We Were Soldiers [2002] Action May 31, 2023Hauntingly realistic and gripping, We Were Soldiers is a war movie showing the sheer brutality of the Vietnam war.
Wonderland [2003] Thriller May 3, 2023Based on actual events, Wonderland is a gripping thriller immersing us into LA's world of drugs, theft, and one horrific multiple murder.
The Lost Battalion [2001] Action April 11, 2023Punching way above its weight, The Lost Battalion is an action-packed WWI movie based on true events that happened in the Argonne Forest.
Thirteen Lives [2022] Thriller March 24, 2023Based on a surreal true story of a rescue in an underwater cave system in Thailand, Thirteen Lives is a gripping thriller worth watching.
The Duke [2020] Comedy March 14, 2023You simply must watch The Duke, a charming British comedy based on surreal true events about a man fighting for the rights of a little guy.
Bruno Reidal: Confessions of a Murderer [2021] Drama March 3, 2023Honest and disturbing, Bruno Reidal is a movie offering a fascinating look into the mind of a young killer living in rural France in 1905.
6 Days [2017] Thriller February 16, 2023Based on the 1980 siege of the Iranian Embassy, 6 Days is a solid thriller featuring a familiar cast and excellent storytelling.
Bank of Dave [2023] Comedy January 31, 2023Based on the heartwarming and true story of David vs. Goliath, Bank of Dave is an easygoing comedy that will leave you in a good mood.
True Story [2015] Drama January 24, 2023True Story is an unusual character-driven thriller exploring the relationship between a vicious killer and a disgraced journalist.
Shock and Awe [2017] Thriller January 19, 2023Based on true events, Shock and Awe tells a story about the invasion of Iraq we need to remember along with brave journalist who broke it.
Danger Close: The Battle of Long Tan [2019] Action December 15, 2022Starring Travis Fimmel, Danger Close: The Battle of Long Tan is an underrated, fast-paced, and masterfully crafted Australian war movie.
Beneath Hill 60 [2010] Thriller December 6, 2022Beneath Hill 60 tells an extraordinary and true story of tunnel warfare during WWI and offers a unique perspective on this conflict.
Molly’s Game [2017] Thriller December 5, 2022Based on surreal true events and offering an insider view into the world of illegal poker games of the super-rich, Molly's Game is a must.
The Heist of the Century AKA El Robo Del Siglo [2020] Thriller November 24, 2022Based on incredible true events, The Heist of the Century is probably the most feelgood heist movie you're ever going to see.
To Die For [1995] Comedy November 17, 2022Right up there with Fargo and other great black crime comedies, To Die For is one of the most underrated movies of the nineties.
The Good Nurse [2022] Drama November 11, 2022Although I don't like movies set in hospitals, The Good Nurse, following the real-life hunt for a different kind of serial killer was a must.
Only the Brave [2017] Action November 9, 2022Visually striking and featuring a compelling true story about a group of firefighters battling a fiery inferno, Only the Brave is a must-see.
Deepwater Horizon [2016] Thriller November 8, 2022Matching the huge scale of the disaster with stunning visuals and gripping storytelling, Deepwater Horizon is an intense experience.
Lonely Hearts [2006] Thriller September 8, 2022Perhaps a bit too aloof for a movie based on the hunt for two serial killers, Lonely Hearts is a light neo-noir thriller worth watching.
Million Dollar Arm [2014] Comedy August 23, 2022Based on a true story about a sports agent who goes to India to find talent, Million Dollar Arm is a charming and heartwarming sports comedy.
The Negotiator [1998] Thriller August 22, 2022Too contrived at times but never boring, The Negotiator is an intense hostage situation movie benefiting greatly from its experienced cast.
The Ruthless AKA Lo Spietato [2019] Thriller August 19, 2022Set during the lawless seventies and eighties, The Ruthless AKA Lo Spietato is an easygoing and visually alluring Italian mafia movie.
Rush [1991] Thriller August 12, 2022Underrated, realistic, and based on real events, Rush is a story about two undercover cops who gazed into an abyss for too long.
Kajaki [2014] Thriller August 11, 2022Featuring an excellent cast, superb direction and intense atmosphere, Kajaki is a deeply traumatizing war movie based on real events.
Sulla Mia Pelle AKA On My Skin [2018] Drama August 9, 2022I tend to avoid slow dramas featuring difficult stories that are hard to watch. Usually, there has to be something...
In Cold Blood [1967] Thriller July 28, 2022Focused on the lives of two ice-cold killers, In Cold Blood is a gripping character study based on true events that will fuck you up.
Target Number One [2020] Thriller July 27, 2022Surprisingly casual for a movie dealing with corruption, murder, drugs, and one determined journalist, Target Number One is a must-see.
The Courier [2020] Drama July 12, 2022As any other Cumberbatch movie The Courier, a run-of-the-mill Cold War spy drama based on real events, is definitely worth checking out.
Centurion [2010] Action June 29, 2022Visually impactful, brutal, and with a formidable cast, Centurion is a gripping historical epic about the fate of the infamous 9th legion.
The Polka King [2017] Comedy June 23, 2022Based on a fascinating true story, The Polka King might be a bit messy but it comes straight from the heart starring charming Jack Black.
Anthropoid [2016] Thriller May 31, 2022Don't let the fact that Anthropoid is a war movie prevent you from watching it because this masterpiece based on true events is so much more.
Felon [2008] Thriller May 24, 2022Felon is a slow-burning prison movie featuring excellent performances, a realistic and intense atmosphere, and a haunting true story.
No Man of God [2021] Drama May 12, 2022For all of us true crime fans, No Man of God feels like serial killer porn, exploring Ted Bundy's last years in prison and his motivations.
Extremely Wicked Shockingly Evil and Vile [2019] Drama May 2, 2022Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil and Vile offers a refreshingly different and detached look into the life of a serial killer, Ted Bundy.
Against The Wall [1994] Thriller April 18, 2022Based on fascinating true events, Against The Wall is an incredibly well-crafted and thought-provoking prison movie with relentless pacing.
Child 44 [2015] Drama March 9, 2022Messy and bland, Child 44 is also a visually impressive period drama with a great cast exploring intriguing themes that warrants one viewing.
Against the Ice [2022] Drama March 7, 2022Based on true events, Against the Ice is a light period drama following a two-man expedition into the bitter coldness of Greenland.
House of Gucci [2021] Drama February 4, 2022Silly, easygoing, and struggling to maintain a consistent tone, House of Gucci is a stylish melodrama with a couple of unexpected twists.
The Kingdom [2007] Thriller January 22, 2022Based on real events, The Kingdom is an intense and exotic thriller following a group of investigators sent to Saudi Arabia after an attack.
Cass [2008] Thriller January 12, 2022Based on an incredible true story, Cass is an engaging and gritty thriller about the first black leader of a football hooligan group.
Spun [2002] Comedy December 20, 2021Spun is a complex and yet incredibly easy-to-watch technical masterpiece unfolding at breakneck speed that will blow you the fuck away.
The Damned United [2009] Drama December 13, 2021If you've never seen a movie about football, The Damned United is a perfect choice because it shows you what the fuss is all about.
Driven [2018] Comedy December 6, 2021Based on a bizarre true story involving criminals, cocaine, FBI, informants, and fucking DeLoreans, Driven is a vibrant and fast-paced comedy.
The Last Duel [2021] Drama December 4, 2021Immersive and thought-provoking, The Last Duel shows us a slice of medieval life examined through the lens of one horrible event.
Blood In Blood Out AKA Bound by Honor [1993] Thriller October 26, 2021Emotional, visceral, and based on real events, Blood In Blood Out is a masterpiece that will become one of your favorite crime movies. Orale!
The Stronghold AKA BAC Nord [2020] Thriller September 21, 2021Loosely based on true events, The Stronghold AKA BAC Nord is the latest French crime thriller that's definitely worth your time.
Experimenter [2015] Drama August 9, 2021Did you ever wonder why some people are more obedient? Experimenter follows real and fascinating research of this issue conducted at Yale.
Saving Mr Banks [2013] Comedy August 7, 2021I usually avoid recommending big movies but Saving Mr. Banks is just so damn good and well-written that I had to do something.
13 Hours: The Secret Soldiers Of Benghazi [2016] Action August 6, 2021If you're looking for a movie that will keep your attention, you've found it in 13 Hours. Extremely well-crafted, exciting, and respectful, it's a must-see.
Pawn Sacrifice [2014] Drama July 28, 2021Based on the incredible life of Bobby Fischer, Pawn Sacrifice is one of those thoroughly engaging biopics that you can watch anytime.
