Bajirao Mastani (Movie Review)
When Art and Cinema take over logical thinking, practical issues, worldly problems, and every other thing remotely connected to reasoning, a Bajirao Mastani is produced. But then who can make it more majestic and opulent than Sanjay Leela Bhansali? Bajirao Mastani no doubt is a delight to watch. It is like a lyrical ballad. You are […]
Film Review: Magic Mike XXL (2015 Comedy Drama)
A sequel to the 2012 Steven Soderbergh-directed original Magic Mike, Magic Mike XXL picks up the story three years after the extraordinaire Mike left his male stripper life and starts his furniture business. As he tries to settle down, he receives a call from one of his friends that their former boss Dallas is no more. Mike rushes […]
‘Southpaw’ (2015) – A Sports Drama Starring Jake Gyllenhaal
Acclaimed director Antoine Fuqua (Training Day, The Equalizer) teams up with screenwriter Kurt Sutter (Sons of Anarchy) to produce one of the finest films of the year 2015. In Southpaw, Jake Gyllenhaal with all his versatility has yet again delivered a performance that will certainly be remembered. It is neither a boxing movie nor a […]
‘Avengers: Age of Ultron’ (Blog)
So, what’s new in the latest Avengers (Age of Ultron) movie other than superhero showmanship? In fact nothing new, other than the introduction of a few more characters in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. However, if we ask someone who loves superhero movies, the only answer you might get is that the Age of Ultron is full of […]
John Doe: Vigilante (2014)
Director Kelly Dolen’s thriller John Doe: Vigilante brings a story of man who takes the law into his own hands to deliver justice to people who are victims of a delayed or feeble justice system. When an ordinary man decides to go against the law in a civilised society, he certainly has to bear criticism […]
Northern Soul (2014) – British Historical Film About American Soul Music
The British historical film Northern Soul is a surprise hit at the UK box office. It’s a drama set around 1970’s Britain when youth culture goes through a spin of change with outside influence and sets the tone for songwriters, producers, DJs, and music composers for decades to come. The story of Northern Soul tells about two Northern boys […]
‘The Little Death’ (2014) – Movie Review
Australian writer-director Josh Lawson’s debut feature film The Little Death is a sweet, funny, honest and realistic comedy film that talks about love, relationship, sex and most importantly sexual fantasies among urban couples. It takes us through the secret sex lives of five ordinary couples living in Sydney and how they get driven by their fantasies for […]
The Babadook (2014): Brings Horror Out of a Given Situation in a Simple Plot
After watching The Babadook, I can easily say that there are still actors who can take a simple story to a different level with their exceptional performances. Jennifer Kent’s psychological horror tale The Babadook may not be the conventional horror film you would like to watch as a big-time horror movie buff, but the idea […]
‘The Purge: Anarchy’ (Movie Review)
The Purge: Anarchy is the sequel to last year’s horror flick The Purge. The new film is a little better with a slight deviation from the original outline, in terms of narratives. In the first part of the series, the Purge was all about middle and upper-class citizens either hiding or purging on the street. […]
Grace: The Possession (DVD release, 2014)
Talking about the film Grace: The Possession writer-director Jeff Chan tries to make it a bit different by capturing the horror and trauma from the very eye of the possessed. Many of us have watched the likes of Exorcist and The Last Exorcism, where the demonic act and the exorcism rituals were in the center stage. […]