Nandita Das’ Manto Shows an Unforgiving Portrayal of a Troubled Genius
When director Nandita Das decided to make a movie based on the life of this author, it generated a lot of buzz. Sadat Hossain Manto was a Pakistani author and playwright known for his candidness and his uncensored portrayal of…
Frank Castle Embraces his Inner Monster in the Punisher’s Second Season
The Punisher’s second season is a complicated beast. In many ways, it starts out better than the first season, but it fumbles the pacing three-fourths of the way and lands a somewhat solid ending. It’s one of the last two…
Dragon Ball Super: Broly is an Action-Packed Triumph with a Surprising Amount of Heart
It’s not apparent from the get go, but Dragon Ball Super: Broly had a tall order, in the form of introducing fan favorite character Broly into the canon proper. The resultant movie spends a surprising amount of time setting up…
Aquaman is a Fun Film that Embraces its Comic Book Weirdness
After taking two steps forward and one step back, perhaps DC Entertainment has finally found its sweet spot with its newest offering. Aquaman combines bits and pieces from many familiar places, such as Jurassic Park, Gladiator and Avatar, to create…
Andhadhun is a Smart, Dark Comedy that Thrills its Audience
If you are tired of watching the same old (literally old yet some legendary) faces dancing to the same 'old' songs remixed to the point of distortion and of course mixed with casual objectification, Andhadhun can actually restore your faith…
Black Mirror: Bandersnatch is a Bold Experiment that Mostly Succeeds
You either like Black Mirror, or you hate it. Even if you don’t hate it, it can leave a strong distaste in your mouth. Sometimes, the show can feel like it’s being vile for the sake of being vile. Other…
Fantastic Beasts: the Crimes of Grindelwald is a Serviceable Prelude to More Interesting Movies
The second entry in JK Rowling’s five-part prequel series is brimful of revelations that set the pace for future installments, albeit in underwhelming undertones. Although Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald was entertaining, it distorted the previously canon history to…
The Haunting of Hill House is a Probing Study of Grief, Trauma and Family Ties
The Haunting of Hill House is less of an exercise in horror as it is a psychological study on a family’s psyche and strained relationships. Yes, there are ghosts and plenty of unsettling imagery, but at the end of the…
Debi: Misir Ali Prothombar is a treat for Humayun Ahmed Fans and a Step Forward for Dhaliwood
Being the die-hard Humayun Ahmed fan I am, I had to watch Debi: Misir Ali Prothombar. The portrayal of Misir Ali for the first time in a movie is a big occasion in itself. As Jaya Ahsan said ‘The main…
Daredevil Returns to Form in Dark Third Season, Brings Everything Full Circle
Daredevil is back, with a solid third season that builds from strength to strength. The season is evenly paced for most of its thirteen episodes, benefitting strongly from a focus on the main storyline with minimal distractions. Back to Roots Credit:…
