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The Killer film review: A David Fincher 2023 comeback!
The Killer film review – a visceral descent into the human psyche and a poignant exploration of moral ambiguity.
The long-awaited Barbie movie was a burning insinuation of feminist ideas for some while a propagandist damp firecracker for others.
Come and See immerses itself in an unfettered play of human emotions. Although desperately pulling at inevitable historical references, the …
La Jetée: Movie Analysis and Overview
La Jetée is a film made nearly entirely of still photos that depicts the story of a post World War III time travel experiment.
The trilogy shifts gear from high tragedy to low comedy to intense drama in a world of happenstance and… (Three Colors Red explained)
Bridge to Terabithia cast and movie summary
This American Fantasy Drama film is based on the novel of the same name by Katherine Paterson. The Bridge to Terabithia Cast consists of …
Decision to Leave is a South Korean romantic crime investigation film directed by Park Chan-wook. It stars Tang Wei and Park Hae-il.
Evil Dead Rise Review and Film Summary
As a horror fan, I’ve tried to be mostly unbiased and straightforward while writing this Evil Dead Rise review.
Taipei Story analysis includes viewing the consequences of the battle against modernity, set in a transformative era in Taiwan.
The Door Into Summer (2021) is a film adaptation of a novel of the same name written by Robert A. Heinlein.
Epic, heart-mending, and beautiful animations, Guillermo Del Toro’s Pinocchio might just be one of the best stop-motion films of the decade.
One of the most influential films of the previous decade, was Saving Private Ryan based on a true story, or not?
The Banshees of Inisherin Ending Explained!
The Banshees of Inisherin pendulums back and forth between comedy and tragedy, presenting life as a messy curve instead of a straight line.
The Whale movie review: the gradual unfolding of an Aronofsky drama
The Whale movie review tries to touch upon the extremities of our symbolic order that define the grand designs upon which the foundation…
Begin Again Film Summary and Underlying Themes
The film Begin Again, a Romance Comedy, became a smashing blockbuster owing to John Carney, who directed and authored the screenplay!
The Novelist’s Film review shares how the Korean countryside accompanied by countless conversations shot in black and white …
Andrei Rublev 1966: The birth of Slavic Nationalism through Soviet Cinema
Andrei Rublev 1966 is in many ways a satire that maintains its ambiguity. The film is structured in eight parts that explain the journey …
Siddheshwari 1989 film summary: peeking into Mani Kaul’s cinematic portrait
Mani Kaul’s Siddheshwari 1989 is based on the life of renowned thumri singer Siddheshwari Devi. It is one of the most unusual films …
Zhang Yimou’s Raise the Red Lantern analysis: Identifying subtleties underneath eye-arresting visuals
Raise the Red Lantern is a Chinese language film directed by Zhang Yimou. Although adapted from Su Tong’s novel, Wives and Concubines (1990),
Top 10 Film Noir Movies of All Time
Film Noir movies were all the rage post the Second World War. Here’s ranking top 10 of them, for you to watch, when your mood calls for it.
Jhilli (Discards) is a riveting tale about those who reside in the shadows. They are forever condemned to live in the milieu of filth and …
The impalpable sentimentality of Chekhov reaches out from far beyond the profundity of Ryusuke Hamaguchi’s Drive My Car.
Since Pushpa: The Rise has hit theaters in India on the 17th of December of the year 2021, it has become a subject of discussion amongst …
Rediscovering Jukti Takko Aar Gappo: 45th death anniversary of Ritwik Ghatak
In Jukti Takko aar gappo Ghatak himself plays the character of a drunkard intellectual, Neelkantha Bagchi. Neelkantha’s family abandons him
Arrival (2016), a sci-fi film by Denis Villeneuve, is a very different take on one of the most popular subjects in films and novels – Aliens.
Adam Driver Top 10 Performances of All Time
One of the most gripping new stars of the 2010s, Adam Driver brings a level of intrigue. A massive amount of talent
“Are you lonesome tonight? Do you miss me tonight? Are you sorry we drifted apart? Does your memory stray to a brighter summer day, when …
Her (2013) review: Who Is Samantha?
Samantha transcending to a different plane of existence is essentially her recognition of the lack in herself of what she sells and exploits
The Worst Person in the World movie analysis and Oscar Predictions
The year 2021 saw Norwegian Actress Renate Reinsve win the Cannes Film Award for Best Actress for starring in The Worst Person in the World
Leni Reifenstahl’s Triumph of the Will on Hitler’s reign over Nazi Germany stands as a perfect example of a propaganda documentary.
The Matrix Resurrections : Cast and What To Expect
The matrix franchise is back to entering into the dystopian world with The Matrix Resurrections featuring Keanu Reeves and Carrie Moss.
The Humanity Bureau: Warning for the Future
Humanity Bureau tells a good story of one of the possible outcomes of humanity’s future. Still, the future is set against mankind.
Charulata 1969: The quintessential set design
As important as Charulata 1969 is as a landmark movie, of equal importance is its set design in enhancing its narration.
Cat Sticks 2019 : Ronny’s ‘Reel’ Kolkata Steers Shockingly Close To The Real
In Cat Sticks 2019, Ronny Sen delves deep into the psyche of junkies who seek an escape through brown sugar indulgence under a noir Kolkata.
Mission Impossible 7: Cast and Release Date
Mission Impossible 7, after a set of production problems and controversies, Ethan Hunt is set to come back with an extended star cast.
The Truman Show: Did it Foresee the Future?
The Truman Show, is in real terms, a movie way ahead of its times. It has various hidden meanings and is more relevant than ever, find out.
Rashomon 1950: Contradiction of truth and real-world implications
Rashomon (1950) provides contradictory narratives of the same event highlighting the selfishness persistent among humankind.
Sergei Eisenstein’s Strike (1925): Movie Analysis and Historical Background
Strike 1925 is a silent film made in the Soviet Union. This is also the first feature film of the legendary director Sergei Eisenstein.
In the documentary/memoir by neophyte filmmaker Dheeraj Akolkar, Liv & Ingmar, Ullmann reads short passages from her 1978 book Changing.
Marvel Eternals Movie Review: Expectations vs. Reality
In Marvel Eternals, the fight is not to raise from the dead life on earth as it is to look after it from the evil forces known as Deviants.
Soul 2020: Dealing With Death in a Children’s Movie
How does a children’s movie like “Soul” 2020 deal with death? Lets find out the ways in which death is presented within this movie.
Harold and Maude – An incorporation of dark humor with existentialist drama
Harold and Maude is a coming-of-age comedy that received criticism for its dark humor, but it’s now the film’s biggest attraction.
Birdman 2014: The Disorderly Fashion Of Fame And Its Obsession
Birdman 2014 is a satire and a continual laceration of the tinsel crested life of Hollywood stars. It is a mock of the pecking order and …
Babylon – An upcoming period drama by Damien Chazelle
Babylon is an upcoming period drama directed by Damien Chazelle. Chazelle is the youngest person to win Best Director for La La Land.
7 Khoon Maaf: Genre-Defying Classic
7 Khoon Maaf is an interesting story of a courageous woman & her dangerous love affairs. Adapted from a novella, this story dives in dark
Nightmare Alley is a new movie by Guillermo del Toro. It’s a remake of the 1940 movie with the same name. Set to release in December 2021.
Don’t Look Up – DiCaprio starrer upcoming black comedy
Don’t Look Up is an upcoming black comedy movie by Adam McKay about a comet that is on a collision course with Earth.
Triple Frontier 2019: Battle For Self
Triple Frontier provides a promising premise and a strong moral message but lacks in execution with its one-toned storytelling…
Licorice Pizza 2021 review: Paul Thomas Anderson’s latest
Licorice Pizza, is the latest gift of Paul Anderson. A comedy- romantic of two humans with an age of 15 and 25, but don’t take it lightly.
There will be blood: The Oil-man in Daniel Day-Lewis
There will be blood is surely an unnerving title to a film. Daniel Day-Lewis’s performance in the 2007 period film is astounding …
Monihara 1961: the simplicity of stark horror in the world of Ray
In making Monihara, Ray did not shed his skin. Satyajit Ray’s movies, themselves, are characteristic of simplicity in narration.
Ida 2013: Stark Cinematics and why the Ending makes sense
Ida 2013 is a Polish film directed by Pawel Pawlikowski, has been regarded as a cinematographic masterpiece.
Black Adam: opening clip and release updates
This article discusses the upcoming film Black Adam that is set to release next year and how it will change things in the DC Universe.
Cruella (2021): The Quintessential Costumes
Cruella is a fashion spectacle, filled with outrageous costumes. Emma Stone’s costumes are, in a way, this film’s center of attention.
Lady Bird 2017, is a film by director Greta Gerwig. This film packs in the John Hughes-style teenage anguish.
Children of Heaven: An Ode to Innocence
Majid Majidi’s ‘Children of Heaven’ (1997) tells us the story of everyday harsh realities from the point of view of innocent children.
‘Muqaddar Ka Sikandar’ has several intertwining themes, combining high-wire drama with grounded realism.
Burning 2018 Ending Explained and Analysis
“Burning” is Lee’s first film in eight years. Always with something to say. Lee assails South Korea’s current image-obsessed culture
Killers of the Flower Moon – An upcoming Martin Scorsese epic
Killers of The Flower Moon will bring together two of Scorsese’s biggest collaborators – Leonardo DiCaprio and Robert De Niro.
The Many Saints of Newark (2021): A Half-baked Crime Drama
In “The Many Saints of Newark,” the focus is reduced to one character, Dickie Moltisanti, but the timeframe that we are offered is quite less
Mother 2009: An Underrated Bong Joon-ho Masterpiece
After the popularity of Parasite, Bong Joon ho’s work got appreciation worldwide but Mother is one of those hidden treasures that is not talked about enough
‘Tumbbad (2018)’: A Study In Horror
Tumbbad 2018 bears the most similarity to the early European gothic novels. Cinematographer Pankaj Kumar dials into the right tones to get …
The 400 Blows: Invention and Significance of the Freeze-Shot
François Truffaut invigorated French cinema when he released his highly personal debut feature film, The 400 Blows, back in 1959.
The crime docu-series is based on the Burari deaths the made to headlines in 2018. It accounts for the experiences of different stakeholders.
The Handmaiden: the ending that Mulholland Dr deserved
The plot of The Handmaiden is, in a way, an utter reversal of that of its predecessor. Mulholland Dr consists of separated former lovers
Shatranj Ke Khiladi : An ode to art and times begone
Shatranj Ke Khiladi is cine genius Satyajit Ray’s debut Hindi film. Released in 1977, this film pays homage to art of the bygone eras.
Last Night in Soho (2021): Review and Analysis
‘Last Night In Soho’ is a thriller where slasher fantasy and ghostly magic combine. Set in two parallel worlds, this film is a novel watch.
Incendies 2010: Unfolding a tragedy
Incendies 2010 is an underrated masterpeice. The oscar nominated film by Dennis Villeneuve takes the audience on a very unexpected ride. Just waiting for the plot to shock the audience
Attack on Titan: The Movie review and analysis
Attack on Titan is a 2015 Japanese post-apocalyptic action film based on the Manga of the same name by Hajime Isayama.
Train to Busan is not only a grotesque horror movie, but its setting facilitates the development of bonds, and its plot bends towards empathy.
The Visit Review: An Entertaining Scary Humour
The Visit (2015) by M. Night Shyamalan is a perfect blend of thrills and laughs which is going to keep audiences at the edge of their seats.
Top 5 movies of James Wan to watch in 2021
James Wan films in the horror genre have become critical and commercial hits in the past. Here are the top five movies directed by him!
The Imitation Game : Finest Plot-Points Disclosed
The Imitation Game is a 2014 historical thriller film about Alan Turing, a British mathematician, cryptanalyst and genius.
Journalists are the champions in The French Dispatch 2021, so critics will be a little prejudiced in their hold of Anderson’s latest release.
“Jennifer’s Body”: Heavy Tones Under a Teeny-Pop Demeanor
“Jennifer’s Body” is more than just a slasher teenage horror movie. It tells us a realistic story in a fictional manner.
A Nightmare on Elm Street is just one of the many iconic horror tales told by Wes Craven. It’s makes an amazing watch for Halloween season.
Ivan’s Childhood: A study of the ‘Tarkovskian Tragedy’
Andrei Tarkovsky’s debut feature, Ivan’s Childhood, arriving at a crucial point in Soviet history is an underrated cinematic masterpiece.
Gangs of New York and the Genesis of America
Gangs of New York is a sardonic and grisly reassessment of the American Experiment, which is adequately masterful in its ambitious scale.
Oppenheimer (2023): Cast details and Release Date
Christopher Nolan is going to make a biographical film about J. Robert Oppenheimer, the man credited as the “father of the atomic bomb.”
Someone who enjoys the ‘You’re Next’ brand of family horrorshow is likely to appreciate ‘Ready Or Not’ even more.
The Velvet Underground, under Todd Haynes’ capable hands, is an important refresher on the band’s historical and contemporary relevance.
The Descent (2005 movie): Horror of Friendship
‘The Descent’ is a savage and gripping film. A thrilling, dramatic, raging work with a wholesale bloody ambiance.
Oldboy 2003: major plot-twist and ending explained
The major plot twist of Oldboy is what gives this Park Chan-wook movie its infamous name. This article delves into the plot’s larger revenge.
Silence movie – Exploring the limits of faith
Silence explores faith and its limitations, making it the third entry in Martin Scorsese’s Trilogy of Faith.
Dune (2021) : Villeneuve’s Journey Into The Nolan-Verse
Christopher Nolan’s stellar trilogy directly beginning with Batman Begins tracks striking similarities with Dune 2021.
The Death of Stalin: Timelessness of Political Satire
Comedy can either beguile you to expend your time or make you reflect and contemplate. The Death of Stalin does both.
Uncharted movie – Release date and what to expect!
After being in development for years now, Uncharted has finally received a release date and will be coming out soon.
Bergman Island: What to expect?
Bergman Island is a sedate spectacle about married filmmakers. It takes inspiration from the life and work of Swedish auteur Ingmar Bergman.
Sound of Metal Movie Review
In Sound of Metal, Riz Ahmed gives the best performance of his career. “Rooted in reality” is what describes the film best. A heavy-metal drummer’s life is twisted and turned upside down when he starts to lose his hearing and he has to confront a future filled with silence. Background of Sound of Metal In […]
The Guilty 2021 Plot and Movie Review
The Guilt 2021 is one of the latest Netflix releases. Read on to find out whether the movie is worth a good watch!
Free Guy is ripe with references to several franchises, with one that it references so heavily it’s almost its perfect parody.
1408 movie (2007): The Evil In The Room
1408 was a big success because of its strong central performance, frightening storyline, intense psychological tension, and screenplay depth. It is also quite witty, with its share of wrily funny moments.
Denis Villeneuve best movies and net worth
With Dune now released, Denis Villeneuve has become a familiar name. However, it is important to gain familiarity with his other movies, too.
Similar to Tarkovsky’s other films, Solaris was a meditation on humanity and asked questions such as what it means to be human.
Sardar Udham (2021) movie review
Sardar Udham tells the revolutionary story of a man who avenges the massacre that happened in a peaceful gathering, by going to London.
Labour of Love 2014: An interpretative study
Labour of love (Asha Jaoar Majhe) by Aditya Vikram Sengupta is a movie that explores the theme of love in the contemporary modern world.
Calibre movie (2018): Review and Analysis
An emotionally exhausting film, Calibre examines the limits of humanity, friendship, cruelty, and cover-ups.
House of Gucci release date and what to expect!
House of Gucci explores the events leading to the murder of Maurizio Gucci by his ex-wife and its highly publicized aftermath.
Raging Bull (1980): Plot Analysis
If tragedy is the tale of a virtuous personage who is brought to naught by a single inadequacy, Raging Bull is not a tragedy at all.
Midsommar 2019 explained: the beautiful creepiness within
Midsommar 2019 is among one of Ari Aster’s folk horror masterpiece. Aster’s previous work Herediary blew audiences away