I was finally able to watch this film, and oh boy it was an experience I will not soon forget! Synopsis: Two friends from a North Indian village, Mohammed Shoaib Ali, a Muslim, and Chandan Kumar, a Dalit, pursue police jobs seeking dignity, but their friendship strains as desperation grows in their quest to fulfil … Continue reading Homebound (2025) – A Beautiful Moving Portrait of A Friendship and Interwoven Systems of Oppressions
Bison Kaalamaadan (2025) – Between Middling Battles A Star Rises
Another Selvaraj film has come and of course I had to see it! Synopsis: In rural Tamil Nadu in the 1990s two men are at war to control the area; Pandiaraj and Kandasamy. Amidst their battles, "Vanathi" Kittan becomes a rising Kabaddi star as he aims for the national team at the Asian Games. Spoilers … Continue reading Bison Kaalamaadan (2025) – Between Middling Battles A Star Rises
Janhvi Kapoor: The Relatable Glamour Girl
This is an analysis/essay on Star Personas. I do not know these people personally, I have not been asked or paid for doing this kind of writing. These are just my own opinions which are not meant to offend. If I am using a source it is cited in the text with the link. If … Continue reading Janhvi Kapoor: The Relatable Glamour Girl
The Little Mermaid (1976) – Ethereal Yet Somewhat Opaque
This is a film I have wanted to review for a long time, mainly because I have been in love with it since I discovered it! Synopsis: In the 19th century a party of travellers is travelling on a stagecoach in winter. One of the passengers is a storyteller and he decides to tell the … Continue reading The Little Mermaid (1976) – Ethereal Yet Somewhat Opaque
Spotlight (2015) – The Heroism of Investigative Journalism
What is your favorite movie? Is the one from your childhood, or the one that has become almost a ritual during periods of depression or when a certain holiday season comes? Is it just one movie? Can you even answer that question? Or do you still need to discover it? Synopsis: The true story of … Continue reading Spotlight (2015) – The Heroism of Investigative Journalism
Veer-Zaara (2004) – A Love Letter to a Punjab Without Borders
This is a re-review of the film since the one I made long ago was not my best work, and so changing that with this one. Have matured and all that, and I have more to say about this film. Synopsis: In Lahore, Pakistan, Veer Pratap Singh is a prisoner who with the help of … Continue reading Veer-Zaara (2004) – A Love Letter to a Punjab Without Borders
Devara: Part 1 (2024) – NTR Jr. Swims and Rides A Shark!
It has been a while since I've watched a Telugu masala. Saw this was on Netflix and was intrigued! Synopsis: In 1996 the police are in search of arms dealers and smugglers which leads them to a fishing village by the Red Sea where Singappa tells them a story of Devara. In 1984 Devara is … Continue reading Devara: Part 1 (2024) – NTR Jr. Swims and Rides A Shark!
Bramayugam (2024) – Madness of Power
I know Halloween/Samhain has already passed, but for cinema lovers it is always a good time for horror. I only just discovered this director for myself, and so I thought it would be good to watch his films, since I love horror, and to start with the most semi-recent work. I know he has a … Continue reading Bramayugam (2024) – Madness of Power
Ishaqzaade (2012) – An Enemies to Lovers Romance Where Bullets Fly
I had not seen this film before, which was why I watched it now. I did not know what to expect, but to my surprise I liked this film a lot! I would honestly call this film underrated now-a-days, and honestly it deserves more love, especially with the current boom of enemies to lovers trope … Continue reading Ishaqzaade (2012) – An Enemies to Lovers Romance Where Bullets Fly
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
The Little Corner 