Did you get enough sleep last night? Are you sure? How can you be sure? In 2002's Insomnia, Academy Award winning filmmaker, Christopher Nolan, explores the extreme importance of a good night's sleep (among other important themes and scenarios). If you have not discovered this one yet, it is certainly a hidden gem among an already celebrated filmography. Buoyed by masterful performances from Al Pacino and Robin Williams, Insomnia keeps you on the edge of your seat and leaves you guessing until the very end. Trust us, this film is worth staying awake for.
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A Quiet Place Part II
What does one do after making one of the most talked about films of the past decade? Well, what John Krasinski did was make a sequel. And building on the success of 2018's A Quiet Place was not an easy undertaking. Delayed by the COVID pandemic, A Quiet Place Part II was finally released in the spring of 2021 to critical and audience acclaim. The film aptly picks up right where its predecessor left off and it does not slow down. Taking an expansive look at how others have dealt with the invasion, the sequel effectively builds tension and suspense, and it solidifies why audiences were asking for more. So, turn off the lights, find a quiet spot, and join us for another thrilling episode!
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A Quiet Place
“If they hear you, they hunt you.” This unique twist on the alien invasion thriller in 2018’s A Quiet Place is that the aliens have no sight and hunt purely by sound. Survival in this distinct post-invasion world has it’s typical challenges with the added necessity of being as quiet as possible in everything you do. The Office star, John Krasinski, does everything from directing, co-writing, and starring in this film alongside his off-screen wife, Emily Blunt, whose performance particularly stands out. This is not a film (or an episode) you want to miss!
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The Sixth Sense
It has been over 25 years since M. Night Shyamalan burst onto the scene, blowing everyone’s minds with a twist whose impact would be often imitated, but never duplicated. In the words of Nate Bargatze, “If you don’t know it by now, I don’t know what to tell you.” This is a film that is difficult to categorize. Part mystery, part horror, part thriller, part family drama, The Sixth Sense is rewatchable for many reasons, including powerhouse performances from Bruce Willis, Toni Colette, and Haley Joel Osment. If you’ve never seen this one, what are you waiting for?? If you have, join us for a thrilling rewatch discussion!
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Deja Vu
What if you had to tell someone the most important thing in the world, but you knew they'd never believe you? Would you try? Or what if you had to tell someone the most important thing in the world, but you knew they'd never believe you? Director Tony Scott and screen legend Denzel Washington attempted to answer this question in 2006 with the action thriller Deja Vu. Regardless of where you stand on the final result, you can't deny that it is an intriguing and wild ride.