Tag Archives: Charlize Theron

thrill and fun across the border (film: Gringo – Nash Edgerton, 2018)

Posted on August 5, 2023 by admin

Summer. I was looking for an action comedy with an interesting cast that manages to capture and hold my attention for the whole duration of the movie, amuse and relax me. I chose ‘Gringo‘, the 2018 film by Nash Edgerton, … Continue reading →

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political and romantic escapism (film: Long Shot – John Irvine, 2019)

Posted on December 29, 2022 by admin

Romantic comedy and high politics have already met many times in American films. Americans (and not just Americans) are fascinated by the White House. The Oval Office is probably the most filmed and recreated room in the history of American … Continue reading →

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sexual harassment in the newsroom (Film: Bombshell – Jay Roach, 2019)

Posted on February 5, 2020 by admin

The American presidential elections years are good opportunities for political films. Documentaries or fiction films released in these years have addressed different aspects of the political system, and the American and international audiences have extended their attention already alerted by … Continue reading →

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feminist spy thriller (Film: Atomic Blonde – Charlize Theron, 2017)

Posted on July 22, 2017 by admin

The name of the film was not enough deterrent to go and watch Atomic Blonde which was brought for an early screening at the cinematheque in my village one day after its world premiere in London. I have no regrets … Continue reading →

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murders at the farmhouse (Film: Dark Places – Charlize Theron, 2015)

Posted on September 19, 2015 by admin

I was looking for the ‘inspired from a true story’ label in the credits or the information surrounding Dark Places but what I found instead was that it’s based on a book by Gillian Flynn, who also inspired Gone Girl … Continue reading →

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post-apocalyptic melodrama (Film: The Road – Viggo Mortensen, 2009)

Posted on April 23, 2015 by admin

I am afraid that am developing a slight phobia for post-apocalyptic films genre, and The Road directed by John Hillcoat pushed me one step ahead down this hill. Some of the movies that belong to this category are mostly action … Continue reading →

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