Luc Besson’s Sci-Fi Spectacle Is Still Brilliantly Bonkers
By any measure, The Fifth Element is wild. Written and directed by Luc Besson (Léon: The Professional, Lucy) – a man not known for cinematic restraint – the movie is…
An Intimate, Character-Driven Drama That Has No Easy Answers
I was surprised when it was announced that another film — and not writer-director Payal Kapadia’s lush All We Imagine as Light — would be India’s entry to the Oscars.…
THE SABARMATI REPORT fails to impress
The Sabarmati Report Review 1.5/5 & Review Rating Star Cast: Vikrant Massey, Ridhi Dogra, Raashii Khanna Director: Dheeraj Sarna The Sabarmati Report Movie Review Synopsis: THE SABARMATI REPORT is the…
GLADIATOR II is a fitting sequel
Gladiator II (English) Review 3.5/5 & Review Rating Star Cast: Paul Mescal, Denzel Washington Director: Ridley Scott Gladiator II Movie Review Synopsis:GLADIATOR II is the story of a war prisoner who turns…
Freddy Still Has Cutting Edge, 40 Years Later
It’s hard to overstate just how significant Wes Craven’s A Nightmare on Elm Street still is. The slasher classic has successfully infiltrated our popular subconscious, reaching a sinister gloved hand…
Ridley Scott’s Neo-Classic Sword & Sandal Legend Is A Crucial Yet Flawed Action Milestone
The cinematic impact of Ridley Scott’s Gladiator has been felt since its inception and has fueled the anticipation for the long-awaited 2024 sequel. Russell Crowe’s Maximus is a hero in…
This Classic Disney Animation’s Message Still Resonates 35 Years Later
Thirty-five years ago this week, Disney released Ron Clements and John Musker’s The Little Mermaid, and pop culture was never the same. Between its iconic visuals and addictive soundtrack, the…
KANGUVA has a superb performance but suffers due to weak direction.
Kanguva Review 2.0/5 & Review Rating Star Cast: Suriya, Bobby Deol Director: Siva Kanguva Movie Review Synopsis:KANGUVA is the story of a brave warrior. The film is set in two…
Netflix’s Attempt At A Spicy Christmas Movie Is As Blandly Sweet As Ever
Netflix’s Hot Frosty has effectively been branded as part of the opening salvo of a return to form for the streamer’s traditionally robust Christmas movie slate, as their platter of…
Henry Fonda Redefines What It Means To Be A Protagonist In Classic Masterpiece
Sidney Lumet’s 1957 masterpiece, 12 Angry Men, is still as relevant as ever. Reginald Rose concocted a script so perfect it feels like the backbone for not only cinema, but…