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Rustom (2016) Movie Review: A Mildly Entertaining, Wasted Opportunity

Rustom (2016) Movie Review: A Mildly Entertaining, Wasted Opportunity

ByRohitavra Majumdar

I enjoyed Rustom. Despite what the title of this article suggests or whatever idea you get in the end of it, I am making it clear that I liked watching it and not at all regretted the two and half hour long experience (totally unrelated, but I do regret the Mohenjo Daro experience, which I braved before Rustom by the way). But Rustom is not a good film. It is overly long, has a flawed script and seems either over-smart or terribly stupid every now and then.

Fire At Sea [2016] — An Elegiac Reflection on the Unimaginable Agony

Fire At Sea [2016] — An Elegiac Reflection on the Unimaginable Agony

ByArun Kumar

In “Fire At Sea” aka “Fuoco Ammare”, Gianfranco Rosi uses the language of cinema to reinforce a tranquil as well as a turbulent reality. His images are a lament for the sufferings of fellow humans, concealed from our collective conscience. This documentary/docu-drama contemplates a desensitized tragedy through an unforgettable, humanistic perspective.

3 Films That Accurately Portrayed Drug Addictions

3 Films That Accurately Portrayed Drug Addictions

Byhighonfilms

Many of us have heard of the hilariously awful depictions of drug use in movies such as Reefer Madness and the like. Numerous filmmakers have attempted to recreate the swirling, psychedelic, and sometimes psychotic effects of drugs, but often times these efforts fall a bit short. Yet, through the years some expert directors and teams have been able to achieve the unattainable by making the viewer sincerely feel as if they were experiencing it for themselves, which is no easy feat.

Close-Up [1990] : A Lie to achieve the greater Truth
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Close-Up [1990] : A Lie to achieve the greater Truth

ByAmritt Rukhaiyaar

“When spite comes along, Art dons a veil” This quote by Hossein Sabzian, the protagonist of the film, perfectly defines the subject the film deals with, about an art lover hiding under a veil because he fears he may offend its audience, and how it also defines the everyday suppression of creative freedom in Iranian Cinema. Cinema doesn’t guarantee comforting lies all the time, in fact most great films are about harsh truths but to pass it off under the most critical of eyes, it needs to wear the veil of deception. In Abbas Kiarostami’s own words, he explains that cinema is a series of lies, said to put in front of us the greater truth.

The BFG [2016]: Spielberg’s Territory but not Spielberg Enough

The BFG [2016]: Spielberg’s Territory but not Spielberg Enough

ByJacob Cornblatt

There’s no doubt that Steven Spielberg can make wonderful movies. He conquered the history genre with Schindler’s List, frightened a generation with Jaws, and exposed prejudice with The Color Purple; however, I have always found his biggest accomplishment to be his more fantastical films. Take E.T. (my favorite of his filmography): the same man who’s made adults screech in terror was able to make families weep with joy. For that reason, I have been shaking with excitement for The BFG. I usually like to start with the positives, but this time I’m going to switch things up, as almost every problem The BFG has stems from one vital aspect: CGI.