2023 kicked off with “Barbie vs. Oppenheimer” fever, but beyond the spectacle, smaller stories waited to steal the show. “The Blackening” exploded with unapologetic hilarity, skewering stereotypes with infectious laughter. Gerwig’s “Barbie” dazzled with subversive wit, proving it’s not just a toy but a feminist manifesto in candy-coated glee. Get ready for 10 films that prove movies can be both wildly imaginative and deeply human, from steampunk satire in “Poor Things” to the heartfelt farewell of “Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3.” Buckle up, cinephiles, it’s a wild ride.
Posts Written onDecember 2023
Animal (2023): A Case Study of Savarna Violent Toxic Masculinity
The film “Animal” (2023), directed by Sandeep Reddy Vanga, tells the story of a young man’s transformation as he seeks vengeance for the perceived wrongs done to him and his family. While the film might appear as a typical revenge narrative, a closer examination reveals how it perpetuates harmful stereotypes…
You Hurt My Feelings- Film Review
You Hurt My Feelings is a new comedy-drama film about a woman named Beth who is a writer. She just finished writing her second book, but she’s not sure if it’s any good. Her husband, Don, tells her that he loves the book, but Beth overhears him telling someone else…
Biosphere- A Post Apocalyptic Sci-Fi Film About Gender, Reproduction and Survival
Biosphere is a new sci-fi comedy about two best friends, Ray and Billy, who are the last known survivors of a world-ending disaster. They live in a biosphere, a self-contained ecosystem designed and built by Ray. One day, the only female fish in the biosphere dies, and things start to…
The Banshees of Inisherin- Film Review
The Banshees of Inisherin stars Colin Farrell and Brendan Gleeson as the two friends, Pádraic and Colm. Pádraic is a simple, good-natured guy, while Colm is a more serious and introspective musician. One day, Colm suddenly tells Pádraic that he doesn’t want to be friends anymore. Pádraic is confused and…
Why Tavleen Singh’s “Downtrodden Child” Photograph Undermines Dalit Agency?
The discourse surrounding reservations in India often spirals into two opposing viewpoints. On one side, there’s a resounding call for abolishing reservations, fueled by claims of injustice and reverse discrimination. On the other hand, proponents of Reservations/Affirmative Action point to its ongoing relevance in addressing systemic imbalances and ensuring equal…