Out of so many things that Karan Johar’s latest directorial Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahani does right, the one that struck the chord the most with me was the way Rocky hugged anybody and […]
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Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind: Love, Loss, and Second Chances
“Random thoughts for Valentine’s Day, 2004. Today is a holiday invented by greeting card companies to make people feel like crap.” These are the opening lines of “Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind”, a film […]
Why is The Waldo Moment the Most Misunderstood Episode of Black Mirror?
Black Mirror is a show that has a slew of great episodes that showcase how technology has messed up humans in the worst way possible. Some of the most popular episodes of this dark science […]
The Healing Power of Theater in ‘Drive My Car’
Ryusuke Hamaguchi created a highly ambitious and contemplative piece of art in the form of “Drive My Car.” The film was reflective of our Covid/Quarantine era. We all felt boxed in like Kafuku and Misaki […]
What is Ghibli’s Future Beyond Miyazaki’s Legacy?
Studio Ghibli is synonymous with Japanese animation. The studio’s films that relish nature and simple life have won the hearts of people all around the world. Whether it is a sweeping epic like “Spirited Away,” […]
Why Munich (2005) is Steven Spielberg’s Career Best Film?
Steven Speilberg is one of the most prolific filmmakers of all time. There is no genre in existence that he hasn’t explored. From science fiction to romance dramas, the director has given a classic in […]
Why ’96’ Triumphs Over ‘Past Lives’ in Crafting Authentic Human Experiences
What-If Relationships (I personally call them Almost Relationships) are something else. Trying to get over someone you never dated can feel worse because this person lives inside this bobble on a pedestal you yourself placed […]
Why Do Mia and Seb Smile at the End of La La Land?
Mia and Seb has the most cinematic moment and When you think of the most cathartic cinematic moments from the last decade, the ending of La La Land immediately comes to mind. This scene which […]
Contextualizing Nuclear Horror in‘Godzilla’ and ‘Threads’
In this article, I will discuss the threat of Nuclear weaponry conveyed both literally and metaphorically in the films “Godzilla” (1954) and “Threads” (1984), the contexts in which they were made, their purpose, and how […]
What makes Satyajit Ray’s films so effective?
Satyajit Ray’s Films Satyajit Ray’s films have always struck a chord with me and many other aspiring writers and filmmakers like me, and I recently found myself pondering what makes them so effective. I really […]