Imperium [2016] – A Flawed Thriller Good For Exactly One Viewing Thriller April 17, 2025Saved by the cast and the potency of the issues it explores, Imperium is a thriller about an FBI agent going undercover in a white supremacist gang.
Silverton Siege [2022] – Three Freedom Fighters Walk In A Bank Thriller April 10, 2025Based on actual events that happened in 1980 during South African apartheid, Silverton Siege is a sleek, tense and engaging thriller.
The Courier AKA El Correo [2024] – Hustle Hard And You Can… Thriller March 28, 2025The Courier AKA El Correo is a sleek Spanish thriller based on true events following a young hustler who becomes a major money launderer.
Bad Country [2014] – Just An Okay Thriller Thriller March 13, 2025Driven by Willem Dafoe's stunning performance and based on true events, Bad Country is a solid and gritty crime thriller worth watching.
Chopper [2000] – A Much More Than A Gripping Prison Movie Comedy March 11, 2025Chopper is not just a thought-provoking dark comedy but also a gritty prison movie and an engaging character study, a fucking masterpiece.
The Order [2024] – Cops Vs Robbers With A White Supremacy Twist Thriller February 25, 2025Set in the 1980s and based on true events, The Order is a gripping and highly atmospheric neo-noir thriller reminiscent of Villeneuve's Sicario.
Back to Black [2024] – Generic Amy Winehouse Biopic Drama January 21, 2025Back to Black is a rather pedestrian and messy biopic about the late singer Amy Winehouse saved by excellent performances and Amy herself.
Jarhead [2005] – Timeless Gem Brimming With Authenticity Drama December 25, 2024Immersive, authentic, and just so damn easy to watch, Jarhead is a multilayered masterpiece, a subversive war drama like no other.
Ferrari [2023] – New Breed Of An Emotionally Distant Biopic Drama November 26, 2024Trying to mix family drama with exciting racing sequences, Ferrari just misses its mark but still remains an intriguing watch.
The East AKA De Oost [2020] – Dirty Exotic War Cocktail Thriller November 21, 2024The exotic setting, controversial story, and high production values make the Dutch war drama The East a gripping experience.
Ironclad [2011] – Forgotten History In Its Rawest Form Action November 19, 2024Gritty and authentically brutal, Ironclad is a bloodsoaked medieval tale based on real events, full of great action scenes and veteran actors.
Beyond the Law [1993] A Precious Hit Of Gritty/Cheesy 90s Vibes Thriller November 14, 2024Surprisingly competent, Beyond the Law is a gripping thriller based on true events about an undercover cop trying to take down a biker gang.
Golden Men AKA Gli Uomini d’oro [2019] Thriller November 7, 2024Allora! Golden Men is a highly underrated Italian heist thriller based on true events and featuring high production values you need to watch.
Napoleon [2023] Drama October 22, 2024Aesthetically pleasing and featuring impressive action sequences, Napoleon is far too disjointed and casual to be a masterpiece.
Outlaw King [2018] Thriller October 1, 2024Picking up where Braveheart left off, Outlaw King is an engaging modern historic epic bolstered by great production values and performances.
Bandit [2022] Thriller September 24, 2024Blending crime and comedy and featuring a great cast, Bandit is a lighthearted thriller about Canada's most prolific bank robber.
Good Kill [2014] Drama September 16, 2024Thought-provoking and gripping, Good Kill is a different kind of war movie about a burnt-out drone operator masterfully played by Ethan Hawk.
The Bikeriders [2023] Drama September 12, 2024The Bikeriders is not a classical biker movie but more of a vibey exploration of the beginnings of the biker culture anchored by a love story.
A Prayer Before Dawn [2017] Thriller August 30, 2024Immersive and hauntingly realistic, A Prayer Before Dawn is a gripping prison movie based on an incredible true story, a true masterpiece.
Oppenheimer [2023] Drama August 22, 2024Held together by strong performances and production values, Oppenheimer turned out to be a flat and disjointed drama still worth a look.
The Climb AKA L’ascension [2017] Comedy August 20, 2024More an adventure than a romantic comedy, The Climb is a charming French movie about a guy who decides to climb Everest for love.
Wicked Little Letters [2023] Comedy June 10, 2024Refreshingly original, Wicked Little Letters is a surprisingly vulgar British comedy based on a bizarre true story you need to hear.
Dusk For A Hitman [2023] Thriller May 13, 2024Dusk For A Hitman is a hidden gem you need to uncover, a gripping and gritty crime thriller set in the seventies based on actual events.
Pain Hustlers [2023] Comedy May 8, 2024Based on bizarre true events, Pain Hustlers offers a thought-provoking but also quite entertaining look at the start of the opioid epidemic.
Reality [2023] Drama April 26, 2024Unfolding in real-time and based on actual events, Reality is a gripping drama about two FBI agents questioning an NSA operative.
Lone Survivor [2013] Action April 18, 2024Ruthlessly brutal and unsettlingly gripping and immersive, Lone Survivor is a masterpiece based on harrowing true events.
Scoop [2024] Drama April 16, 2024Scoop takes us behind the scenes of the infamous BBC Prince Andrew Epstein interview offering juicy, satisfying, and bizarre juxtapositions.
Dumb Money [2023] Comedy March 20, 2024Trying too hard to be slick and cool, Dumb Money is still a movie worth watching because of its inspirational true story, pacing, and cast.
The Promised Land AKA Bastarden [2023] Drama March 4, 2024Following a familiar Western structure, The Promised Land is a brooding and authentic snapshot of life in the 18th century Danish Jutland.
The Zone of Interest [2023] Drama February 27, 2024Gripping from start to finish, The Zone of Interest is a cinematic masterpiece digging at the heart of our society and individualism.
The Iron Claw [2023] Drama February 21, 2024Drugs, wrestling, and family drama all clash in The Iron Claw, a gripping and emotional biopic driven by Zac Efron's stellar performance.
Gran Turismo [2023] Action February 15, 2024Based on an incredible true story, Gran Turismo tells a classic underdog story set in the modern world of racing and video games.
Priscilla [2023] Drama February 9, 2024Featuring a moody "Lana del Rey" atmosphere, Priscilla is a gripping tale of grooming, strength, and love driven by strong performances.
I, Tonya [2017] Comedy February 8, 2024I, Tonya is not your usual biopic but a gripping, authentic, and highly entertaining black comedy based on bizarre true events.
Society of the Snow AKA La Sociedad de la Nieve [2023] Drama January 24, 2024Harrowing, visually impactful, and without any hints of melodrama, Society of the Snow is a masterpiece based on actual events.
Everest [2015] Thriller January 23, 2024Featuring breathtaking visuals and an all-star cast, Everest is a gripping and realistic survival thriller based on a harrowing true story.
The Assignment [1997] Action January 5, 2024Gripping from start to finish and inspired by real events, The Assignment is an action-packed psychological spy thriller you need to watch.
Kingdom of Heaven [2005] Action January 3, 2024Kingdom of Heaven is an immersive, atmospheric, and compelling historical epic exploring religious conflict during the Crusades.
Owning Mahowny [2003] Drama December 19, 2023Based on bizarre true events, Owning Mahowny is a compelling portrait of an ordinary bank manager who also happens to be a compulsive gambler.
Stealing Sinatra [2003] Comedy December 11, 2023Unjustly forgotten, Stealing Sinatra is a lighthearted crime comedy based on bizarre true events and a hidden gem you need to uncover.
The Messenger: The Story of Joan of Arc [1999] Action November 21, 2023Unjustly forgotten, Joan of Arc is a stylish, emotional, and action-packed historical epic from Luc Besson and starring Milla Jovovich.
Dog Day Afternoon [1975] Thriller November 3, 2023Based on actual events, Dog Day Afternoon is not just an intense hostage situation movie but a still relevant exploration of our society.
Serpico [1973] Thriller October 24, 2023Based on both a sobering and inspiring true story about police corruption, Serpico is a gritty and realistic thriller that's still relevant.
Flamin’ Hot [2023] Comedy September 7, 2023Featuring an inspirational and feelgood true story, Flamin' Hot is a breezy comedy with a Latino twist definitely worth watching.
The Program [2015] Thriller September 4, 2023The Program is a competent, underrated and fast-paced movie about Lance Armstrong's doping scandal you simply need to check out.
War Dogs [2016] Comedy August 29, 2023Based on an insane true story of two young hustlers who started selling arms to the US military, the cynical comedy War Dogs is a must-see.
Narvik [2022] Thriller August 25, 2023A bit generic and melodramatic, Narvik still offers an intriguing look at several aspects of WWII often forgotten in other movies.
Troy [2004] Action August 18, 2023Still relevant and one of the best historic epics, Troy is a visually impressive, compelling, and thought-provoking masterpiece.
The Bromley Boys [2018] Comedy August 4, 2023Instantly charming and based on a heartwarming true story, The Bromley Boys is a coming-of-age comedy about youthful passion and football.
White Mischief [1987] Thriller August 3, 2023Based on intriguing actual events, White Mischief is an erotic thriller following the hedonistic lives of British ex-pats in Kenya.
