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.
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…
Unveiling Munawar Faruqui’s masks and why he chose to feature in the reality show ‘Lock Upp’?
“He wears a mask, and his face grows to fit it.” – George Orwell in Shooting an Elephant, always made me wonder about how real it stands in our lives. Humans always trying to wear a mask, becoming a brand and an image fed out into the world. A lie.…
11 Christmas Movies to binge on this Christmas
Christmas is around the corner and we are already feeling the holiday vibes. What is better than watching a nice Christmas movie with a cozy blanket and sipping on hot chocolate? Set the right tone for holidays with this list of must-watch Christmas movies which will lighten up your spirits…
Dhamaka movie review: Hits and misses of the Netflix released thriller
Dhamaka is loosely based on the 2013 Korean movie ‘The Terror Live’. It is a film made shot in a single location, a format which has been used in several movies and helped in delivering so many great movies, be it Buried directed by Rodrigo Cortés, starring Ryan Reynold’s or…
Tip Tip barsa paani: the secret of Akshay’s timeless youth and Raveena’s old age…
Recently released film Sooryavanshi has remade the very famous ‘Tip Tip Barsa Paani’, a song which has not only become iconic but is considered one of the biggest hit songs of the actors featuring it: Akshay Kumar and Raveena Tandon. It will not be wrong to say that the song…
‘Mangal Sutra’ and ‘Modernity’
On August 31st 2021, Priyanka Chopra Jonas graced the cover page of the September edition of VOGUE magazine. Adorning a stunning red Christian Dior tulle dress, she was seen sporting a diamond-studded “mangal sutra” by Bvlgari, an Italian luxury brand. Jonas took to her Instagram account to announce the partnership…