Racer and the Jailbird [2018]: A Soul-less and Tedious Film About Unconditional Love
Going by the title, Belgian director Michaël R. Roskam’s Racer and the Jailbird sounds like an adrenaline pumping crime actioner. While…
5 Bollywood women in a league of their own
When one thinks of Bollywood, one is instantly reminded of glittering lights, elaborate sets, song and dance sequences. But behind…
Evil Dead [2013]: Scores High in Violence & Gore, Falls Short in Everything Else
Drenched in gallons of blood & jam-packed with nods to its source of inspiration, this remake, sequel & soft-reboot of…
TV Shows Aren’t Films
Once a filmed production is edited into designated segments, and not as one whole, it is no longer a film and it becomes at least something closer resembling a TV show.
DEV.D [2009]: A Refreshingly Unusual Black Comedy
“Black Comedy is a farce that is played in the dark, as you know, with the lights full on. It’s…
The State of Modern Comedies: Introduction I – Too much realism, not enough surrealism
The problem with these so-called comedies, aside from not actually having that many jokes or funny moments in them, is that they are actually dramas, or at the least dramedies.
The Problem of Inclusion Rider: Conformity Hinders Creativity.
There is no doubt that the MeToo and Times Up movements are important ones. From equal pay and squashing gender…
Obey [2018]: ‘Tribeca’ Review
On 4th August 2011, 29-year old Mark Duggan died from a gunshot wound post being severely wounded by the police…