The next time you’re looking for a movie to watch, you can’t go wrong with a Steven Soderbergh thriller like “Contagion.” This sci-fi film is set in the aftermath of a pandemic and explores the consequences of the effects on society. And if you love Clive Owen, “Croupier” is a late-’90s British noir starring the actor.
“Starship Troopers”
In this sci-fi action-adventure, Earth is at war with a ruthless alien race called the Bugs. To stop these creatures from destroying human life, the Mobile Infantry must travel to distant planets and face the Bugs head-on. In addition to their quest to save Earth, the Mobile Infantry must battle the Bugs to stay alive. If you’ve never seen Starship Troopers before, you’ll be delighted by this entertaining space adventure!
Starship Troopers is a science-fiction novel that takes place hundreds of years in the future. Earth has been attacked by giant insect-like aliens and is governed by the Federation, a parliamentary system where only citizens are allowed to vote and hold public office. Civilians must perform public service and are enlisted as soldiers. The plot revolves around the storyline of a privileged teenager who decides to enlist for military service and is placed into the Mobile Infantry. Written by Robert A. Heinlein in 1959, Starship Troopers has received a mixed reception. Heinlein has been criticised for its politically-charged tone and for the simplistic characters that serve only to further his political views. While it may be a sci-fi novel, it has become a classic and deserves the attention of science-fiction lovers.
“Okja”
Ten-year-old caretaker Mija has been devoted to the tiger Okja for the last 10 years. She has always been by her side. But one day, Mija finds out that Okja has been transported to New York by the family-owned, multinational conglomerate Mirando Corporation. Its CEO is an image-obsessed entrepreneur with big plans for the tiger. Mija embarks on a mission to rescue Okja from the company’s hands.
The film starts with a prologue that takes place far from the central characters. In an attempt to appear relatable, Lucy Mirando, the woman portrayed by the director, explains a superpig program to a group of journalists. The program will give 26 farmers special piglets to raise over ten years, and the pig that reaches the highest score will win a prize. The movie also touches on issues of capitalism, the environment, and greed.
“The Fighter”
The fighter was released on DVD and Blu-ray in March of 2011 and has received rave reviews. It stars Christian Bale, Melissa Leo, and Amy Adams in lead roles. Christian Bale was nominated for a Best Actor Oscar for his role in the film. It also contains several scenes where characters engage in oral sex, and vulgar expressions and sexual expletives are commonly used. The film also portrays illegal drug use.
Despite the premise, “The Fighter” is not actually about boxing. Mark Wahlberg, Christian Bale, Melissa Leo, and Amy Adams star in the biopic. It focuses on the lives of two brothers – one who is a professional boxer, and the other who is his half-brother. “The Fighter” earned the actors Oscar nominations for their performances and is an engrossing watch. Although the film takes liberties with the historical record, there are plenty of interesting scenes.
“2001: A Space Odyssey”
In this mind-boggling movie, a crew of astronauts is taken on a trip to the moon by the computer program HAL. When HAL begins to show strange behavior, a mind-bending journey takes place. This film is an excellent introduction to the classic science-fiction film, which has since been adapted into several different languages. Here’s a brief summary of the plot:
A space expedition on the moon leads to the discovery of an ancient black monolith, a type of weaponry, a bone, and a violent and competitive society. As humans search for life on other planets, they discover that there is life beyond the earth, and a monolith appears on the horizon. However, the journey is not without its setbacks. The ominous monolith is a threat, and the crew must decide whether to go out and explore it, or stay put.
“The Babadook”
The Babadook is a fictional character that haunts people. The Babadook appears in the form of a pale, shadowy bogeyman with long claw-like hands and a manic face. He is a haunted man who haunts people who read his poem, which is hidden inside a pop-up book that appears in random homes. The Babadook grows more monstrous with each prey it takes. He first takes the form of Samuel, the dead father of Amelia. He then convinces her to offer her son to the Babadook for its demise.
The Babadook is a psychological horror character that slowly brings the victim to the brink of insanity. It does so by taking the victim through five stages of depression. It weaves scenarios to cause the victim to reject the reality of the tragedy, and causes the victim to withdraw from society and family. When this is done, the Babadook eventually kills them. The Babadook is considered the embodiment of grief and will eventually bring its victim to the brink of madness.
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