Dark City (1998)
In late 1989, Australian filmmaker Alex Proyas wrote the first script for Dark City, a fantasy concept that had percolated in his mind since he was a child deathly afraid of the dark. Proyas...
1990s / Mystery / Science Fiction / Thriller
by Vincent Leo · Published September 15, 2015 · Last modified May 2, 2024
In late 1989, Australian filmmaker Alex Proyas wrote the first script for Dark City, a fantasy concept that had percolated in his mind since he was a child deathly afraid of the dark. Proyas...
by Vincent Leo · Published January 29, 2012 · Last modified August 8, 2018
Steven Soderbergh (Ocean’s Thirteen, Ocean’s Twelve) directs, giving a starring role to MMA fighter and former participant on “American Gladiator” Gina Carano, a novice actress with an intense physical presence and prowess, this retro-vibed thriller...
In a summer where Hollywood typically tries to wow us with grandiose special effects epics, it’s refreshing to see such an old fashioned caper not only released amid the blockbusters, but a well-made one...
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