64. Superman, Come Back to Me, I Want A Hug

Synopsis

Now a major film, distributed by Artificial Eye.

Berlin. The once-divided city still holds its share of secrets.

One afternoon, near the site of the Berlin Wall, backpacker Clare meets charismatic local Andi. There is an instant attraction, and when Andi invites her to stay, Clare thinks she may finally have found somewhere to call home.

But when Clare wakes up in Andi's apartment, she discovers that the door is locked. And it soon becomes clear that he has no intention of letting her go. Clare begins to wonder if it's really love that Andi is searching for -- or something else altogether.

Berlin Syndrome is a closely observed and gripping psychological thriller that shifts between Andi's and Clare's perspectives, revealing the power of obsession, the fluidity of truth, and the kaleidoscopic nature of human relationships.

The book:

The movie:

Genres	Drama, Horror, Mystery
Director	Cate Shortland
Starring	Teresa Palmer, Max Riemelt, Matthias Habich

I began to wonder, is Germany a safe country? Then, I remembered Amanda Knox story, where she was involved in some curious case in Italy. Our parents used to guard us; they told us not to talk to strangers. When it comes to us, guarding ourselves, can we do it? I'm not so sure anymore. I guess, I need to find my Superman. Becoming Spiderman's girl is full of cries (just look at Mary Jane), Batman's girl should be a nurse who can treat his body's wounds. Captain America is too obedient. He might get frozen again until the next apocalypse. Iron Man loves his basement lab. Wolverine is too busy searching for his true meaning in this world. The happiest woman on earth could be Louis Lane. She seems to be on "his" watch all the time. I'm here, Superman. Let's see how our relationship might go? Superman? Souuu...? Superman, you are being rude. You ignored me in front of everybody.

The book: The movie:

See also: Finding Mr. Right To Blame or Not To Blame Levelling Up Your Fright Endurance Skill

Book / Movie Recommendation:

• Berlin Syndrome

63. Movie Battle: Race 3 vs Fast & Furious

Synopsis

Race 3 is an internationally mounted saga of a family that deals in borderline crime but is ruthless and vindictive to the core.

A world with twists and turns at every nook and corner, which will take the audience by surprise with its sheer unpredictability. When Shamsher (Anil Kapoor) entrusts Sikandar (Salman Khan) with a high stakes heist along with the family for support, what could possibly go wrong?

Well... We discover everyone's real character as they change with a blink of an eye. We discover that nothing is as it seems. We discover a family on the verge of self-destruction - or is it a ploy by some outsiders. In top gear all the way... Race 3 rushes towards a high octane climax with betrayals, fast guns, fast cars and sleek action never seen before on the Indian screen.

Action and drama that leads to a shocking twist in the climax that takes your breath away. Because.... Sikandar's got this one"!!

Genres	Action
Director	Remo D'Souza (as Remo)
Starring	Anil Kapoor, Salman Khan, Jacqueline Fernandez

If you see the trailer, at 0:20, there's a scene where the main character holds a "Battle Hopper" motorcycle with one hand, while shooting the bad guys with the other hand. He's so strong I wanna scream of adoration. Any decision taken in anger is never profitable That's why I first made the decision... ... and now, I am getting angry. Very angry! At 1:04 you see that girl, so arrogant, playing with her knife like that. ow, I see she's slitting the skirt... And that's for beating the bad guys! GO!!! So sexy, useful move, and trendy At 2:23 then, you see the muscled bodies. GOAL!!! I'm screaming like crazy now. This is: Vin Diesel, BEATEN SO BADLY

See also: Life of A Secret Admirer The Meaning of Beauty A Hero: Are You? Love to be Saved and Loved by The Hero Different Man Offers Different Kind of Love, Can You See? Becoming a Surrogate Mother

Movie Recommendation:

• Race 3

62. They Need Me to Fight Back, Guys

Synopsis

Laura, a Spanish woman living in Buenos Aires, returns to her hometown outside Madrid with her two children to attend her sister's wedding. However, the trip is upset by unexpected events that bring secrets into the open.

Genres	Drama, Mystery, Thriller
Director	Asghar Farhadi
Starring	Penélope Cruz, Javier Bardem, Bárbara Lennie

     

I've always imagined that one day, a couple of secret service agents come to my work place, looking for me. Either it is SIS (MI6), or FBI / CIA, or NASA, or ... hold on...

ANYBODY OUT THERE, ANY SECRET AGENCIES, PLEASE, CALL ME... pretty please?

Okay moving on...
mmm... or maybe, the government, calls for my service. I imagine they would say,

"Good morning, (or good afternoon, or good evening? any time guys, anytime) Miss. We are from the Secret Intelligence Service, or SIS (or FBI, CIA, any.. JUST ANY AGENCY), and here is our identifications.

We've come to pick you up. The world is in grave danger, and we need your skills and expertise to fight back. It's for the sake of human race, Ma'am.

We've also informed your family, and they've already be in a secure location. You'll see them in a moment. Let's go Ma'am. We've got no time to lose. The jet is waiting."

I know, I've always went, "I don't wanna be a hero..." and all, but this is the real deal. I must make an exception. Yes, I must.

Hey !!! Guys !!!
Don't hold my hands like that
I must go save the world !

See also: I Don't Wanna Help You Sacrifice Them All If You Find A Good Way to Hide, Don't Forget to Share, PRETTY PLEASE Book a Movie Ticket During Zombie Attack, It's Safe (I Think) It Should Be Mandatory To Have a Bunker In The Basement Taxibike Nightmare

Movie Recommendation:

• Everybody Knows

61. I'm Not Giving Up, I'm Still Looking for A Better Life, So Help Me God

Synopsis

Acclaimed cast starring Stanley Tucci, Kyra Sedgwick and Addison Timlin, this is a story of lust, desire, and a professor that gets entangled with a seductive student.

Genres	Drama
Director	Richard Levine
Starring	Stanley Tucci, Addison Timlin, Kyra Sedgwick

Everybody is born a vampire. Choosing to be a good vampire, who doesn't eat the living, leaves him without enemies. Choosing to be a bad vampire, who eats everybody else who's not him, leaves him with a lot of enemies. What if he is not a vampire, but an ordinary man, who becomes so persistent to taste "human blood", and victimise one child, while also blaming that child for an error she never thinks about committing. Everybody marches behind his back, fighting against the child. Facing this situation, if you're a bystander, what would you do: Follow the crowd so your boring life ends and nobody will blame you for anything (survival mode on), Defending the child so you'd get loads of praises and appreciation from the child, then utilise the child all you want (I mean it depends, you might also end up becoming the victim. Then, the child doesn't want to help you because he's had enough and too afraid that he might be in that position again), or Ignore everything and go out of sight silently (if they know you're running away you'd also be forced to stay there and help them abuse the child, or you'd be the next victim). There's no way out. You'd only be free if you're the bully, or his trusted ally, in which case you'll have to betray everyone just to save your (alpha - sierra - sierra). You could also go to the Police, and bear those long tedious interrogations and investigations for the sake of the victim. Your choice. For me, I choose to be with my Mom. Together, we ride towards the sun, and fetch our bright future together. (read: Move out of town, leave everything behind) So Long Fakas... I meant I say g'bye for everybody I am fair that way

Movie Recommendation:

• Submission (2017)