a 1973 experimental horror film, written and directed by the visionary auteur Bill Gunn. It was meant to be a straightforward blaxploitation film – but director Gunn had grander ambitions.
'Prey' is the seventh edition of the Predator series and offers a new take on the iconic hunter and an amazing representation of Native Americans.
