Ghost Stories (2020) – A Quartet of Everyday Horror Thrills

I have been wanting to see these anthology films for a long time. I think there are which I have previously watched only once, but never returned to them. Since it is the season of frights, ghouls and ghosts, I thought it only good to start with this one. Be warned, these blog posts are … Continue reading Ghost Stories (2020) – A Quartet of Everyday Horror Thrills

Nadaaniyan (2025) – An Undercooked Romance Inside a Pro-Divorce Story

Hoy boy, the film which had no expectations, delivering on some, while definitely going to be Meme fodder for the internet for the foreseeable future. Synopsis: In an elite South Delhi high school Pia Jiasingh has just told to her two friends Rhea and Sahira that she has a boyfriend. The only thing is, it … Continue reading Nadaaniyan (2025) – An Undercooked Romance Inside a Pro-Divorce Story

CTRL (2024) – Emotions and AI Mix in this Engrossing Net Thriller

Just go see this film! Watch and just come read this review afterwards. It is just that good! Summary: Nella Awasthi is an influencer with her boyfriend Joe Mascarenhas. When she finds him cheating their five year relationship comes to an end. Heartbroken, Nella asks the AI app CTRL (or Control) in the form of … Continue reading CTRL (2024) – Emotions and AI Mix in this Engrossing Net Thriller

Laapataa Ladies (2024) – Simple Feminism in a Sanitised Village

It seems that India has chosen this film to represent itself in the 2025 Oscars. So, I thought I'd check it out and review it. Summary: In the Nirmal Pradesh in 2001, Deepak is travelling with his new bride Phool Kumari to his village after the wedding ceremony. They get into a train, and as … Continue reading Laapataa Ladies (2024) – Simple Feminism in a Sanitised Village

Amar Singh Chamkila (2024) – A Tale of a Controversial Artist Speaking to Another

This has been one of the most awaited films of 2024 for me. And I am happy to say that it lived up to the expectations! Summary: In 1988 in Punjab, Amar Singh Chamkila is shot down, along with his wife Amarjot. As their bodies are brought to their relatives, we learn about him and … Continue reading Amar Singh Chamkila (2024) – A Tale of a Controversial Artist Speaking to Another