I almost did not watch “Don’t Worry Darling”, given the amount and type of drama that preceded the movie’s launch earlier this year. That would’ve been a mistake since the mystery thriller turned out to be way better than many thought it would be. Synopsis The movie portrays the life of a 1950s couple in …
Four movie analyses. Why do we sometimes love the bad guy in a movie? How come we can look past a character’s negative, and even antisocial traits and start cheering for gangsters, serial killers, and master manipulators of all kinds? On my main website, Psychology Corner, I address the main psychological reasons why we end …
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A modern take on Regency-era England’s social scene during debutantes season, with a civil rights twist, a sprinkle of Jane Austen, and a lot of drama. Synopsis For young ladies in Regency-era England, getting married was serious business. Getting married to the one they loved, a rarity. Bridgerton’s oldest daughter, Daphne, catches the …
“Jaws” meets “Interstellar” and then nothing happens. Synopsis The main protagonist, Baker Dill, is living a peaceful life on an island. Fishing and commercial tours around the island help him make ends meet and his goal-turned-obsession is to catch a giant tuna he calls “Justice”. Tranquility is shaken when his ex-wife shows up on …
Synopsis Following the extinction of mankind, the repopulation of Earth is undertaken by a robot – Mother – who skilfully raises the first new human – Daughter – in a facility meant to shelter the young human from the contagion outside. But soon, their relationship and the entire plan are threatened by the appearance …
Synopsis Scientists discover that shrinking people to only a tiny fraction of their present volume and mass is the best way to solve humanity’s overpopulation problem. Paul Safranek (Matt Damon) and his wife Audrey (Kristen Wiig) decide to become citizens of Leisureland, a luxurious downsized community. Their new size would not only benefit the …
There is a certain feeling that comes with Spring, one that emphasizes every joy and makes everything seem filled with hope and sunshine. And what better way to celebrate that feeling than to pair it with a good, energy boosting love story as those portrayed in classic books and period drama movies? We’ve combined these two …
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