A biographical film by one of the most ingenious directors of our time about a legendary man, Oppenheimer, is a movie for the ages. Christopher Nolan wrote and directed this story of J. Robert Oppenheimer, the American theoretical physicist who led the Manhattan Project which built the first atomic bomb, changing the world forever. This […]
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American Fiction is a bold and thought-provoking satire that lingers in the mind long after the credits roll. In one of the most real, lead performances ever seen in movies, Jeffrey Wright simply excels. Cord Jefferson, a first-time director with American Fiction, has created a challenging, bold and thought-provoking movie which is nominated for 5
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Despite Matthew Vaughn’s signature action sequences, Argylle fails to entertain due to an uninteresting plot and a poorly edited finale. Argylle (Henry Cavill doing his version of Roger Moore’s Bond) is on a mission to capture LaGrange (Dua Lipa, in a cameo) rather dramatically. The scene is supposed to be fantastical though as it’s been
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Don’t Look Up, one of the highly anticipated movies of 2021, turned out to be the scariest and most pessimistic film of the year. Despite featuring a rich cast, the movie ultimately fails to meet expectations Don’t Look Up revolves around Kate Dibiasky (Jennifer Lawrence), who discovers a comet on a collision course with Earth,
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Barry Keoghan, Rosamund Pike and Jacob Elordi deliver stellar performances in this unoriginal yet captivating thriller. Saltburn is the name of the estate where most of the movie takes place. It’s the monumental castle where the Catton family lives. And it’s the place to be. The first thing that will get your attention is the
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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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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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