With stunning imagery, a stellar cast and Wilson’s captivating performance, Midnight in Paris is a cinematic masterpiece seamlessly blending reality and fantasy. There is no doubt in my mind that Woody Allen is one of the greatest screenwriters and directors. His movies have a truly singular quality. At the very least, you get a few […]
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Society of the Snow is a gripping, poignant survival drama about the 1972 Andes flight disaster which is devoid of melodrama, paying homage to the human spirit. In 1972, an amateur rugby team from Uruguay was scheduled to fly to Santiago, Chile to play against another team. The chartered flight was carrying 40 passengers, which
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An excellent psychological thriller that’s relatable to all who have suffered through the complexities of office dynamics and is an interesting conversation piece Office romances are always challenging. Especially, when it’s against company policy. Fair Play is a cautionary tale showing how badly things can go when careers come in the way of a relationship.
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Fool me Once, the Netflix mini-series is a murder mystery with many potential suspects and conclusions, and meandering sub-plots, which all come together in a neat, little story. Within a year, Maya lost her sister and husband. At his funeral, she reminisces about the best times she spent with her husband. She is surprised by
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Anatomy of a Fall goes beyond solving a mystery into exploring several themes remarkably and is one of the finest courtroom dramas ever made. A man died and had a fall. He was alone in the house with his wife. How could he have died? The three possibilities are – accident, suicide or murder by
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Nicholas Cage stars in one of his most subtle roles proving that he is an underrated acting giant. Dream Scenario is a fantasy/comedy movie which while presenting an outrageous what-if scenario, exhibits a commentary on fame in the modern age of social media and cancel culture. Coupled with a fresh concept, the movie has an
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Bradley Cooper’s Maestro paints a portrait of love, ambition and the complexities of marriage. It is a visually stunning film with powerful lead performances. Maestro is based on the life of Leonard Bernstein, a legendary American conductor and composer but surprisingly focused on his romantic relationships. It is only Bradley Cooper’s second directorial feature, but
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In Netflix’s The Watcher, Cannavale’s entertaining performance and Murphy’s mastery of horror deliver gripping tension. Claiming to be based on real events, however, it’s more so a fantasy.​ The Watcher, a Netflix series, is inspired by one of those true stories that make one wonder, is there no limit to the amount of creepiness that
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Despite homages to classic slashers and a decent twist, the movie suffers from shallow characters, a tired plot and a lack of genuine tension. The title Thanksgiving deserved a much better movie. Before the titles roll, the best part of Thanksgiving is already over. It’s shocking to me how a movie with so much promise
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