Why Jack Ryan is the Action Hero We Need
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Why Jack Ryan is the Action Hero We Need

A far cry from the standard alpha-male action hero, Jack Ryan is a mild-mannered protagonist who resembles an unassuming Everyman despite being entrusted with saving the world. In humanising its lead, the show conveys a pertinent idea: Not all spies are born with it.
The Terrorising Silence of A Quiet Place
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The Terrorising Silence of A Quiet Place

In John Krasinski’s A Quiet Place, silence holds the key to survival. Unlike assembly-line Hollywood horror, the film’s greatest strength lies in its ability to create a visual atmosphere of horror from its quietude.