At its core, Paths of Glory is about politics wrapping itself around war. It is a film concerned with corrupted institutions that prioritize personal ambition over human dignity. This is a treatise on how power […]
The Substance (2024) Movie Review: A Campy Horror Movie Disguised as a Smart Thriller
The Substance (2024) is a film that arrives shrouded in the promise of “smart horror,” marketed as a psychologically intense thriller with profound themes and a refined aesthetic. At first glance, the movie seems to […]
Essential Danish Cinema – 11 Danish films you must watch
Certain parts of Danish cinema are widely known around the world and are quite popular, but I notice a trend in this popularity – it is very often the same few actors and directors. Everyone […]
Why Has Bollywood Comedy Declined?
I wasn’t even a teenager when I first watched Welcome by Anees Bazmee in a single-screen theater. For a 7-year-old, a movie like that can be magical. I wasn’t seeking profound storytelling or witty pop-culture […]
Sector 36 Review: Vikrant Massey Mesmerizes in a Dark Thriller Undone by an Unfocused Screenplay
Sector 36 is such a close thing to brilliance, yet its writing cannot make it the case. The movie has all going for it: a great source material, competent direction, revealing a good sense of […]
Swagger and Skill: Tarantino’s Mastery in Action Filmmaking in Kill Bill
Quentin Tarantino’s Kill Bill is more than just an homage to martial arts and revenge thrillers; it’s a stylish, bold display of an action auteur who balances flair with substance. Known for his dialogue-heavy scripts […]
Meiyazhagan Review: A Heartwarming Tale of Nostalgia, Redemption, and the Power of Love
“My dear children, there is nothing higher and stronger and more wholesome and good for life in the future than some good memory, especially a memory of childhood, of home. If a person carries many […]
Cape Fear Review: Scorsese’s Nasty Masterpiece of Menace and Morality
There’s a fine line between a great decision and a missed opportunity. We can never know what could have been, but I will say that the exchange between Martin Scorsese and Steven Spielberg in the […]
The Duality of Power and Artistry: Analyzing Tár Through the Lens of Cancel Culture and Musical Genius
TAR, directed by Todd Field, intricately examines the complexities of power, cancel culture, and media scrutiny through the life of Lydia Tár, a world-renowned conductor. The film delves into the rapid rise and swift fall […]
Mayabazar: The Timeless Magic Market that Redefined Indian Cinema
More than a decade ago, in 2013, on the occasion of 100 glorious years of Indian Cinema, CNN IBN conducted a poll that crowned Mayabazar as the greatest Indian film of all time, surpassing Sholay, […]