From Eileen (2023) to Polaris (2024), here are 12 new indie movies we’re looking out for in 2023, 2024. (This article was updated October 25, 2023). Throughout the 20th century, mainstream cinema has often served to reinforce dominant ideologies, but independent filmmakers have consistently pushed boundaries to create authentic, thought-provoking work. These indie creators challenge societal norms ...
Martin Scorsese’s psychological thriller Shutter Island (2010) is based on the 2003 novel of the same name by Dennis Lehane and adapted to screen by Laeta Kalogridis. It opens in 1954, with US Marshals Teddy Daniels (Leonardo DiCaprio) and Chuck Aule (Mark Ruffalo) arriving at Boston’s Shutter Island by ferry on a foggy day. The ...
From My Sassy Girl (2001) to Snowpiercer (2014), we rank the best Korean movies on Netflix. Korean films and directors have gained immense popularity in recent years, and thanks to Netflix, viewers around the world can now easily access a wide range of captivating Korean movies. With their unique storytelling techniques, compelling narratives, and exceptional ...
Make no mistakes, All That Breathes is a love letter. Saud and Nadeem, brothers accompanied by Salik, (a character so characteristic, it’s a delight to watch him on screen), attempt to save a species of bird, which not many seem to care about. All That Breathes is less about the black kites than it is ...
Sulemani Keeda is a romp through the haphazard life of Dulal (Mayank Tewari) and Mainak (Naveen Kasturia), two budding screenwriters with dreams larger than their one-room apartment and wallets thinner than their scripts. Desperate to break into the big bling world of Bollywood, they’re mostly chasing directors and actors to peddle their script. And when ...
From Dunkirk (2017) to Schindler’s List (1993), here are the greatest war movies of all time. War, along with Western films, is one of cinema’s oldest genres. While cinema gradually evolved into an unparalleled artistic medium in the first half of the 20th century, more than 90 million people perished in the two World Wars. ...
From Filmistaan to Aligarh, here are 11 under-appreciated, underrated Hindi films. Cinema in India has had a long and varied history. From mythological creations we segued to a world of dynamic storytelling headlined by song-and-dance sequences, powerful dialogue, and a larger-than-life protagonist. But since its inception, we’ve come to be recognised and identified primarily for ...
From Monster House to The Black Cauldron, these are the 17 best scary movies for kids. Horror movies may not generally be aimed at children but there are plenty of family-friendly movies, both animated and live-action, that are perfect to watch with your kids this spooky season. For some kids, The Wizard of Oz might ...
(This article was updated by Arun Kumar on March 4, 2024) From Dune: Part Two to Deadpool and Wolverine, these are the most anticipated upcoming Hollywood movies in 2024, 2025. While the Marvel Cinematic Universe gave us some underwhelming films like Ant-Man 3 and The Marvels, the 2023 blockbuster cinema was rejuvenated by the Barbenheimer ...
A 1970s classic, Peter Weir’s Picnic at Hanging Rock (1975), has become a stylistic manual for an entire generation of filmmakers whose works have long since been influenced by its enigmatic make-up. Based on the 1967 novel of the same name, the film is an account of the disappearance of a party of schoolgirls and ...
Are you having a get-together with just the girls? Is your daughter at that special sleepover age? Sleepovers are such a staple of growing up, especially as a teenage girl. Every kid dreams of having them, and it’s the prime choice for your 9th birthday party. But slumber parties aren’t just for kids. A girl’s ...
G-rated movies, denoted as “General Audiences” by the Motion Picture Association of America, are crafted to be suitable for viewers of all ages. Recall the movies you viewed in elementary school? Chances are, they were G-rated. While many such movies cater to younger viewers, they hold appeal for all ages. Family-friendly entertainers, these films offer ...
In today’s edition of “Legend Has It,” we wish a Happy 30th Anniversary to summer blockbuster franchise Jurassic Park, whose enduring “dino” popularity will always spell summer fun, terror, and thrills. Fire up the popcorn maker because this summer marks the 30th anniversary celebration of Jurassic Park (1993). Debuting in 1993, and spanning six feature ...
From La La Land (2016) to Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind (2004), we rank the best romantic movies of the 21st century. Love is a universal theme in films; it weaves its way into every genre and can instantly make a fantastical scenario both realistic and relatable. Films like Gone With the Wind (1939), ...
In the Toast series today, we celebrate Hollywood legend and Oscar-winning director Robert Redford, whose illustrious career spans six decades. The ‘Sundance’ kid turns a glorious 87 today! From Butch Cassidy And The Sundance Kid (1969) to The Horse Whisperer (1998), we round up the best Robert Redford movies. Robert Redford once said in an ...
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