Helena and Helly R: The Fractured Self at the Heart of ‘Severance’
“Severance” season 1 finale ended with the show’s biggest revelation till then, and introduced us to a mysterious character- Helena…
The 6th Day (2000) Movie Ending Explained: How Do Adam and His Clone Help Rescue Adam’s Family?
In The 6th Day (2000), Adam Gibson’s seemingly normal life is turned upside down when he returns home to find…
Plot Twists And Thesis Statements: Writing Essays With a Cinematic Edge
In the world of cinema, few things captivate an audience more than a well-timed plot twist. It grabs attention, reshapes…
The Pearl Necklace in ‘When Life Gives You Tangerines’: An Ode to the Enduring Spirit of Mothers, Seen Through the Eyes of a Daughter —and One Day, a Mother Herself
“When Life Gives You Tangerines,” the narrative of Jeon Gwang-rye and her daughter Ae-sun flows like a wave, drawing us…
The Boom (Il Boom, 1963) Movie Review: Sell Your Eye and Witness the Economic Boom
In 1963, director Vittorio De Sica—the godfather of Italian neorealism—presented us with a cinematic masterpiece, no less remarkable than his…
Drowning By Numbers (1988) Movie Review: Cinema As A Puzzle Box
“Drowning By Numbers” (1988) is the kind of movie that dares you to look away, yet it is impossible. Every…
Starship Troopers (1997) Movie Ending Explained: Does Johnny Capture the Brain Bug?
Directed by Paul Verhoeven, the 1997 cult classic “Starship Troopers” is a sci-fi action thriller film that follows the journey…
Bokshi (2025) “IFFR” Movie Review: Bhargav Saikia’s Mystical Witchcraft Tale Packs a Daring Punch in a Modern Tale of Dominion and Revolution
IFFR’s vast selection of films this year, particularly in the Harbour section, presents a blend of various genres that evoke…