Call Me Bae: Ananya Panday is a Flashy, Desi Emily Yearning for A Purpose
Call Me Bae opens with this girl who appears to have it all, living a fantasy existence. She is extremely wealthy, grows up with everything at her disposal, and marries into an ultrarich family that only travels by helicopter. But…
With ‘Short n’ Sweet, Sabrina Carpenter Digresses from Sad Sappy Pop Songs (and I am Thankful for it)
Whether it’s her choreography for “Slam the Door, Hit Ignore” or the “Nonsense” outro that she changes for every concert she does, Sabrina Carpenter has all the charm required to become a pop star. Although her initiation has been slow,…
Robert Downey Jr. as Doctor Doom – is the MCU indeed doomed?
“As proof of the unimaginable possibilities in the Marvel multi-universe, we give you the one person who could play Victor von Doom.” With this definitive statement from director Joe Russo, Robert Downey Jr. was revealed to be playing the Marvel…
Terminator Zero Puts a New Spin on a Sci-Fi Classic
Terminator Zero is a 2024 action-packed sci-fi anime that reimagines the iconic Terminator franchise through the lens of Japanese animation. Produced by Skydance Television and Netflix Animation, and animated by Production I.G, this Netflix release merges the familiar dystopian battle…
Richard Linklater’s Hit Man is a Surprising Hit, with a Star-Making Performance by Glen Powell
The last time I found myself engrossed in a movie that effortlessly blended humor, suspense, and heartfelt moments, I wasn't expecting the emotional rollercoaster that Hit Man would take me on. Directed by Richard Linklater and starring Glen Powell, this…
Is Zoya Akhtar’s Filmography Too Limited by the Lens of Her Privileged Background?
If I were asked to list my favorite Bollywood films, Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara (ZNMD) would definitely make the cut. This film, which follows three childhood friends reuniting for a road trip across Spain, is a standout part of Zoya…
KAOS Puts a Chaotic Spin on Greek Mythology in a Modern Setting
The first season of KAOS dives headfirst into a modern retelling of Greek mythology, creating a disorienting and intriguing concoction of the divine and the mundane. The show reimagines the pantheon of gods as flawed beings grappling with their own…
Why Taylor Swift’s Endorsement of Kamala Harris Matters
As a lifelong fan of Taylor Swift, I've followed her career with admiration not just for her music, but for the way she uses her platform. When Taylor endorsed Kamala Harris for president, it felt like a defining moment, not…
The Future of Cinema: Will Streaming Kill Movie Theaters?
The movie theater industry, now over a hundred years old, has been an inseparable part of the film industry since its dawn. Although previously the existence of movies without theaters might have seemed improbable, the rapid rise of streaming services…
Kill (2024) is A Satisfying, No-Frills Take on Action Classics like John Wick and Die Hard
Kill (2024) had my attention the moment I heard it described as India’s answer to The Raid and John Wick. Being a fan of both franchises, I walked into the film expecting high-octane action, inventive kills, and that relentless, unforgiving pace…
