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
Tag: 2018
Tumbbad (2018) – As Good as Gold
Now this is a re-review, mainly because I have grown, and the way I comment on movies has changed with age. So, I deleted the first review of this film; mainly because it was not good and too short, and this is the new one. I will also be doing this to some other former … Continue reading Tumbbad (2018) – As Good as Gold
Laila Majnu (2018) – A Tragic Love in the Nature of Madness
I have been waiting to see this film for a long time, but was unfortunate in not finding it any of my streaming platforms where I watched it, and the only one that did had it without English subtitles. So, I was very happy that Netflix picked it up, possibly because of its cult-status and … Continue reading Laila Majnu (2018) – A Tragic Love in the Nature of Madness
Love Sonia (2018) – It Takes a Village to Do Evil
This is a dark film, just don't watch it if you are not in the mood. This film does not pull any punches son the subject matter, so watch it with caution if you cannot take it. Summary: Sonia's father sells her sister Preeti to pay off his debts. Sonia tries to follow the clues … Continue reading Love Sonia (2018) – It Takes a Village to Do Evil
Pariyerum Perumal (2018) – The Dog Bites Back
So apparently the upcoming Dhadak 2 is going to be based on this film, so I thought I would check it out before it comes, just so I could see how much they are going to change with the Hindi remake. Summary: Pariyerum "Pariyan" Perumal is a law student who belongs to the an oppressed … Continue reading Pariyerum Perumal (2018) – The Dog Bites Back
Dhadak (2018) – A Sanitised Remake of True Tragedy
Well, there is this film that did as expected of Hindi remakes of original films (at least most of the time), and it did not even touch upon the important topics it should have. Summary: In Udaipur, a lower-caste Madhukar "Madhu" Bhagla is in love with higher-caste Parthavi Singh Rathore. She is with him, and … Continue reading Dhadak (2018) – A Sanitised Remake of True Tragedy
Satyameva Jayate (2018) – A Modern 1970s Masala Film
Full disclosure, I saw the sequel before the first one, so I am all for going to see if this is as wonderful as the sequel. Either way it is going to be fun! Summary: Veer Rathod is a goodhearted citizen who kills corrupt cops. An officer, Shivansh Rathod, is tasked with hunting him down. … Continue reading Satyameva Jayate (2018) – A Modern 1970s Masala Film
Load Wedding (2018) – A Simple Story About Luck and Reaching Happiness within a Flawed System
Another Pakistani movie review! YouTube is really my friend when it comes to english subtitled content coming from South Asia. Yes, I know it is another movie about weddings. But weddings are fun! Or are supposed to be anyway and the way South Asian's do weddings is much more fun than the way the West … Continue reading Load Wedding (2018) – A Simple Story About Luck and Reaching Happiness within a Flawed System
Ocean’s 8 (2018) – Diamonds and Friends are a Woman’s Best Bet
This was a very fun movie! Not unexpectedly so, because heist movies are always fun, it's the thrill of it and the intelligence and bravery to pull those things off is very appealing. It's escapist and for once it's a cast full of entertainment's most influential women coming together in to this movie is wonderful … Continue reading Ocean’s 8 (2018) – Diamonds and Friends are a Woman’s Best Bet
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