Actress Daniel Kaluuya (1989)

Nope (2022), an American Western science fiction horror film, is the latest project from writer, director, and producer Jordan Peele and his production company Monkeypaw Productions. In one infamous incident on the set of the sitcom Gordy’s Home in 1998, a chimpanzee animal actor, playing the titular character, attacks several human co-stars after being startled by a popping balloon. Child actor Ricky “Jupe” Park avoids harm by hiding under a table but is left traumatized. The chimp later extends a friendly gesture to Jupe before being fatally shot by authorities. Fast forward to present-day Agua ...

Watership Down (2018) is a CGI-animated series directed by Noam Murro and based on the 1972 novel by Richard Adams, adapted by Tom Bidwell. The story takes place in the serene countryside of southern England and follows a group of rabbits on their escape from man’s intrusion and the imminent destruction of their home. Led by two brave brothers, they travel from Sandleford Warren through treacherous obstacles and foes, in pursuit of a promised land and a better society. One rabbit, Fiver, has a vision of impending ...

Widows (2018), a neo-noir heist thriller directed by Steve McQueen, follows Harry Rawlings and his criminal gang as they steal $2,000,000 from Chicago crime boss Jamal Manning. During their getaway, the van is destroyed in a police standoff. In need of funds for his campaign for alderman of a South Side ward, Jamal threatens Veronica, Harry’s widow. Veronica is given a key to a safety deposit box by Bash, Harry’s loyal chauffeur. Inside is Harry’s notebook with a detailed plan for stealing an additional $5 million from Jamal’s opponent, Jack Mulligan. Despite being advised to sell the notebook to ...

Black Panther (2018), an American superhero film, is the 18th installment in the Marvel Cinematic Universe and is based on the Marvel Comics character of the same name. Produced by Marvel Studios and distributed by Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures, it tells the story of a meteorite containing vibranium that caused conflict among five African tribes centuries ago. The power of this metal was harnessed by one warrior who consumed a ‘heart-shaped herb,’ giving him incredible abilities and earning him the title of ‘Black Panther.’ This leader united all tribes except for the Jabari to form Wakanda, where they used vibranium to advance ...

Sicario (2015) is an American action thriller film directed by Denis Villeneuve and written by Taylor Sheridan. Set in Chandler, Arizona, it follows FBI Special Agents Kate Macer and Reggie Wayne as they lead a raid on a Sonora Cartel safe house, where they make a gruesome discovery. During the operation, two police officers are killed by an explosive booby trap. As a result of her performance, Kate joins a Joint Task Force run by CIA Officer Matt Graver and former Mexican prosecutor turned CIA-trained assassin Alejandro Gillick. Together, they aim to locate and capture ...

Black Mirror (2011–2024) is a thought-provoking British anthology series, created by Charlie Brooker, that delves into the consequences of technology on society. Originally airing on Channel 4, the show has since found a home on Netflix and has produced six series since its debut in 2011. With a total of 27 episodes and one interactive film called Black Mirror: Bandersnatch, each installment ranges from 40 to 89 minutes and can be viewed in any desired order. While the episodes cover a diverse range of genres, they all share a common theme of the potential future impact of technology, drawing inspiration from ...

Johnny English Reborn (2011) is a spy action comedy movie helmed by Oliver Parker and penned by Hamish McColl based on a story by William Davies. Following an unsuccessful mission to protect the newly elected president of Mozambique that resulted in him losing his knighthood, Johnny English spent the last eight years training at a monastery in Tibet. However, when MI7’s new director Pamela ‘Pegasus’ Thornton calls him back into service, he must investigate an assassination plot targeting the Chinese ...