The Third Man (1949) – A Classic Suspense Drama
Many believe this as the best post-World War II British film noir and regarded as one of the best movies of all time. Ever since its release, The Third Man has only garnered positive reviews from critics and has been considered one of the finest reference points for film noir filmmaking. Directed by Carol Reed, […]
The Motorcycle Diaries (2004) – Early Life of “Che” Guevara
The movie The Motorcycle Diaries is an interesting attempt to portray the early life of one of the noted revolutionists and the communist guerilla leader Ernesto “Che” Guevara. This 2004 biopic, directed by Walter Salles, focuses on the early 60s when Ernesto was about to complete his degree in medicine while living a normal middle-class life. Che […]
The Last Exorcism (2010)
‘The Last Exorcism’ is yet another found-footage supernatural horror film I have watched in recent times, including Paranormal Activity and Grave Encounters. What makes this horror film different from others is its subject and, of course, the attempt to give a conclusion with no such definite “point of view” rather leaving everything to the audience to construct […]
Remember Me (2010)
REMEMBER ME presents an emotional romantic drama with a surprisingly rich story that shows many layers of relationships in one’s life. Tyler Hawkins (Robert Pattinson) is a troubled, moody, and directionless young man living outside the home and trying to get over his brother’s death (who killed himself at a very young age). He is […]
“According To Greta” (2009): An Offbeat Drama About A Teen Struggling With Family
“According To Greta,” directed by Nancy Bardawil, is an unconventional drama that follows a teen who is having trouble with her family and relationships. Many films examine various facets of adolescence, but only a select number successfully capture the rebellious yet relatable nature of typical teenagers. “According to Greta” seeks to focus on a few […]
‘The Robber’ (German: Der Rauber) Follows A Marathoner Who Leads A Double Life As A Bank Robber
Ben Heisenberg’s German drama “Der Rauber” (The Robber), which was released in 2010, is about a bank robber who also happens to be an accomplished marathon runner. Johann Kastenberger, an Austrian long-distance runner and serial bank robber, served as the inspiration for the main character Johann Rettenberger. “The Robber” begins with Johann (Andreas Lust), who […]
Offender (2012) – A Prison Revenge Thriller
Call it a London gangland drama or a prison revenge thriller, “OFFENDER” is a masterpiece in terms of acting from its lead character. Even though the plot falls flat, the performance of new talent Joe Cole (as a hothead guy) almost single-handedly pulls off this action suspense thriller. Director Ron Scalpello, in his maiden attempt, […]
Dookudu (2011) – A Typical Telugu Action Flick
DOOKUDU is a typical Telugu action-comedy starring an ensemble cast of the South Indian film industry, including Mahesh Babu, Prakash Raj, and Sonu Sood. Ever since its release, this film has garnered rave reviews and a huge fan following across India with various dubbed versions: in Tamil as “Athiradi Vettai”, in Hindi as “The Real […]
“The Yellow Handkerchief” (2008) – A Touching Story
I remember when I first got the DVD of the film “Into the Wild” (2008), I couldn’t watch it for more than 15 minutes because I had the impression that it was very slow. When I finally got around to watching it, it was a surreal experience for me. The same is true for THE […]
Letters To Juliet (2010) – True Love Never Has a Passing Date
LETTERS TO JULIET is an old-fashioned romantic film based on a non-fiction novel with the same name, yet not like typical romantic movies. As the name sounds, it is based on the trend of letter writing to one of Shakespeare’s most famous romantic heroines. Interestingly, the plot is so surprisingly unique that it holds you […]