People keep asking me: why THIS movie with nonstop exposition, ciphers for characters, inaudibly abrasive sound mixing, a frustrating plot……and my answer remains the same: I stopped trying to understand Tenet and just felt it. […]
Being John Malkovich: The Weird Masterpiece That Predicted Our Era of Vicarious Fame
Arthur Schopenhauer once said, “Talent is hitting a target nobody can hit. Genius is hitting a target nobody can see.” Being John Malkovich is the kind of genius you might see as a joke, but […]
10 Extraordinary Films by Women That Redefine Cinema
I am the kind of person who watches movies at random. And some of these random movies make me feel like they have something different, something unique, something new and they all have one thing […]
The Art of Solitude: Exploring Loneliness Through Cinema’s Greatest Works
Loneliness has always been a part of being human. One can find joy and calmness in solitude, yet pain and emptiness inside our soul follow us through our path of life. That’s why, in my […]
Committee Kurrollu Review: A Nostalgic Coming-of-Age Gem That Will Tug at Your Heartstrings
Just when I thought Telugu cinema was doomed because all the big stars are in this pan-Indian game, and hardly 2 out of 10 actually make a good film, while the other so-called stars churn […]
Hotel Rwanda: The Danger of Simplifying Atrocities for Hollywood’s Hero Narrative
The 2004 movie Hotel Rwanda is one of the more unfortunate cases of taking Steven Spielberg’s Schindler’s List approach to recount a genocide. This is not an issue limited to this movie alone. Hollywood typically […]
Annie Hall: A Game-Changer in Romantic Comedies and Cinema
When Annie Hall came out in 1977, it changed the way movies in that genre were made and how relationships were shown on screen. Directed by Woody Allen, this film introduced fresh ideas like characters […]
Call Me Bae Review: Call Me ‘Could’ve Been’ Bae A Show That Fumbles Its Potential
Call Me Bae is more than just another dumb trash you expect it to be, but it is not great to make you question your assumption of it being trash. Call Me Bae is a […]
Paul Thomas Anderson: The Unmatched Evolution of an Auteur
Paul Thomas Anderson is special. He’s been stunning us with his intimate, yet brutal depictions of complicated, dense, and memorable characters for the last 30 years. He’s a unique voice and a standout compared even […]
Notebook (2019) Review: A Tranquil and Charming Tale Set in the Heart of Kashmir
How many films have the capability to transport you to a place so picturesque, so serenely beautiful, that at every frame, one feels like taking a deep, cool breath? “Notebook (2019)” is one such movie. […]