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A Spanish psychological thriller, The Paramedic (2020), directed by Carles Torras and written by David Desola and Hèctor Hernández Vicens, follows the story of Ángel Hernández. Living with his girlfriend Vanesa (Vane) François, Ángel is a paramedic who lacks empathy towards his patients and resorts to stealing from them. He then sells these items to a local fence. At home, Ángel displays controlling and possessive behavior towards Vane as they try unsuccessfully for a baby. Blaming her for their struggles, he even suggests ...

Blade Runner 2049 (2017), a neo-noir sci-fi masterpiece from 2017, was directed by Denis Villeneuve and written by Hampton Fancher and Michael Green. It takes place in a world approximately two decades after the downfall of the Tyrell Corporation, the original creators and manufacturers of replicants – bioengineered superhumans. The collapse of natural ecosystems prompted industrialist Niander Wallace to develop a new generation of replicants for synthetic farming, effectively saving the planet. While the earlier ...

The Promise (2016) is an American epic historical war drama film directed by Terry George, co-written by Robin Swicord. It follows the story of Mikael, a young Armenian with aspirations to study medicine. While in Constantinople pursuing his dream, he meets Ana, another Armenian who captures his heart. However, she is involved with an American photographer named Chris who has been sent to document the Turkish genocide of the Armenians. Amidst the atrocities of war, a love triangle develops. Mikael, a pharmacist from the village Sirun in the Ottoman Empire’s ...

Tomorrowland (2015) is an American science fiction film directed by Brad Bird, with a screenplay by Bird and Damon Lindelof, based on a story written by Bird, Lindelof, and Jeff Jensen. In 1964, a young boy named Frank Walker attends the New York World’s Fair to sell his prototype jet pack. Despite his efforts, he is rejected due to its malfunction. Fortunately, Frank meets ...

Filmmaker Ridley Scott brought the biblical story of Exodus to life through his epic film, Exodus: Gods and Kings (2014). At this time in history, Moses, a respected member of the Egyptian royal family and a skilled general, prepares for battle with the Hittites alongside his fellow prince Ramesses. A High Priestess delivers a prophecy to Ramesses’s father Seti I using animal entrails, foretelling that one of the two princes will save the other and become a great leader. During the intense battle, Moses risks his own life to save Ramesses, leaving both men unsettled. As events unfold, Moses takes on the ...

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 ...