Deadpool and Wolverine is a Hilariously Irreverent Marvel Mash-Up that Honors Pre-MCU Films
In the vast cinematic landscape dominated by superhero films, Deadpool and Wolverine stands out as a riotous, irreverent entry that unapologetically pushes the boundaries of the genre. Directed by Shawn Levy, the film brings together Ryan Reynolds’ Deadpool and Hugh…
Luca Guadagnino’s ‘Challengers’ Explores the Drama On and Off the Court
Luca Guadagnino directs “Challengers,” a time-shifting drama about a love triangle between tennis pros. The film stars Zendaya, Josh O’Connor, and Mike Faist as young adult tennis players who become caught up in a messy and contentious love triangle. While…
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…
Does Interstellar Still Hold Up Ten Years Later?
In a time where showmanship often surpasses substance, Christopher Nolan's ambitious 2014 sci-fi masterpiece Interstellar sought to find a delicate harmony between thought-provoking ideas and heartfelt emotion. Interstellar blended physics, time dilation, and a moving love story to push genre…
Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga is a Masterful Blend of Action and Worldbuilding
The last time Mad Max: Fury Road transported viewers to the Wasteland was through heart-pounding, almost real-time chaos. That film, hailed as one of the greatest action movies of all time, set a new standard for the franchise, blending relentless…
All of Us Strangers: Andrew Haigh’s Literary Take on living with Ghosts
Spoiler Warning If the cast list of the two most beloved and arguably saddest men in primetime TV was not enough, Andrew Haigh’s new film “All of Us Strangers,” with its dragging eerie music and overly saturated color grading right…
KHUFIYA: Secrets Spies Hold in Their Hearts
SYNOPSIS An agent from the Indian intelligence agency, R&AW, is tasked with identifying a mole involved in selling defense secrets. Throughout this mission, she navigates the complex challenge of balancing her dual identity as a spy and a lover facing…
Dune: Part Two – A Massive, Visually Transcendent Sci-Fi Achievement
Anticipation has been sky-high for Denis Villeneuve's Dune: Part Two since the acclaimed 2021 first installment left audiences stunned by its otherworldly spectacle but hungry for the whole story. With the release of Part Two, the celebrated director delivered an…
Jaane Jaan: Spectacular Kareena Kapoor, Vijay Varma, and Jaideep Ahlawat convey a wide range of emotions in the mystery thriller.
The benchmark Sujoy Ghosh created for himself with the Vidya Balan-starrer Kahaani is challenging to match. And it's evident in most of his subsequent projects where he donned the director's hat. With Jaane Jaan, the trailer raised high hopes, and…
Sufjan Stevens: The Tragic Artist
Sufjan Stevens released his 10th studio album, "Javelin,” on 6 October 2023, through Asthmatic Kitty Records. The album has been warmly received by critics and listeners alike all over the world. It is one of his shortest albums yet, with…
