Tag: Zodiac
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‘The Killer’ Review — David Fincher Lends His Style to a Lackluster Plot
There is absolutely no arguing that David Fincher is one of the greatest filmmakers ever. Se7en is an all-time murder-mystery thriller, Gone Girl is an adaptation that captures the brilliance of its source material and then some, and Zodiac might just be the definitive serial killer movie. Yes, Fincher is flying high and has become…
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David Fincher’s ‘The Killer’: Release Date, Cast, and Everything We Know
David Fincher has been one of the best filmmakers over the last 30 years. His psychological thrillers pushed the genre forward. With films like Zodiac, The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo, and Se7en, Fincher has cemented himself as one of the best visionaries working today. The director’s next film will be The Killer, which has…
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David Fincher Defends ‘Zodiac’ Against Folks Who Wanted More Investigation: “That’s The Book We Bought”
David Fincher isn’t a perfect filmmaker. Sure, he’s one of the best working today, but his films aren’t always instantly beloved. His 2007 crime drama, “Zodiac,” is one of those films. At the time of its release, there were definitely fans, but there were also those who didn’t necessarily get it. Is it a true…
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The Boston Strangler: Release Date, Cast, And More For The Hulu True Crime Series Starring Keira Knightley
(Welcome to …And More, our no-frills, zero B.S. guide to when and where you can watch upcoming movies and shows, and everything else you could possibly stand to know.)True crime fever is sweeping the globe and the only prescription is, well, more true crime! Who among us could possibly resist the allure of David Fincher’s…
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Mindcage: Release Date, Cast, Trailer, and Everything You Need to Know
Mystery-thriller movies featuring clever serial killers and a committed team of detectives searching day and night for clues and using every improbable tactic to arrest the culprit have always been famous. Such movies and TV shows have garnered attention and appreciation from fans and critics for their vivid portrayal of the world of crime. The…
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Zodiac Worked Because David Fincher Didn’t Give You What You Wanted
David Fincher’s 2007 thriller, Zodiac, does what few films can; it doesn’t give you the desired outcome at the end but still works as a taut psychological film. Based on the non-fiction novels Zodiac and Zodiac: Unmasked by Robert Graysmith (who is played by Jake Gyllenhaal in the film), Zodiac centers around the string of…
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What The Black Phone Does Better Than Actual True Crime Stories
Note: This article contains spoilers for “The Black Phone.”The fascination with the evilest parts of humanity has always existed, in one way or another. If there is any subgenre of entertainment that has seen a significant increase in popularity over the past few years, it’s true crime. When you search “true crime” on Google, you’ll…
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The Daily Stream: 90 Years Ago, Fritz Lang’s M Laid The Groundwork For Every Serial Killer Thriller You’ve Ever Seen
(Welcome to The Daily Stream, an ongoing series in which the /Film team shares what they’ve been watching, why it’s worth checking out, and where you can stream it.)The Movie: “M”Where You Can Stream It: The Criterion Channel / HBO MaxThe Pitch: A killer stalks Berlin, plying children with balloons and candy, igniting a citywide…