So, I have watched this film many times since it was released, and I thought I would do an analysis on it, since the film has really caught by attention, and I felt like I couldn't talk about it all in a review post without spoiling it all. But I want to talk about this … Continue reading CTRL (2024) Analysis – Beginning to Break Up – Part 1
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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
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
Dolly Kitty Aur Woh Chamakte Sitare (2020) – Femininity and Freedom
I had not yet seen this film, yet it was kinds lying on the search bar of Netflix for me. I guess because 2020 was the kind of year it was that there was so much going on, that I missed this film all together, and only years later have the time to watch it. … Continue reading Dolly Kitty Aur Woh Chamakte Sitare (2020) – Femininity and Freedom
The Fall (2006) – Love Letter to Stories and the Wonders of Our World
This film is something which I have long been anticipating coming to MUBI. I've heard so many good things about and it is so nice to finally be able to see it!! Summary: In silent-era Hollywood, stuntman Roy Walker is brought to a hospital after an on-set accident. There, he befriends a young girl named … Continue reading The Fall (2006) – Love Letter to Stories and the Wonders of Our World
Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham… (2001) – A Modern Classic That is Hard Not to Love
I had to get to the classics eventually, and I suppose what better to start with than the film we all have seen many times and love from our younger years. Summary: Rohan Raichand is returning from school back home when he makes a stop to greet his grandmother Lajwanti "Lajjo" Raichand. When he is … Continue reading Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham… (2001) – A Modern Classic That is Hard Not to Love
Joji (2021) – One Man’s Madness Into Murder
A long time ago I heard some really good things about this film. I had high expectations, especially since it is inspired by Macbeth by William Shakespeare. Summary: It is the height of the COVID-19 pandemic in India and on a rubber plantation in Kerala lives the Panachel-family; Jomon, the eldest with his son Popy; … Continue reading Joji (2021) – One Man’s Madness Into Murder
NH1O (2015) – Wild Wild Country
This is a brutal film, which I would not suggest seeing with a full stomach, and it hits on very important points as well, which makes it an interesting watch. Summary: Arjun and Meera are on their way to their holiday on the highway NH10 from Delhi when they witness an honour killing. Things spiral … Continue reading NH1O (2015) – Wild Wild Country
Ullozhukku (2024) – Falling Rain, Rising Tensions
It has been a while since I have watched a Malayalam film, and I thought I'd better start with something recent, and this looked like a very interesting film. Summary: In Alappuzha, Kerala, Anju is married to a sick Thomaskutty. When Thomaskutty dies, secrets start to rise with the floodwater of the rains between her … Continue reading Ullozhukku (2024) – Falling Rain, Rising Tensions
Fandry (2013) – Humans are Animals Too
There was a list somewhere (Film Companion, most likely) where the director Pa. Ranjith listed the movies he liked or deemed important, and this Marathi film was one of them. Naturally, curiosity took over, and I watched it. Summary: Jabya belongs to the untouchable (Dalit) Kaikadi community in Maharashtra, and he and his family are … Continue reading Fandry (2013) – Humans are Animals Too
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