Here’s Why Uma Das Gupta Didn’t Choose Acting After Pather Panchali (1955)
Uma Das Gupta, whose unforgettable portrayal of Durga in Pather Panchali (1955) cemented her place in the annals of Indian…
Guillermo del Toro’s Surprising Favorite Kubrick Films Will Change How You See Both Directors
Guillermo del Toro has a way of turning dark and fantastical worlds into something magical. His films often flip the…
The Perfect Intersectional Gay Romance in ‘God’s Own Country’
“God’s Own Country” (2017) is a powerful multicultural film set in Britain, and it was Francis Lee’s directorial debut. It…
Lead & Copper (2024) Movie Review: Intensive Expose on Water Hazards Is Pedantic to An Unemotional Extreme
William Hart’s “Lead & Copper” (2024) narrates the recent public history of Flint City in Michigan. It’s set against the…
Turtle Walker (2024) ‘DOC NYC’ Movie Review: A Rousing Human Interest Story Meets a Pertinent Cause in a Red Turtle-Esque Storytelling Style
Taira Malaney’s “Turtle Walker” (2024) revolves around Satish Bhaskar, an Indian biologist who devoted his life to preserving sea turtles….
10 Fascinating Child/Teen Prodigy Movies
Gifted children (or prodigy) movies are driven by an intriguing paradox: what if they don’t realize their full potential if…
The 25 Best Bollywood Movies on Netflix Right Now
The pace of life is getting faster day by day. It leaves us no room for an afternoon siesta and…
Building ‘Seven’: David Fincher on Casting Brad Pitt, Morgan Freeman, and Trusting His Vision
When David Fincher sat down to helm Seven, he was coming off the bruising experience of his directorial debut, Alien…