May 2024 Movie Reviews Roundup: Babes, Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes are Winners, but If and Back to Black Stumble
For a film enthusiast like me, May 2024 was promising in terms of movie releases. From literary adaptations to blockbuster sequels, the cinema offerings were both a thrill and a disappointment, often in the same breath. This month, I dove…
Jungle Cruise is an Entertaining Adventure Film that Harkens Back to Better Classics
Jungle Cruise is one of those movies which garner a favorable first impression, but seems to have several cracks in its facade when you pay closer attention. Then again, maybe that’s the point. It’s a theme park ride movie- almost…
A Quiet Place Part II Takes its Story in a Different Direction that is No Less Tense and Frightening than its Predecessor
A Quiet Place Part II is one of the most anticipated releases of the year, especially given that it was delayed last year due to the pandemic. It’s not only as good as its predecessor- in some ways, it’s even…
- All of Us Strangers: Andrew Haigh’s Literary Take on living with Ghosts 8.5
- Dahaad: A Bewitching Indian Crime Drama 9
- Fx’s Shogun is the Best Historical Fiction Show in Years, Matching (and Perhaps Eclipsing) Game of Thrones 9
- A Killer Paradox review: Story of a disenchanted youth becoming a vigilante killer 9
- KHUFIYA: Secrets Spies Hold in Their Hearts 8
- Fargo Delivers a Compelling Fifth Season, Driven by a Standout Lead Performance 9
- Dune: Part Two – A Massive, Visually Transcendent Sci-Fi Achievement 9
