Payback is in their grasp, but an Iranian psychological thriller offers no easy answers

The silence is broken by a sudden impact as Rashad’s car hits a dog in the middle of nowhere. Now stranded with a sputtering engine, he limps to the nearest repair shop. However, this film, a Cannes Palme d’Or winner by Jafar Panahi, isn’t really *about* Rashad. He quickly becomes secondary to the true focus of the story, and it’s revealed he might actually be the antagonist – though the path to revenge is rarely simple.

Guillermo del Toro’s longtime passion project ‘Frankenstein’ is its own marvelous monster

It’s no surprise he feels that way. Over the years, Guillermo del Toro has had plenty of time to consider what genuinely frightens him. Surprisingly, it isn’t monsters – he actually has a fondness for all kinds of creepy creatures, from swamp things to eyeless giants and even characters like Hellboy. What really disturbs him are the tech-focused entrepreneurs, especially those increasingly gaining influence in Hollywood, who seem to strip everything of its warmth and originality.

Absolute Universe Adds Original Flash & Major DC Villain

Absolute Flash #8, written by Jeff Lemire and illustrated by Travis Moore, tells a story from the past focusing on Barry Allen. It begins with Allen struggling as a scientist; his groundbreaking ideas about quantum simulation and molecular electron transfer were rejected by Princeton University. Despite this setback, Dr. Elenore Thawne believes he’s the perfect person to assist her with the Blue Trinity project.