Anime lovers, or weebs as they are popularly called, are likely familiar with A Silent Voice, a movie by Naoko Yamada that came out in 2016 and has amassed a huge fan following since then. […]
Review
Look Back: A Poignant Tale of Art, Rivalry, and Heartbreak
There’s a beautiful moment in Look Back where Fujino, a young, skilled artist, meets her rival, Kyomoto. This idea doesn’t sound nearly as sweet to Fujino. She initially enjoys the fleeting satisfaction and pride of […]
Sookshmadarshini Review: Nazriya’s Rear Window
It’s yet another Friday, yet another banger from Malayalam cinema in 2024! Sookshmadarshini, starring Nazriya Nazim and Basil Joseph, is a proper Hitchcockian thriller directed by MC Jithin. Nazriya Strikes It Big with Sookshmadarshini Nazriya […]
I Want To Talk Review: A Heartfelt Journey of Pain, Love, and Redemption
Shoojit Sircar has made eight movies so far, each unique in its own way. For my money, he’s one of the best working directors in the Hindi film industry, or even Indian cinema in general. […]
Megalopolis Review: A Flawed Yet Transcendent Call for Hope in a Broken World
“And when we ask these questions, when there’s a dialogue about them, that basically is a utopia.” I have always been insanely critical of Francis Ford Coppola and many of the discourse and drama surrounding […]
All We Imagine As Light Review: A Cinematic Symphony of Mumbai’s Heart and Female Solidarity
If there’s one Indian film from this year that needs no introduction, it’s this one. The narrative debut of Payal Kapadia, which won the prestigious Grand Prix award at this year’s Festival de Cannes. We […]
Gladiator 2 Review: A Soulful Sequel That Slays with Epic Brilliance
Living in an era where everything seems to be a sequel, part of a series, prequel, or adaptation, finding a decent successor to a beloved predecessor feels like an almost impossible task. Yet, we have […]
My Old Ass Review: Megan Park’s Heartfelt Coming-of-Age Tale for Gen Z
My Old Ass is the sophomore feature directed by Canadian actor-turned-director Megan Park. Her debut, The Fallout, really moved me, so I was excited to see her new work. At just a few minutes shy […]
Kishkinda Kaandam Review: A Raw Thriller Wrapped in Mystery and Monkey Business
“To you all, Appu Pilla might seem like a curious character, but to me, he’s my father.” Who is Appu Pilla? What is Kishkinda Kaandam, you might ask. Kishkinda Kaandam is yet another remarkable film […]
The Holdovers Review: A Timeless Holiday Classic Brimming with Heart, Humor, and Humanity
Directed by Alexander Payne, The Holdovers is the kind of movie you don’t get to see much. Set in December 1970 and New Year 1971, the film itself feels like it was made in that […]