Classics Revisited #1: The Godfather Part 2 Review
“My father taught me many things here – he taught me in this room. He taught me: keep your …
Articles for category: MOVIE REVIEWS
The Phantom Menace: Worthy Inclusion In Star Wars Canon?
Twenty years. Yes, it has actually been twenty years since George Lucas brought Star Wars back to the big screen …
Avengers Endgame (2019) Review: Bittersweet End To A Glorious Era
I grew up reading comic books and graphic novels among other forms of literature. Ever since I could read, Spider-Man …
The Man From Earth (2007): Brilliantly Written, Meticulously Detailed
The Man From Earth is set in real time. It opens with a seemingly unremarkable evening but one that soon …
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 base and become a brand. …
Hamid (2019) Review: Poignant Tale Of Humanity And Hope
Ravaged by divisive politics and religious conflicts, the once peaceful valley is now a hotbed of hatred and war. Several …
Badla (2019) Review: Riveting, Compelling Murder Mystery
An adaptation of the Spanish thriller The Invisible Guest, Badla is a riveting, briskly-paced murder mystery that keeps you at …
Bahubali 2 (2017) Review: Fantastical Cinematic Extravaganza
Film critic Saibal Chatterjee’s review of Bahubali 2 is a masterclass in analytical thinking. It examines the warts and strengths …
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 on him. From the drifting ad …
Once Again (2018): Celebration Of Meaningful Storytelling
There’s a certain tremulousness on her lips as her moist eyes burn with an almost invisible intensity. There’s sensual poetry …
Take Me Home (2018): Heartbreaking, Life-Affirming Story
Take Me Home is a heartbreaking, inspiring story of an English teacher in Vietnam Kye Poirrier who is left nearly …
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 Ballad of Buster Scruggs didn’t …
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 the outcasts, right at the …
Badhaai Ho (2018) Brims With Humor And Heart
Having a good story and the knack to tell one are two things. It’s a double delight when a film …
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 close-up shot of chest cavity. …