Category: Reviews
Is the romantic comedy dead? I’m happy to report it is alive and well. The latest offering is ‘Ticket to Paradise.’ It’s a frothy adventure starring Julia Roberts and …
‘Where the Crawdads Sing’ is a beautiful film. I don’t think it is fair to compare the book with the film. They are two separate creative entities. Books use …
‘A Love Song’ is a small film. It’s a slow-burn. It’s minimalistic. With hushed tones, it delivers a powerful message about loneliness, longing and grief. It requires some patience …
It’s a crime if you don’t see ‘Emily the Criminal.’ It is the main reason why I enjoy independent filmmaking. It doesn’t have a big budget. It doesn’t have …
‘Nope’ is a provocative sci-fi thriller from director Jordan Peele. He opens the film with the Biblical quote, Nahun 3:6 “I will cast abominable filth upon you, make you …
“Every rejection, every disappointment has led you to this moment,” says a character in the spectacular indie film ‘Everything Everywhere All at Once.’ It crosses multiple visual styles and …
‘Top Gun: Maverick’ is the ultimate summer blockbuster that shouts, “Welcome back to the movies!” Is Tom Cruise the last great movie star? There is no question this …
“I will avenge you, Father. I will save you, Mother. I will kill you, Uncle.” That is the plot in a nutshell. It is director Robert Eggers that makes …
‘CODA’ is quite simply a beautiful film. The term means “child of deaf adults.” The premise is straightforward. It’s a coming of age story about a girl and her …
Ryusuke Hamaguchi’s film ‘Drive My Car’ in one word is sublime. It explores love, loss and regret. So many works before it have glossed over this subject in a …