Director Samuel Van Grinsven's first feature explores a 16-year-old's sexual encounters that turn awry, in coming-of-age turned into thriller Sequin in a Blue Room,...
Steven Soderbergh's "Black Bag" is a character-driven spy thriller featuring an all-star cast, including Michael Fassbender and Cate Blanchett. The plot revolves around the investigation of potential moles within a British Intelligence agency, where secrets unfold during a dinner party. The film emphasizes themes of deception and truth amidst its tense narrative.
The Netflix mini-series "Adolescence" features four one-hour long, one-shot episodes that delve into the emotional aftermath of a boy's accusation of murder. With a focus on modern internet culture’s toxicity, the series portrays the struggles parents face and the impact on youth, while delivering gripping performances and authentic storytelling.
In Bloody Axe Wound, Abbie Bladecut, daughter of a serial killer, aims to uphold her father’s twisted legacy in a town where murderers achieve fame. The film creatively subverts genre tropes but struggles with its overcrowded narrative, shifting focus from horror-comedy to a conventional coming-of-age story, ultimately undermining its potential.
