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…
Dahaad: A Bewitching Indian Crime Drama
Some stories beg for a longer runtime, and Dahaad is one of them. This eight-episode series, now streaming on Prime Video, could have thrived as a full-length feature. It heralds Sonakshi Sinha's debut in the streaming realm. In the remote…
Fx’s Shogun is the Best Historical Fiction Show in Years, Matching (and Perhaps Eclipsing) Game of Thrones
FX's Shogun (2024) is a masterpiece of epic storytelling. It is a sumptuous, immersive 10-episode limited series that breathes new life into James Clavell's beloved 1975 novel. Set in feudal Japan at the turn of the 17th century, Shogun weaves…
A Killer Paradox review: Story of a disenchanted youth becoming a vigilante killer
Netflix has no shortage of crime dramas, but there's especially an oversupply of serial killer shows. Against this backdrop, “A Killer Paradox” has become a big hit for Netflix. So what’s so special about a show where a seemingly regular…
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…
Fargo Delivers a Compelling Fifth Season, Driven by a Standout Lead Performance
With its fifth season, FX's crime anthology Fargo makes a captivating return to the twisted roots of the Coen Brothers' iconic 1996 film. Set in the snowy wilds of Minnesota, this latest entry retains the blend of quirky humor and…
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…
Blue Eye Samurai: Netflix’s best-animated series in 2023
What comes to your mind whenever you think of a samurai? Usually, a man with sharp eyes, wearing traditional armor, wielding a katana sword, and who is ready for any challenge. But have you ever imagined a female samurai? The…
True Detective: Night Country – A Flawed But Intriguing Return to Form
Ten years after its groundbreaking first season set a new bar for prestige crime anthologies, True Detective is back with Night Country, the fourth installment helmed by acclaimed Mexican filmmaker Issa López. While not reaching the masterful heights of that…
