Prince of Darkness Review [1987]: Another Insidious Classic from The Horror Master
The second instalment in John Carpenter’s Apocalypse Trilogy, Prince of Darkness finds the legendary filmmaker blending the elements of quantum…
Sanju Review [2018]: Stellar Performances Elevate Light Biopic
My first reaction on learning of Sanju’s existence was “why?”. Sanjay Dutt is not your conventional celebrity and has a…
Wrath Of Silence [2018]: ‘NYAFF’ Review
The deafening silence of the mute protagonist echoes the rampant corruption and conservatism of China that has slowly snipped the…
The Return [2018]: ‘NYAFF’ Review
The Return [2018]: ‘NYAFF’ Review The Return’s premiere this year at the New York Film Festival – the Korean film’s…
The Looming Storm [2018]: ‘NYAFF’ Review
The Looming Storm [2018] – A Slow-Burn Procedural with Potent Social Commentary The rapidly industrialized provincial towns, the anonymity…
Peeping Tom Review [1960]: A Fascinating Journey Into the Mind of a Serial Killer
An interesting journey into the mind of a serial killer that also touches on themes of voyeurism, loneliness, childhood trauma,…
Isle of Dogs Review [2018]: Creating resonance through a language barrier
Isle of Dogs Review [2018]: Creating resonance through a language barrier To quickly summarize the plot, Isle of Dogs tells…
The Babadook: How to Create Empathy
A good horror movie can scare the shit out of audience. But scares only work if the audience is invested in characters. That’s why it is important to create empathy for the characters before you put them in a life-threatening situation. In this article, I discuss some of the techniques that Jennifer Kent uses in The Babadook to create empathy for the characters.