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The Magnificent Seven (2016), directed by Antoine Fuqua and written by Nic Pizzolatto and Richard Wenk, is a modern retelling of the acclaimed 1960 film with the same title. Inspired by Akira Kurosawa’s Seven Samurai, Fuqua brings his unique vision to this classic story. The town of Rose Creek is under the ruthless control of industrialist Bartholomew Bogue, and the desperate townspeople turn to seven outlaws, ...

Valkyrie (2008), a thriller directed by Bryan Singer and written by Christopher McQuarrie and Nathan Alexander, features Tom Cruise. Set during World War II, the film follows Wehrmacht Colonel Claus von Stauffenberg in Tunisia as he becomes increasingly disillusioned with Hitler’s regime. After his battalion is attacked by P-40 fighter-bombers, Stauffenberg is gravely injured and returned to Germany for treatment. However, he ultimately loses his left eye, right hand, ...

Quantum of Solace (2008) is the twenty-second installment in the iconic James Bond series created by Eon Productions. Bond transports Mr. White, a detainee, from Lake Garda to Siena, Italy in his vehicle. While evading pursuers, Bond successfully delivers White to M, who questions him about the elusive organisation Quantum. When White reveals that their agents are ubiquitous, one of M’s protectors named Craig Mitchell shoots a guard and turns on her. In an attempt to apprehend Mitchell, Bond ends his life as White manages to escape. Further investigation of Mitchell’s residence in London leads Bond and M to learn about his connection with a man ...

Lions for Lambs (2007), an American war drama film directed by Robert Redford, delves into the intertwined lives of a U.S. senator, soldiers in Afghanistan, a reporter, and a college professor in California. Dr. Malley, the idealistic professor, encourages his students Arian and Ernest to make a meaningful impact in the world after their graduation from West Coast University. Despite coming from different backgrounds, they both choose to enlist in the army and serve in Afghanistan. Meanwhile, Dr. Malley also tries to connect with another student named Todd Hayes. Unlike Arian and Ernest, Todd comes from a privileged ...

Casino Royale (2006) is the twenty-first film of the James Bond series produced by Eon Productions. It is based on Ian Fleming’s novel of the same title and directed by Martin Campbell, with a screenplay written by Neil Purvis, Robert Wade, and Paul Haggis. The movie features Daniel Craig as Bond in his debut performance. In an effort to shake off the ...

Dark Blue (2002) is an American crime thriller film, directed by Ron Shelton and written by David Ayer, based on a story by novelist James Ellroy. The setting is Los Angeles in 1992. We are immediately introduced to LAPD Sergeant Eldon Perry who is seen pacing nervously with a shotgun and pistol in a motel room. The scene then shifts back five days earlier when two men, Darryl Orchard and Gary Sidwell, rob a convenience store and commit murder in the process. These events trigger an internal hearing for Detective Bobby ...

Die Another Day (2002), a spy film and the twentieth in the James Bond series from Eon Productions, was directed by Lee Tamahori and written by Neal Purvis and Robert Wade. The film also marked the final appearance of Pierce Brosnan as the iconic MI6 agent, with John Cleese making his debut as Q. In the movie, Bond goes undercover to infiltrate a North Korean military base where Colonel Tan-Sun Moon is dealing weapons ...

The Rage: Carrie 2 (1999), an American supernatural horror film directed by Katt Shea, follows Rachel Lang after the suicide of her only friend. Rachel has always felt like an outsider among her peers, particularly the popular crowd led by Jessie Ryan. However, Rachel possesses secret telekinetic powers that set her apart from everyone else. Sue Snell, the sole survivor of Carrie White’s violent outburst 23 years ago, may hold the key to helping Rachel understand and control her abilities. But as Rachel begins to open up and trust others, she unknowingly falls into a dangerous trap that could have deadly ...

The Thomas Crown Affair (1999), an American romantic heist film directed by John McTiernan, portrays a group of thieves attempting to steal an entire gallery of paintings from the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Their plan involves sneaking into the museum inside a Trojan horse, but they are ultimately caught. However, in the chaos that ensues, it is revealed that billionaire Thomas Crown was actually behind the elaborate scheme and has managed to make off with Monet’s painting of San Giorgio Maggiore at Dusk. The theft catches the attention of NYPD Detective Michael McCann, who leads the investigation with assistance ...

The spy film, The World Is Not Enough (1999), is the nineteenth installment in the James Bond series by Eon Productions. It features Pierce Brosnan as the iconic MI6 agent, James Bond, and is directed by Michael Apted. In Bilbao, Bond meets with Swiss banker Lachaise to retrieve funds for British oil tycoon Sir Robert King at the request of M. While attempting to extract information from Lachaise about an MI6 agent’s assassin, Bond is interrupted by his murder. He manages to escape with the money. At MI6 headquarters in London, it is discovered that the ...

The Man in the Iron Mask (1998) is an American action drama film that marked Randall Wallace’s directorial debut. Facing bankruptcy from King Louis XIV’s costly wars, the Kingdom of France is on the brink of revolution and its citizens are starving due to a lack of resources. In an effort to save money, the king orders for rotten food to be distributed among his people as he prepares for yet another battle. Meanwhile, the former Musketeers have gone their separate ways; Aramis has become a Jesuit priest, Porthos is a womanizing drunkard plagued by health issues, and Athos has retired to his farm. ...

Ronin (1998) is a American action thriller film directed by John Frankenheimer. At a bistro in Montmartre, IRA operative Deirdre meets with two Americans, Sam and Larry, a Frenchman named Vincent, an Englishman called Spence, and a German named Gregor. The group is comprised of ex-government agents or former military members now working as mercenaries. Deirdre assigns them with the mission to steal a mysterious metallic briefcase from a heavily guarded convoy. Before carrying out the main mission, they must first acquire weapons, but this proves to be a trap. Despite surviving the setup and obtaining the weapons, Sam ...

Tomorrow Never Dies (1997), a spy film and the eighteenth in the James Bond series produced by Eon Productions, stars Pierce Brosnan as fictional MI6 agent James Bond. Directed by Roger Spottiswoode and written by Bruce Feirstein, the film follows Bond as he is sent into the field by MI6 to investigate a terrorist arms bazaar on the Russian border. Despite M’s insistence on allowing Bond to complete his reconnaissance mission, Royal Navy Admiral Roebuck takes matters into his own hands and orders the frigate ...

The film Hackers (1995), directed by Iain Softley, follows the story of Dade ‘Zero Cool’ Murphy, a young hacker. At the age of 11, Dade caused a seven-point drop in the New York Stock Exchange and was fined $45,000. This resulted in a ban from using computers and touch-tone telephones until his 18th birthday. When that day arrives seven years later, Dade breaks into a local TV station and changes the broadcast. He is challenged by another hacker known as ‘Acid Burn’ and introduces himself as ‘Crash Override’. While at school, Dade becomes part of a group of hackers including Ramon ...

GoldenEye (1995) is the seventeenth installment in the James Bond franchise brought to you by Eon Productions. Starring Pierce Brosnan as MI6 agent James Bond and directed by Martin Campbell, this film strays from utilizing any story elements from Ian Fleming’s novels. In 1986, Bond and his fellow MI6 agent Alec Trevelyan infiltrate a Soviet chemical weapons facility known as Arkangel. After a failed mission and Trevelyan’s apparent death at the hands of Colonel Arkady Grigorovich Ourumov, Bond destroys ...

Rocky V (1990), an American sports drama film, is directed by John G. Avildsen and written by and starring Sylvester Stallone. Following his victory over Ivan Drago in Moscow, Rocky experiences mental disabilities from the fight. Upon returning to the United States with his wife Adrian, brother-in-law Paulie, and trainer Tony ‘Duke’ Evers, they are greeted by their now 14-year-old son Robert Jr. At a press conference, boxing promoter George Washington Duke tries to goad Rocky into fighting top-rated challenger Union Cane, but Rocky declines. Back home, they ...

Licence to Kill (1989) became the sixteenth installment in the James Bond series, produced by Eon Productions and starring Timothy Dalton for the last time. The film was directed by John Glen and also marked the final appearance of Robert Brown as M. While travelling to his wedding in Key West, MI6 agent James Bond and CIA agent Felix Leiter were enlisted by DEA agents to help capture drugs lord Franz Sanchez. Using a Coast Guard helicopter and a hook and cord, Bond and Leiter successfully bring down ...

Always (1989), an American romantic fantasy film directed and produced by Steven Spielberg, is a remake of the 1943 romantic drama A Guy Named Joe. Set during World War II, it follows Pete Sandich, an aerial firefighter whose girlfriend Dorinda Durston doubles as an air traffic controller for the firefighters. Pete’s risky behavior in the air troubles both Dorinda and his best friend Al Yackey, who is also a firefighter pilot. After another dangerous flight that Pete brushes off as usual, Al suggests he take a safer job training firefighting pilots in Flat Rock, Colorado. Despite his initial refusal, ...

Rain Man (1988) is an American road comedy-drama film, directed by Barry Levinson and written by Barry Morrow and Ronald Bass. Collectibles dealer Charlie Babbitt has imported four grey market Lamborghinis to Los Angeles for resale. The cars are being held at the port by the EPA due to failing emission tests, causing Charlie stress as he needs to deliver them to buyers who have already made down payments. He directs one of his employees to deceive the buyers while he deals with his creditor. Amidst this chaos, Charlie ...

In the American sports drama film Youngblood (1986), directed, co-produced, and co-written by Peter Markle, a 17-year-old farmhand from rural New York named Dean Youngblood has aspirations of playing in the National Hockey League. His father initially disapproves when Dean shares his dreams, but Dean’s brother Kelly convinces their father to change his mind. Dean travels to Canada to try out for the Hamilton Mustangs, showcasing his offensive skills but showing a lack of physical toughness. As he competes for a spot on the team, he becomes known as ‘Pretty Boy’ due to his rivalry with another hockey ...