V (1983) 3 (1)
“V (1983)” is a science fiction television miniseries that originally aired in 1983 on NBC. The series was created by Kenneth Johnson, and is a loose adaptation of the 1984…
The 400 Blows (1959) 4.5 (2)
“The 400 Blows” is a 1959 French drama film directed by François Truffaut. The movie stars Jean-Pierre Léaud as Antoine Doinel, a young boy who lives in Paris with his…
Sati (1989) 5 (1)
“Sati” is a 1989 Indian film directed by Aparna Sen, which deals with the theme of female oppression in traditional Indian society. The film is set in the 19th century…
Sthree (1991) 4 (1)
In “Sthree,” the director attempts to universalize the female experience by drawing a parallel between the challenges faced by the character played by Malini Fonseka and those experienced by a…
Ankur (1974) 4 (1)
“Ankur” is a 1974 Indian film directed by Shyam Benegal. The movie stars Shabana Azmi, Anant Nag, and Sadhu Meher in the lead roles. “Ankur” is set in a rural…
Stage Fright (1987) 4 (1)
“Stage Fright” is a horror film directed by Michele Soavi and released in 1987. The movie tells the story of a group of actors who are rehearsing a musical based…
Lace (1982) 4 (1)
“Lace” is a novel by Shirley Conran, which was adapted into a television miniseries in 1984. The miniseries follows the same basic plot as the novel. The story revolves around…
Roots (1977) 5 (1)
“Roots” is a television miniseries based on the novel “Roots: The Saga of an American Family” by Alex Haley. The series was first broadcast on ABC in 1977 and became…
Papillon (1973) 4 (2)
“Papillon” is a 1973 American drama film directed by Franklin J. Schaffner, based on the memoirs of Henri Charrière, a French convict who was imprisoned on Devil’s Island in French…
Gwoemul (The Host) (2006) 3 (1)
Synopsis: “The Host” (Gwoemul in Korean) is a 2006 South Korean monster movie directed by Bong Joon-ho. The film follows the Park family, who run a small snack bar by…