I watched this after seeing The Queen of My Dreams (2023), another Pakistani Canadian film, but while that film was filled with diaspora nostalgia, In Flames is rooted more in its place in Pakistan even though the writer-director Zarrar Kahn is Pakistani Canadian. It was even Pakistan’s entry for the Best International Feature Film at … Continue reading In Flames (2023) – Bleak Spectre of the Patriarchy
Category: Analysis
Silsila (1981) – Affairs of the Heart in Real and Reel Life
There were many times in the past when I tried to watch this film, but could not, and stopped right at the beginning. Now that it is available on Netflix it is so much easier to watch, and I am so glad YRF made the decision to put most of their films there, since it … Continue reading Silsila (1981) – Affairs of the Heart in Real and Reel Life
Hamnet (2025) – For Grief is Crowned With Consolation
After a long time I went to the cinema, seated myself in a chair, and from a seat far back I watched this film. I was not able to see all the acting details, since I was not as near seated as I wished, but I still saw this film in a movie theatre, with … Continue reading Hamnet (2025) – For Grief is Crowned With Consolation
Persepolis (2007) – Memoirs of an Iranian Exile
I have always loved graphic novels/comic books, but when reading this story for the first time it truly opened my eyes. Previously, I had seen the world through the eyes of comics like W.I.T.C.H., Disney Princess, Winx Club, Archie and Donald Duck or from mangas. My first graphic novel/comic book which I realized was meant … Continue reading Persepolis (2007) – Memoirs of an Iranian Exile
The Circle (2000) – Womanhood Is A Prison
I have been a longtime fan of the director of this film, and I am so glad I have the opportunity to see his films more, since many of his early works are now on YouTube with English subtitles, which helps immensely. Spoilers for the film below! “It’s a girl,” the nurse says to Solmaz … Continue reading The Circle (2000) – Womanhood Is A Prison
Padmaavat (2018) – Fascist Aesthetics of a Fantastical Fiction Made into Hindutva History
This is a film which I have put off reviewing for a long time, because I knew what I would say. But now this film is on Netflix, making it once more having a wider audience. All I will say is that this is more of an analytical essay with sources cited at the end, … Continue reading Padmaavat (2018) – Fascist Aesthetics of a Fantastical Fiction Made into Hindutva History
Merlin (1998 TV) – A Compelling Historical Fantasy of Human Faults
A long time ago I watched this miniseries/movie, and it has stayed in my mind ever since. I rediscovered it, and found myself loving this historical fantasy adaptation of the Arthurian mythos through the eyes of its wizard, Merlin. Spoilers for the film/miniseries below! Set during the various settlements of Britain where warlords rule, and … Continue reading Merlin (1998 TV) – A Compelling Historical Fantasy of Human Faults
1942: A Love Story (1994) – The Revolution of Love Against Oppression
This is a re-review since I feel like I did not do a good job of doing it when I first posted a review of this film. Now with more maturity and more analysis skills. I also just wanted to rewatch this film once more. Spoilers for the film below! A man is to be … Continue reading 1942: A Love Story (1994) – The Revolution of Love Against Oppression
Yeh Dillagi (1994) – An Almost Perfect Remake of Its Time
I always love to see the original film/book, and then read/see all the remakes and reimaginings made from that source material. I did it a long time ago with Sairat (2015) and all of the other language remakes of it which I could find, which honestly do not compare to the original at all. Here … Continue reading Yeh Dillagi (1994) – An Almost Perfect Remake of Its Time
Sabrina (1954) – Cinderella in Givenchy
Sometimes you just have to write about a film which you don’t fully love, but like enough to watch occasionally. This is that kind of movie for me, it is not the best by the director, nor the best in the main actress's filmography, but it is still a dish served well and wittily enough … Continue reading Sabrina (1954) – Cinderella in Givenchy
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