MOVIE REVIEWS

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the man from earth 2007
The Man From Earth (2007): Brilliantly Written, Meticulously Detailed

The Man From Earth is set in real time. It opens with a seemingly unremarkable…

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VK Murthy: Tribute To The Iconic Cinematographer

Five years ago this day, Indian film industry lost a legend. Credited with some of…

Us (2019)
Us (2019) Review: The Title Doesn’t Refer To ‘We’, But The U.S.

It takes, at least, a couple of films for any filmmaker to generate a fan…

Hamid movie review
Hamid (2019) Review: Poignant Tale Of Humanity And Hope

Ravaged by divisive politics and religious conflicts, the once peaceful valley is now a hotbed…

Badla
Badla (2019) Review: Riveting, Compelling Murder Mystery

An adaptation of the Spanish thriller The Invisible Guest, Badla is a riveting, briskly-paced murder…

Bahubali 2 review
Bahubali 2 (2017) Review: Fantastical Cinematic Extravaganza

Film critic Saibal Chatterjee’s review of Bahubali 2 is a masterclass in analytical thinking. It…

Holiday 2006 review
The Holiday (2006) Review: Breezy, Light-Hearted Romance

Starring Kate Winslet and Cameron Diaz, classic romantic comedy The Holiday makes for a perfect weekend…

Luck By Chance movie
Luck By Chance (2009) Review: A New Director Is Born

Farhan Akhtar is making hay while the sun shines and by george, it’s shining hard…

Once again netflix movie
Once Again (2018): Celebration Of Meaningful Storytelling

There’s a certain tremulousness on her lips as her moist eyes burn with an almost…

Take Me Home documentary
Take Me Home (2018) Review: Heartbreaking Story With Important Life Lessons

Take Me Home is a heartbreaking, inspiring story of an English teacher in Vietnam Kye…

Buster Scruggs
Ballad Of Buster Scruggs (2018): Grim Reaper In The Old West

In the days preceding its release, a sweeping Western movie by the name of The…

Bohemian Rhapsody review
Bohemian Rhapsody Review: As A Biopic, Flimsy; As A Film, Truly Enjoyable

“Now we’re four misfits who don’t belong together, we’re playing for the other misfits. They’re…

Badhaai Ho movie review
Badhaai Ho (2018) Review: Smart Writing, Effortlessly Engaging

Having a good story and the knack to tell one are two things. It’s a…

sacred deer review
Killing Of A Sacred Deer (2017) Review: Chilly, Unsettling Horror

Yorgos Lanthimos’ intensely orchestrated psychological horror The Killing of a Sacred Deer opens with the…

haunting of hill house review
The Haunting Of Hill House (2018): Among Netflix’s Best Originals

I am not a huge fan of horror or paranormal drama but this Netflix’s new…