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Molly’s Game (2017)
2hr 20m
Thriller • Drama
Directed by Aaron Sorkin
Molly’s Game will surprise you. Don't expect a flashy poker drama, but something way sharper - a story about control, pride, and knowing when to fold even when holding the upper hand. Jessica Chastain plays Molly with intensity and precision; it’s impossible to look away.
The real power of the film isn’t in the games or the glitz, but in the quiet moments when she’s being broken down, and still refuses to give up the one thing she can control: her name. It’s slick and punchy, sure, but underneath is a story about dignity, choice, and the weight of staying silent.
This movie is pure style and charm. Guy Ritchie turns a Cold War spy setup into something effortlessly cool. Henry Cavill and Armie Hammer make a perfectly mismatched duo, blending modern energy with dry wit, slick suits, and old-school espionage. It’s not trying to be deep; it just wants you to have a good time, and it delivers with sharp dialogue, playful tension, and a killer soundtrack.
Audition starts like a tender drama, a widower holding a fake casting event to find a future wife. But don’t get comfortable. What follows is a chilling, slow descent into something far more disturbing. Takashi Miike plays with quiet tension, and by the time the horror fully arrives, it’s too late to look away. Unsettling, unforgettable, and not for the faint of heart.
Gifted is a quiet film with a big heart. It tells the story of a man raising his genius niece, trying to give her a normal life in a world that wants to exploit her talent. Chris Evans is understated and warm, far from his superhero roles. The film doesn’t push too hard or go for cheap tears; it earns its emotion through sincerity.
Friday Night Dinner is pure chaotic comfort. It follows the Goodman family’s weekly dinners, supposedly ordinary, but always spiraling into absurdity. Every episode delivers sharp British humor and perfectly timed awkwardness. It’s simple, well written, and somehow both ridiculous and relatable. One of the most rewatchable sitcoms out there.
