Adding to the shock, the young man’s father then proceeded to commit suicide. The central character of the film is a patient at a mental hospital who keeps having flashbacks of the extreme cruelty his father had subjected his mother to by cutting off her arms, as some weird religious ritual.
This 1989 avant-garde horror film is a prime example of the director’s merits where he constructs a sinister tale involving some extremely violent moments. Jackson and Jake Gyllenhaal, the action-packed superhero is the perfect summer watch.Alejandro Jodorowsky is one of the most controversial directors in the history of cinema who has often raised eyebrows with his work. Starring Tom Holland as the central teen hero, as well as Zendaya, Samuel L. 6) Spider-Man : Far From Home ( 2019)įollow the heroic adventures of Peter Parker as he travels to Europe on vacation with friends on 2019 film Spider-Man : Far From Home. A film centred on self-discovery and acceptance, the emotional film also deals with Frank's whirlwind of emotions surrounding the death of his father who was unaccepting of his sexuality. Though the rest of Frank's family isn't aware he's gay, Wally ends up coming along on the trip. Definitely one for your must-watch list! 5) Uncle Frank (2020)Įmmy-nominated film, Uncle Frank follows NYU literature professor, Frank living with his partner Wally, and Beth, Frank's niece as they drive from Manhattan to South Carolina for Frank's father's funeral. Inject a dose of nostalgia into your summer with heart-warming classic, E.T is about Elliot, a boy who crosses paths and becomes friends with an extraterrestrial who ended up on Earth. With time travel, aliens, and impending disaster, the action flick starring Chris Pratt is sure to take viewers on an epic sci-fi adventure. If you’re interested in something besides romance, new Amazon original Tomorrow War is a great choice. 2) Romeo + Juliet (1996)Īdding more to your “summer romance” watchlist with Baz Luhrmann’s 1996 adaptation of Romeo and Juliet which adds a modern twist to a classic romantic tragedy and features well-known talent like Leonardo Dicaprio, Claire Danes, and Paul Rudd. The heartfelt film is sure to fill your summer with music and romance.
Set in '50s New York, Emmy-nominated film Slyvie’s Love follows titular character Sylvie as she falls in love with Robert, a jazz saxophonist. To help you cut down on scrolling time and get straight to streaming, here’s a list of the eight best blockbuster movies on Amazon Prime Video.
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