This article argues that Primal Fear is one of cinema’s most overlooked twist-driven thrillers. The movie follows defense attorney Martin Vail as he defends a timid altar boy, Aaron Stampler (played by none other than Edward Norton), who appears incapable of murder. As Vail’s investigation unfolds throughout the course of the movie, the film reveals layers of church abuse, legal manipulation, and moral ambiguity. Nicole Au argues that Primal Fear deserves far more recognition

In recent years, viewers have increasingly tuned into the vapid online interfaces of TikTok and Instagram, while turning away from similar images rendered on the cinema screen. In her essay, Asha Ahn examines why contemporary film has struggled to capture modern internet culture while keeping its audience engaged, and how filmmakers are grappling with shifting perceptions of our digital lives.