Human Residue – A Promising Film In The Making
The independent film Human Residue has long been on the production stage but no fresh news has come so far. However, going by the trailer released back in 2006, movie buffs like me are eagerly waiting for its release. It’s a non-profit film but the footage you watch in the trailer gives you an idea […]
Down The Cape (2015) – Indie Movie Review
Indie filmmaker Shane Michael Butler’s comedy-drama Down the Cape is a very sweet micro-budget film based on school friendship and how it’s important to maintain your real self no matter how much time or distance separates you. Although the film doesn’t really go deep into the relationship or the past of each character, it somehow touches […]
‘I’ – Tamil Action Thriller – It’s All About Vikram
Made on a budget of Rs.100 crores, director Shankar’s ‘I’ (Ai) may have been panned by critics for its wafer-thin storyline but the performance of the lead stars and technicians involved is laudable. ‘I’ is a very promising idea, and to some extent, it’s been sketched very beautifully, yet the predictability of the story in a […]
Uttama Villain (Trailer) – Haasan In A Dual Role
For all those die-hard Kamalian, here comes Kamal Haasan with yet another epic tale Uttama Villain – a Tamil comedy-drama. The much-awaited trailer of the film has just been released creating a buzz in south filmdom. Uttama Villain – Plot Superstar Manoranjan learns that he has only a few days to live and approaches his […]
Ugly (2014) – A Dark and Hard-Hitting Bollywood Thriller
Directed by Anurag Kashyap, Ugly is yet another piece of realistic cinema from the filmmaker who is considered one of the flag-bearers of parallel cinema or indie cinema in India. A film that garners applause on many international platforms is certainly a good film, even though it doesn’t cater to the taste of the majority. […]
Tevar (Movie Review) – A Wholesome Entertainer
Now, those who are unnecessarily bringing down the recently released Arjun Kapoor starrer Bollywood flick Tevar should keep in mind that you’re watching a typical southern India remake with wholesome entertainment, and should not expect any social message. I mean we as viewers have already known the fact that it’s going to be an authentic commercial […]
‘Everly’ (Trailer) – Salma Hayek On A Killing Spree
Salma Hayek starrer ‘Everly’ follows a desperate woman, trapped in her apartment, who must face down scores of assassins, sent by her ex, a dreadful drug kingpin. The trailer of the film has been released recently which seems really great in a single-room set. The movie is available on iTunes and VOD. So, if you […]
The Lazarus Effect (2015) – Movie Trailer
Jason Blum, the producer of The Purge, Paranormal Activity and Insidious is back with yet another horror film ‘The Lazarus Effect’ but this time directed by a documentary filmmaker David Gelb (Jiro Dreams of Sushi). Recently, the trailer of the film has been released that suggests the plot which seems interesting for the horror genre. Lazarus Effect stars Evan Peters, […]
88 – Indie Thriller, DVD Review
I was a bit hesitant to continue watching 88 for the first 15 minutes when I get introduced to its lead onscreen character Gwen but then I kind of stuck to it with the hope to get something interesting. And the film does deliver to some extent. Of course, after some point in time, if […]
Must-Watch Movies of 2015 (Jan-Jul) – Part 2
Here is the second part of the list of must-watch movies of the year 2015. The list below includes Tomorrowland, Entourage, Jurassic World, Inside Out, Terminator: Genisys, Ant-Man, and Pan. Tomorrowland (May 22, 2015) Disney’s upcoming science-fiction Tomorrowland stars George Clooney, Hugh Laurie, and Britt Robertson. Previously titled 1952, the film was earlier believed to […]