Bottoms (2023) is about a ‘fight club’ started by PJ and Josie, two “ugly, untalented gays” desperate to find girlfriends. one can either hate it or absolutely love it; we doubt there can be an ‘average’ review for the movie because it is anything but that. Directed by Emma Seligman, and co-written with Rachel Sennott,…
Kal Ho Naa Ho
“Kal Ho Naa Ho” is a heartfelt film by director Nikhil Advani, celebrating love, friendship, and seizing the present moment. It skillfully portrays the complexities of these themes, offering a rollercoaster of emotions with brilliant performances and soul-stirring music. The movie seamlessly blends laughter, romance, and heartbreak, making it a standout in its direction and presentation.
Scent Of A Woman: An Olfactory Odyssey
If Scent of a Woman were a perfume, it would be a blend of drama, humour, and a splash of Al Pacino’s cologne, creating a distinct aroma that lingers long after the credits roll. Al Pacino stars as Colonel Frank Slade, a retired Army officer who can sniff out trouble like a bloodhound with a…
I Told Sunset About You
“Even if we are set apart by the skyline, I’ll be glad to break through, if we are set apart by a mountain high, I am not afraid, if we are set apart by time, I’ll be pleased to wait . But if we are set apart by destiny, I have to give up, don’t I?” …
The Lunchbox: A Cinematic Feast
“Sometimes even the wrong train takes us to the right station.” In the current landscape of cinema dominated by larger-than-life superheroes, explosive action sequences, and CGI spectacles, Ritesh Batra’s “The Lunchbox” emerges as a refreshing ode to simplicity, urging viewers to savour life’s nuanced flavours through an unassuming lunchbox. In a cinematic world overrun by…
Loud Silences: the Sound of Metal
Darius Marder’s 2019 ‘Sound of Metal’ is an empathetic and moving film about a young heavy metal drummer Ruben‘s loss of hearing. The title of the film is a play on ‘Sound of Music’ with entirely different, but still gentle themes of perseverance and healing. The movie follows Ruben’s resistance to his new reality, his…
Before Sunrise: A Night of Intimacy in Vienna
Before Sunrise is a captivating film about two strangers, who explore Vienna and share an unforgettable night. The film’s magic lies in the genuine chemistry between Ethan Hawke and Julie Delpy. We get introduced to Jesse, played by Ethan Hawke, who is an American traveller. On a train to Vienna, he strikes up a conversation…
Thappad: A Subtle Take on Self-Respect and Women’s Identity
Sakshi Bansal reviews the movie “Thappad,” praising it for its powerful, subtle narrative that challenges societal norms, featuring nuanced performances, especially of Tapsee Pannu and Dia Mirza. The movie cleverly uses props and music to mirror character development and the changing tonality of the plot. Bansal applauds the movie’s exploration of ego, self-respect, and domestic violence, ultimately stating that the movie is much more than just about a slap.
Blade Runner 2049: Neo-Noir par Excellence
(A review by Mehak Wadhwa and Lia Elizabeth Thomas) Blade Runner 2049 is not your typical sci- fi film. It is slow but deliberately so; cynical yet hopeful, dark yet enlightening, and finally, existential to its very core. From only its first few moments, Blade Runner– the sequel to Ridley Scott’s iconic original neo- noir…
Inside Out: A Concert of Emotions
(A review by Jessiah Anu Thomas and Michelle Rogers) Released by Pixar Animation Studios in 2015, Inside Out is an animated masterpiece directed by Pete Docter and Ronaldo Del Carmen. It is a coming-of-age film that takes us on a captivating journey into the complexities of human emotions. The story revolves around Riley, an 11-year-old…
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