The Holiday, a classic romantic comedy, follows the intertwined stories of Amanda Woods (Cameron Diaz) and Iris Simpkins (Kate Winslet). Amanda, reeling from a failed relationship and a crisis of faith, is desperate for a change of scenery. Meanwhile, Iris is heartbroken after discovering the man she loves is engaged to someone else. As the ...
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I first discovered Your Name Engraved Herein through its theme song, “刻在我心底的名字” (“Your Name Engraved Herein”), on Spotify. As a long-time fan of Chinese music, I’ve always admired its ability to convey profound emotions through heart-rending lyrics and haunting melodies. And this song is no exception. A year has passed, but the song remains on ...
I first discovered Your Name Engraved Herein through its theme song, “刻在我心底的名字” (“Your Name Engraved ...
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How does Alien: Romulus hold up? Is it a worthy sequel? Or is it another franchise retread? Let’s dive into the latest film in the Alien saga. A Space Colony Horror The movie takes place after the events of the original 1979 film. A space colony is home to some young colonists seeking to ...
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The post-apocalyptic genre has not seen the likes of Furiosa for a while. Now the dry spell has ended and there is only one thing left to ask. Are you not entertained? Reassuringly, Furiosa is blockbuster stupid. It is an origin story, told with recycled tropes. Alas, familiarity breeds contempt. But director George Miller pulls ...
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Director Rohit Mittal’s Demons is a keenly observed drama and a brilliant character study of two conflicted individuals in a crumbling marriage. Early on, when the wife reveals she has cheated on her husband, you’re left wondering can they/should they make this work or go their separate ways? As you grapple with these questions alongside ...
Director Rohit Mittal’s Demons is a keenly observed drama and a brilliant character study of ...
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Director Denis Villeneuve does not disappoint in bringing Dune Part 2, the remainder of the first Dune novel, to its theatrical conclusion. The extensive attention to detail and world-building of Part 1 was phenomenal for setting the stage for feuding Houses vying to extract the resource of spice from Arrakis. The tone was also beautifully ...
Director Denis Villeneuve does not disappoint in bringing Dune Part 2, the remainder of the ...
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With time, people tend to get accustomed to solitude and find contentment in the mundane monotony of life until they’re reminded of it. Oscar-nominated Japanese-German drama Perfect Days, set in the city of Tokyo, takes us into the everydayness of Hirayama. The man usually dines alone; the imagery of someone eating alone is a potent ...
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He’s a strange animal. Brawny, brusque and burning, he seethes with unrequited love for his father. Singed by maniacal adoration for an uncaring, absent paterfamilias, he externalises his hurt and anger. He is protective of his sisters and is determined to save them from predatory eyes and groping hands. He wields an automatic like a ...
He’s a strange animal. Brawny, brusque and burning, he seethes with unrequited love for his ...
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In that fragile space between girlhood and womanhood, there exists that magically uncomfortable, yet monumentally exciting world of female adolescence. It’s filled with questions, confusion, first kisses, and the requisite white itchy “grow” bra. Welcome to the film Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret. Based on the hugely popular 1970 Judy Blume book of ...
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The Pianist (2002), adapted by Ronald Hardwood from the 1950 book of the same name and directed by Roman Polanski, is a biographical war drama chronicling the experiences of Polish-Jewish pianist Wladyslaw Szpilman (Adrien Brody) during World War II in Nazi-occupied Warsaw. It recounts the story of how he managed to narrowly survive the state-sponsored, ...
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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 ...
Make no mistakes, All That Breathes is a love letter. Saud and Nadeem, brothers accompanied ...
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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 ...
Sulemani Keeda is a romp through the haphazard life of Dulal (Mayank Tewari) and Mainak ...
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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 ...
A 1970s classic, Peter Weir’s Picnic at Hanging Rock (1975), has become a stylistic manual ...
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Ben Aston’s unique and powerful 11-minute film, based on a short story by Mari Hummer, poses a simple question. How far will you go for love? He Took His Skin Off for Me is a metaphorical exploration of the sacrifices we make for love and the toll it takes on our individuality. The film’s premise ...
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In the annals of American cinema, few films have managed to capture the raw, gritty allure of the pool hall as deftly as The Hustler (1961). This classic film, directed by the indomitable Robert Rossen, is a high-stakes drama that unfolds not in the corridors of power or the trenches of war, but on the ...
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Dipankar Sarkar
