A political film becomes a captivating cinema when it manages to be an absorbing story in the first place rather than being a documentation. In his 2.0 journey as a filmmaker, Anubhav Sinha has been unabashedly political, and I think, barring Anek, in every other film, the story had creative dominance over politics. What was… Continue reading Bheed Review | A Monochromatic Gaze at a Harsh Political Reality
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Vellaripattanam Review | This Political Satire Is a Sloppy Mashup of Trolls
I wouldn’t say I got bored or never laughed watching the new Manju Warrier-Soubin Shahir film, Vellaripattanam. But whether any of it stayed with me when I left the theater, the answer will be a confident no. Political satires have not really happened in Malayalam frequently, and when you look at the increase in the… Continue reading Vellaripattanam Review | This Political Satire Is a Sloppy Mashup of Trolls
John Wick: Chapter 4 Review | Franchise’s Best Film Has Baba Yaga in Beast Mode
While the first three movies in the John Wick franchise showed the unending run of the title character, the latest addition to the franchise, John Wick: Chapter 4, has a very personal angle. While the other movies were more focused on the action and the emotions got conveyed in the backdrop, here, the balance is… Continue reading John Wick: Chapter 4 Review | Franchise’s Best Film Has Baba Yaga in Beast Mode
Purusha Pretham Review | A Well-Made Neo-Noir Satire With Impressive Performances
During the promotional interviews for his latest film Purusha Pretham, director Krishand admitted that literature is not his strong suit and he is more of a man of craft. When you look at Purusha Pretham, Krishand’s third directorial after Vrithakrithiyilulla Chathuram and Aavasavyuham, you can clearly see this craft aspect as he is more confident… Continue reading Purusha Pretham Review | A Well-Made Neo-Noir Satire With Impressive Performances
Rocket Boys 2 Review | A Compelling Blend of Fact and Fiction
The specialty of the two seasons of Rocket Boys, directed by Abhay Pannu, and co-created with Nikhil Advani, is the absorbing way in which it goes through historical events and how terrific visual language aids that narrative in holding the excitement of the viewer. With the events becoming bigger and the task becoming even more… Continue reading Rocket Boys 2 Review | A Compelling Blend of Fact and Fiction
Shazam! Fury of the Gods Review | The Quirky Humor Saves It From Being a Pointless Drag
In 2019 when Shazam! was released, it was more of DC’s attempt to go for a lighter superhero movie that sort of had the appeal of something like Deadpool. Slightly spoofy and with a lot of pop culture references, I remember finding the Zachary Levi movie very, very entertaining. Since the meta-humor treatment was in… Continue reading Shazam! Fury of the Gods Review | The Quirky Humor Saves It From Being a Pointless Drag
Dada Review | An Enjoyable Relationship Drama That Feels Surprisingly Subtle
What was surprisingly good about the latest Tamil film Dada starring Kavin and Aparna Das, is the lack of melodrama in a movie with some really dramatic turns. Starting from that top-angle shot and ending in a similar top-angle shot, Ganesh K. Babu’s Dada is that small and sweet movie that surprises you with its… Continue reading Dada Review | An Enjoyable Relationship Drama That Feels Surprisingly Subtle
You Season 4 Review | An Intricate Thriller With Well Fleshed-Out Characters and Terrific Writing
The decision to release season 4 of You as two parts seems more of a creative decision as there is a stark difference in the tone of the story in Part 2. With the intricacy level becoming even tighter in the fourth season, You Season 4 is an exhilarating roller-coaster ride through the mind of… Continue reading You Season 4 Review | An Intricate Thriller With Well Fleshed-Out Characters and Terrific Writing