FLICKS - image layout

I want to lay the images out on the page in a different way. I think the images are really strong, but I feel something is missing in terms of just a slightl identity that could be shown through the layout of the images as well as the type,

I really like the use of image and gridding in these:

 

I think the layout looks interesting and unique. I could either have the same image but in different angles, or other films featured in the magazine. 

I don't want to have such a large border, maybe a thinner border.