Diego Pineda has been a devout storyteller his whole life. He has self-published a fantasy novel and a book of short stories, and is actively working on publishing his second novel.
There are a few genres that feel perfectly suited to the unique characteristics of cinema as a medium; the thriller is certainly one. After all, what better storytelling medium than a movie to engage viewers in a gripping chase between heroes and villains? The best thrillers grip audiences' attention and don't let it go until the credits roll, building a simmering sense of suspense and letting it boil over every few minutes.
As tends to be the case with time travel films, 12 Monkeys has a mind-bending finale that requires viewers' full attention to be fully understood and appreciated. Unfortunately, it's not exactly a happy ending. It sees hero James Cole gunned down by airport security, unable to prevent the outbreak of the virus that will wipe out humanity.
Heath Ledger's Oscar-winning portrayal of the Joker is one of the most iconic performances of the 21st century thus far and the main reason why the villain is remembered as one of the best in movie history. Another reason is that he arguably wins in the end.
Few films convey the chaos and pointlessness of violence and revenge with quite as much effectiveness as Oldboy. This chaos comes to a squeamish pinnacle at the end of the movie when the villain reveals that Dae-su's lover is, in fact, his long-lost daughter. Though Dae-su recurs to a hypnotist to make the two forget about their familial bond and remain happy together, Park intentionally leaves the ending ambiguous as to whether the hypnotist succeeds.
United Kingdom Latest News, United Kingdom Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
The 21 Best Thrillers Streaming on NetflixAndrea Park is a Chicago-based writer and reporter with a near-encyclopedic knowledge of the extended Kardashian-Jenner kingdom, early 2000s rom-coms and celebrity book club selections. She graduated from the Columbia School of Journalism in 2017 and has also written for W, Brides, Glamour, Women's Health, People and more.
Read more »
10 Best Cat-and-Mouse Thrillers, RankedA scene from the hammer scene in Oldboy
Read more »
10 Best Spy Thrillers To Watch Like ArgylleGreg is a Senior Features Writer at Screen Rant. He majored in Film Production at Chapman University and worked in Development at ABC Television.
Read more »
10 Best Sci-Fi Thrillers, RankedDiego Pineda has been a devout storyteller his whole life. He has self-published a fantasy novel and a book of short stories, and is actively working on publishing his second novel.
Read more »
Alex Hall Is The Best Kind of Villain on 'Selling the OC'Alex Hall in a confessional interview wearing a neon orange and pink dress
Read more »
All 6 Jason Statham Villain Roles, Ranked Worst To BestAuthor and editor who loves all things horror, sci-fi, and Alien. Most likely to be found at The Prince Charles, either for a classic movie screening or to throw a spoon at Tommy Wiseau. Screen Rant contributor since 2021.
Read more »