Troy: spectacle and stereotyping instead of character study and emotional drama drawn from myth
Wolfgang Petersen, “Troy” (2004) Loosely based on Homer’s epic poem “Iliad”, this blockbuster spectacle of
Wolfgang Petersen, “Troy” (2004) Loosely based on Homer’s epic poem “Iliad”, this blockbuster spectacle of
Max Pearce, “Apotheosis” (2022) A very polished short film, with similarities in themes and plot
Laura Moss, “Eureka!” (2019) I confess, I saw this comedy sci-fi fantasy short because Karen
Mark Mylod, “The Menu” (2022) A satirical commentary on Western gastronomy culture – and through
Scott Woodburn, “Rick and Ruby” (2019) Playing like an episode in a never-ending road-movie series
Ihsanul Huq, “The Collector” (2021) A very moving story thanks to its lead actor Frank
Ridley Scott, “Thelma & Louise” (1991) Two best friends – one a waitress whose musician
Michael Koerbel, “In Captivity” (2011) Superficially in the style of a “Truman Show” situation comedy,
Robert Rodriguez, “Alita: Battle Angel” (2019) Based on Japanese manga artist Yukito Kishiro’s cyberpunk “Battle
Jocelyn Stamat, “Laboratory Conditions” (2017) A very tight little film with an unexpected twist, “Laboratory