Bhaag Milkha Bhaag (2013) – Truly Inspirational
The day I first watched the trailer of Bhaag Milkha Bhaag, the first thing I wanted to imagine is to replace Farhan Akhtar in the lead but did not find the right choice. As I watched the movie in the theatre and witnessed his fabulous performance, I became sure that no one else, but Farhan […]
Nothing Personal (2009) – A Dutch-Irish Drama Film
Nothing Personal – the 2009 Dutch-Irish drama film is written and directed by the Polish-Dutch filmmaker Urszula Antoniak. The film won four Golden Calves at the Dutch Film Festival, including the best film. Nothing Personal follows a young and rebellious woman (Lotte Verbeek) who leaves her previous life behind when she looks at those people snatching […]
Ghanchakkar (2013) – A Bollywood heist black comedy
Ghanchakkar is a unique suspense film mixed with witty comedy that may or may not drive you to that zone of a comedy thriller. With a good cast which includes Emraan Hashmi, Vidya Balan, and Rajesh Sharma, director Rajkumar Gupta tried to bring some lighter moments but somehow failed to make it an edgier and […]
The Odessa File (1974)
Based on Frederick Forsyth’s novel of the same name, THE ODESSA FILE is a classic thriller set in Hamburg in the winter of 1963. The film tells the story of a German reporter who is investigating the missing Nazi war criminals, who had committed serious crimes against the Jewish population, and are now placed high […]
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 […]