Fear. Anxiety. Quiet conspiracies. We provide a run-down of 10 of the most paranoia-filled movies of all time...
Sometimes, they really are out to get you. Who ‘they’ are of course, varies from movie to movie, but in every instance in this list, their protagonists have every reason to feel paranoid and anxious. Whether it’s the feeling that they’re being watched by government agencies, or the sudden realisation that reality as they know it is a complete sham, cinematic paranoia can take many forms.
From sci-fi flicks to thrillers, here’s our pick of 10 favourite paranoia-filled movies...
10. The Matrix
In their hyperactive, pre-millennial sci-fi movie, The Matrix, the brothers Wachowski borrowed freely from numerous literary and cinematic sources, and not just from the realms of science fiction – there are allusions here to Alice In Wonderland, the Bible, and the works of philosopher René Descartes.
Keanu Reeves stars as Neo,...
Sometimes, they really are out to get you. Who ‘they’ are of course, varies from movie to movie, but in every instance in this list, their protagonists have every reason to feel paranoid and anxious. Whether it’s the feeling that they’re being watched by government agencies, or the sudden realisation that reality as they know it is a complete sham, cinematic paranoia can take many forms.
From sci-fi flicks to thrillers, here’s our pick of 10 favourite paranoia-filled movies...
10. The Matrix
In their hyperactive, pre-millennial sci-fi movie, The Matrix, the brothers Wachowski borrowed freely from numerous literary and cinematic sources, and not just from the realms of science fiction – there are allusions here to Alice In Wonderland, the Bible, and the works of philosopher René Descartes.
Keanu Reeves stars as Neo,...
- 6/13/2011
- Den of Geek
A hilarious and uplifting Broadway classic has returned to the Al Hirschfeld Theater, with a cast that's almost too good to be true and a timeless message that is surprisingly relevant in 2011. As a Pulitzer prize winner which has been revived twice in 15 years, "How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying" is something of an American theater war horse. The music is sometimes romantic, sometimes comedic, and always fun. The book is fast-paced, clever, and witty. And the performances are just as charming, spirited, and silly as they ought to be for a sixties-era socially satirical musical comedy—and then some. A crowd-pleaser with something for everyone, this production of How to Succeed may be the best bet on Broadway right now for all those out-of-town friends and relatives. Moreover, it is definitely a must-see if you're a fan of any of the lead actors—and with the extraordinary celebrity heft of this cast,...
- 4/2/2011
- by Kevin Mulcahy Jr.
- We Love Soaps
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